
Australian Embassy Brussels

Australian Embassy Brussels
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Thursday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Friday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Saturday
- Closed
Bruxelles, Brussels-capital Region 1000
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to allow time to pass through building security. Please be on time for your appointment, and ensure you have the required documents and identification.
Book Appointment
Please allow one application per 15-minute appointment. We may be unable to accommodate additional applications.
Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual validity: 10 years
For Concurrent Passports - Please contact the Embassy via email (passports.brussels@dfat.gov.au) for further information prior to lodging the application.
Please note the service cost is the passport application fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please allow one application per 15-minute appointment. We may be unable to accommodate additional applications.
Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual validity: 5 years
One parent must attend the interview (either Australian or foreign parent).
The child (under the age of 16) is not required to attend the appointment.
Please note the service cost is the passport application fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please allow one application per 15-minute appointment. We may be unable to accommodate additional applications.
Senior over 75 years
Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual validity: 5 years
Please note the service cost is the passport application fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Passport - Adult - First adult passport / First concurrent passport
Please allow one application per 15-minute appointment. We may be unable to accommodate additional applications.
Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual validity: 10 years
For Concurrent Passports - Please contact the Embassy via email (passports.brussels@dfat.gov.au) for further information prior to lodging the application.
Please note the service cost is the passport application fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please allow one application per 15-minute appointment. We may be unable to accommodate additional applications.
Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual validity: 10 years
One parent must attend the interview (either Australian or foreign parent).
The child (over the age of 16) must attend the interview in the company of one parent.
Please note the service cost is the passport application fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please allow one application per 15-minute appointment. We may be unable to accommodate additional applications.
Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual validity: 5 years
One parent must attend the interview (either Australian or foreign parent).
The child (under the age of 16) is not required to attend the appointment.
Please note the service cost is the passport application fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
This appointment is for the legalisation of signatures and/or seals on single-page Australian public documents.
An Apostille is an official seal which is fixed to the back of the original document.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
This appointment is for the legalisation of signatures and/or seals on Australian public documents with multiple pages.
An Apostille is an official seal which is fixed to the back of the original document.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
This appointment is to issue a certified copy of an original document.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is for one document only.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
The Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) is a document stating that there are no laws prohibiting an Australian citizen marrying in the country of choice. The certificate does not state whether the applicant is, or has been, previously married. The single status document is another document which must be applied for in Australia.
The Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage is issued in English.
To ensure your file is complete prior to lodging it at the Embassy, please seek further information on https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/cni.
It takes up to 10 working days to obtain a CNI once the application has been lodged at the Embassy. The document can be collected or sent to your home address for an additional fee.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is for one document only.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Notarial - Witnessing of a Signature (including Statutory Declarations)
For a Driving Licence Kit or an Affidavit, please refer to that specific service information listing.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is for one document only.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Notarial - Witnessing and Swearing of Affidavits, Oaths or Affirmations
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is for one document only.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Notarial - Land transfer, Sale of property, Mortgage documents, Bank documents
This appointment is for witnessing signatures on land transfer or mortgage documents.
For a Driving Licence Kit or Affidavit, please refer to the specific service information listing.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is for one document only.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Please note an identity certification and a passport certification are different notarial acts.
The verification of identity is conducted in accordance with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's policy for verification of identity and making of endorsed copies of documents.
For a Driving Licence Kit, please refer to the specific service information listing.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is per signature/certified copy.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Notarial - Driving Licence Renewal for all States/Territories except QLD, NSW and VIC
The Australian Embassy can witness signatures and endorse photos for drivers' licence renewal forms for all states and territories (For Queensland and New South Wales and Victoria, please refer to that specific service listing).
The Australian Embassy does NOT renew driving licences. Please contact the relevant road authority of your state or territory in Australia to obtain the necessary forms for renewing your licence.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is per signature/document.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
The Australian Embassy can witness signatures and endorse photos for drivers' licence renewal forms for QLD, NSW and VIC.
The Australian Embassy does NOT renew driving licences. Please contact the relevant road authority of your State or Territory in Australia to obtain the necessary forms for renewing your licence.
Please note the service cost is the consular service fee. This fee is per signature/document.
All fees must be paid in euros at the time of lodgement. The Embassy accepts debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
The Euro amount is subject to revision on the first day of each month due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or changes to the fees payable under the Passport Act. Please check these details again if you are paying in a different month.
Please note notarial appointments are only available on Wednesdays.
Notarial Services Disclaimer Notice:
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy in Brussels are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial services you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Brussels guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Please be aware this service is only available to Australian citizens for the purpose of voting ahead of the Australian Federal Election scheduled on 3 May 2025.
Please ensure you are enrolled to vote with the Australian Electoral Commission prior to booking an appointment. Check your enrolment here: https://check.aec.gov.au/
Reviews
- Pollux Hernunez·
All my compliments for the outstanding service provided by the consular staff, particularly the young lady who dealt with me, Stephanie. I found in her the smiling, friendly, easy-going but efficient disposition that defines Australians. Thank you!
- Scott·
Super friendly and helpful service from the staff at the Embassy.
- Keanu·
Fantastic service
- Manushi Khatsuria·
From the moment I arrived, I was met with courteous service and clear instructions, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The staff was knowledgeable, patient, and willing to answer all my questions. The waiting time was minimal, and the entire process was well-organized. I especially appreciate how they handled my request promptly and with great attention to detail.
- Edward Richards·
Thanks for finding a way to change my appointment to a closer date. It was very much appreciated!
- Peter Hals·
Monique was very pleasant and provided very helpful advice. Thank you!
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Thursday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Friday
- 9:30 - 15:30
- Saturday
- Closed