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Embassy of Japan in Brussels, Belgium

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Embassy of Japan in Brussels, Belgium, located at Rue Van Maerlant / Van Maerlantstraat 1. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Rue Van Maerlant / Van Maerlantstraat 1
    1040 Brussels
    Belgium

  • Telephone

    +32 2 513 2340, Consular Section: +32 2 500 0580

  • Emergency Phone

    +32 2 513 2340

  • Fax

    +32 2 513 4633

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:15 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:15 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:15 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:15 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:15 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Brussels: 11:21 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Rue Van Maerlant / Van Maerlantstraat 1, the embassy is near key landmarks like Parc du Cinquantenaire and Royal Palace of Brussels. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan in Brussels, Belgium

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • National Day: July 21 Flag of Belgium
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Belgium

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Brussels, Belgium:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Belgian passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

Takeshi Osuga, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Passport Services

Japanese embassies and consulates provide passport services for citizens overseas, including applications, renewals, and replacements. To learn more about Japanese passports and the application process, see the Japan Passports page.

Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Belgium in Japan

Belgium has 6 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 02 June 2026 at 03:14 AM (EST).

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