Consular FAQ

Embassy of Belgium in Portugal

• Is it mandatory to register at the Embassy?
  See Consular registration
   
• How can I book an appointment at the Embassy?
  See Make an appointment online
   
• I live in Portugal and I am already registered at the Embassy, but I am moving to another address. How can I update my contact details?
  See Adresverandering or Changement d’adresse
   
• What are the Embassy’s opening hours/closing days/contact details?
  See Contact our Embassy in Lisbon

Identity documents

• How can I apply for a passport?
  See Passport
   
• How can I apply for an identity card?
  See Identity card

Travel

• I am travelling to Portugal. Where can I find useful advice?
  See Travelling in Portugal
   
• I am going on a trip abroad; can I register somewhere?
  See the websute Travellers Online
   
• I want to travel abroad; do I need a visa?
  See the page Travel documents on the website of FPS Foreign Affairs

Driving license

• Can I still use my Belgian driving license after moving to Portugal?
  See Rijbewijs or Permis de conduire

Documents

• How can I legalize a Belgian document to use it abroad?
  See the page Legalisation of documents on the website of FPS Foreign Affairs
   
• How can I have a document translated from/into a Belgian national language?
  See Legalization and translation of documents
   
• How can I request a Belgian criminal record extract?
  See the pages Uittreksel strafregister or Extrait de casier judiciaire on the website of FPS Justice

Pension

• I am retired and I live in Portugal. How can I update my life certificate?
  See the website of the Federal Pensions Service
   
• I have a question regarding my pension. How can I contact the relevant services?
  See the website of the Federal Pensions Service

Others

• I live in Portugal, but I will move to another country. Where can I find the contact of the Belgian Ambassy/Consulate there?
  See the page Embassies and consulates on the website of FPS Foreign Affairs
   
• How can I access my personal data in the National Register?
  See the website Mijn DOSSIER or Mon DOSSIER
   
• I have a question regarding taxes in Belgium. How can I contact Finance Services?
  See the website of FPS Finance

Visa

• I would like to travel abroad; do I need a visa?
  See the page Travel documents on the website of FPS Foreign Affairs
   
• I am not Belgian and I need a visa to travel to Belgium, how should I proceed?
  See the page Travel to Belgium on the website of FPS Foreign Affairs

Useful contacts

• Where can I find contacts of lawyers/notaries/doctors in Portugal?
  See Lawyers, notaries and doctors in Portugal
   
• Are there any Belgian associations existing in Portugal?
  See Belgian Associations in Portugal