The Embassy is experiencing technical problems with its telephone system. Consequently, the consular departments cannot be reached by phone. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and are doing our utmost to rectify the problem as soon as possible. Meanwhile, for urgent cases, the following direct line can be used: +44 (0) 20 74 70 37 99. Outside office hours and for emergency cases only, the number of the officer on duty is available: +44 (0) 771070 3639
Thank you for your understanding.
Communication from the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs: Rights of Belgian citizens in the context of Brexit
On the 15th of January, on the 12th of March and on the 29th of March 2019, the British Parliament rejected the withdrawal agreement that was negotiated with the EU. This rejection does not necessarily mean a hard Brexit (no deal scenario). Any scenario still remains a possibility.
Meanwhile, it has been decided to postpone the exit date to the 31th of October 2019 in case the withdrawal agreement is not accepted by British Parliament (no deal scenario).
Given the current uncertainties surrounding Brexit and the impossibility to predict which scenario will apply, the information on this website is susceptible to evolve in light of political events. Nor can this information be considered as legal advice, that neither the Belgian Foreign Office nor the Belgian Embassy in London are in a position to provide.
We draw your attention to the fact that, in the case of a "no deal", any decision concerning the rights of Belgians to travel to, settle in or stay in the United Kingdom will be the sole responsibility of the British authorities.
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