Latest Updates
Updated: 8 August 2022
COVID-19 Travel Update
There are no longer any travel restrictions between Ireland and Belgium.
Travellers to Ireland or Belgium are not required to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative PCR test result. Passenger Locator Forms are no longer needed.
Our Travel Advice for Belgium is available here. If you are travelling to one of the many music festivals taking place in Belgium this summer, visit our Know Before You Go page for practical information and tips.
Visit our Frequently Asked Travel Questions page
FAQ: I am Belgian. Do I need a passport to travel to Ireland?
Irish citizens travelling to or resident in Belgium are encouraged to register their contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs so that we can contact you or your family in case of emergency.
Embassy Services
Our public office is operating by appointment only. Appointments are available for Irish citizens requiring consular assistance by contacting us.
For all other queries, please email us and we will respond as soon as possible.
If contacting us by phone, please ensure you include a phone number if leaving a voicemail message so that we can return your call.
Irish Passport Services
All passport applications from those resident in Belgium should be made using Passport Online. Passport Online is open to all applicants renewing their passports and those applying for their first passport.
To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise applicants not to make travel arrangements without a valid passport.
Queries about online applications should be directed to the Passport Service’s Customer Service Hub.
More information is available on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Visas for Ireland
Visa applications are being accepted by registered post or courier. See our Visa Section for more information on visa services.
