Embassy of Belgium in Sweden and Latvia

22/09/2026

🇧🇪 🇸🇪 Last week, Ambassador Colette Tacquet, accompanied by colleagues from the Belgian Embassy, travelled to Uppsala for several meetings highlighting Belgium's commitment to scientific cooperation and the importance of Swedish-Belgian bilateral relations.
🏛️ In the morning, the delegation met with Professor Karl-Oskar Lindgren from Uppsala University's Department of Government before visiting the Ångström Laboratory to discuss MYRRHA, Belgium's innovative nuclear research project ⚛️.
☕ The delegation later joined Uppsala Governor Stefan Attefall for a Swedish fika and an engaging conversation on bilateral relations 🇧🇪🇸🇪.
🌍 The day concluded with an after-work gathering with Belgians living in Uppsala. It was a great opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique story and journey to Sweden ✨.
😊 Thank you to everyone who took the time to join and share their experiences!
Uppsala universitet Diplomatie.Belgium Länsstyrelsen Uppsala län

21/09/2026

The ambassador Colette Taquet went on a study tour "Walloons of Sweden": how the Walloon skills changed the landscape … a story of a highly skilled migrant workforce contributing to the growth and prosperity of Sweden . Axmar bruk Diplomatie.Belgium Sveriges ambassad I Bryssel Wallonie.be

15/09/2026

---ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT----
Are you living, studying, working or simply enjoying life in Uppsala or close to the city?
The Belgian Embassy in Sweden would love to meet you !
📅 Thursday, 17 September
🕔 17:00 - 19:00
📍 The Bishop's Arms, Bäverns gränd 17, 753 19 Uppsala
Come by for a drink, a chat, and the rare opportunity to hear several Belgian accents in the same room. Whether you've been in Sweden for ten years or ten days, you're very welcome. Please let us know if you'll join us by 10 September by registering through the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../aw-with-the-belgian...
informing the number of people attending. Please note that this event is for persons 18+
We hope to see many of you there!
Swedish-Belgian Association

14/09/2026

🎼🎹On 27 September, Engelbrekt Church welcomes audiences to a one-hour concert dedicated to the music of three of Belgium's most distinguished organ composers: César Franck, Joseph Jongen, and Flor Peeters.
Admission is free for everyone: https://www.facebook.com/events/1041946315502698
Spanning more than a century of music, from the Romantic period to the present day, the program highlights the finest works in the Belgian organ repertoire. The music will be performed by Joakim Elevant, organist and choir director in Engelbrekt parish.
Be part of this unique musical journey through the rich tradition of Belgian organ music on the 27th of September from 5PM till 6PM.
Engelbrekts församling

09/09/2026

Exchange your Belgian driving licence in time
✅ Yes, your Belgian driving licence is valid in Sweden and Latvia.
⚠️ However, we recommend exchanging it for a local driving licence.
• A Belgian driving licence cannot be renewed while living abroad.
• If it is lost or stolen, obtaining a replacement can be more complicated.
• Old paper driving licences ("pink licences") will no longer be valid after 2032.
• Some car rental companies refuse older paper licences.
👉 Find the procedure here: https://sweden.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/frequently-asked-questions/driving-licence

04/09/2026

Are you living, studying, working or simply enjoying life in Uppsala?
The Belgian Embassy in Sweden would love to meet you !
📅 Thursday, 17 September
🕔 17:00 - 19:00
📍 The Bishop's Arms, Bäverns gränd 17, 753 19 Uppsala
Come by for a drink, a chat, and the rare opportunity to hear several Belgian accents in the same room. Whether you've been in Sweden for ten years or ten days, you're very welcome. Please let us know if you'll join us by 10 September by registering through the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aw-with-the-belgian-community-uppsala-tickets-1999015784022?aff=oddtdtcreator

informing the number of people attending. Please note that this event is for persons 18+

We hope to see many of you there!

The Belgian Embassy in Sweden

Let's meet for an AW !

03/09/2026

Boekenliefhebbers gezocht in Stockholm! ✨📖🤓
We starten een Belgische boekenclub en komen graag samen voor een eerste bijeenkomst deze herfst om in een gezellige sfeer een boek te bespreken rond een kopje koffie of een drankje 🍵🍂
Interesse? Stuur een e‑mail naar [email protected].

Avis aux amateurs de bons livres à Stockholm ! ✨🤓
Nous lançons un club de lecture belge et organisons une première rencontre cet automne pour discuter d’un livre, dans une ambiance détendue autour d’un café ou d’un verre 🍵🍂
Intéressé·e ? Écrivez-nous à [email protected].

Diplomatie.Belgium Swedish-Belgian Association

26/08/2026

📅🛂Is your Belgian passport or ID card still valid?
Take a few minutes to check the expiry date.
An expired travel document can complicate your travel plans and lead to more expensive emergency procedures. Temporary passports now cost €100 / 1130 SEK.
Avoid unpleasant surprises and renew your documents in time.
👉 Book an appointment at our consular section: https://sweden.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/consular-services

17/08/2026

🇧🇪❤️🇸🇪 In challenging times, friendship and solidarity matter more than ever.
As Belgium continues to battle the wildfire in the High Fens, Sweden has stepped up to help. Two Swedish water-bombing aircraft have been deployed to support Belgian firefighters.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Swedish authorities, the crews on the ground and in the air, and the Swedish people for their swift assistance and invaluable support. 💙💛
This is a powerful reminder that when help is needed, our countries stand together. Through European cooperation and the bonds of friendship between Belgium and Sweden, solidarity becomes action. 🤝🇪🇺
Tack Sverige !
Diplomatie.Belgium Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs EU-kommissionen i Sverige Sveriges ambassad I Bryssel Belgium.be

14/08/2026

🏑Tomorrow, the field Hockey World Cup kicks off in Wavre, Belgium!
We wish the very best of luck to all participating teams, and especially to the Belgian Red Lions and Red Panthers as they begin their quest for glory on home soil. 🦁❤️
May the tournament bring exciting matches, unforgettable moments and great sportsmanship. 🌍🏆

Belgian Red Lions Belgian Red Panthers Diplomatie.Belgium

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