Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
The embassy acts as a notary for Belgians abroad, but only for powers of attorney concerning Belgians or Belgian property that have first been drawn up by a notary in Belgium. The document is signed in person at the embassy after approval from the Foreign Ministry in Brussels.
Where to apply in Australia
Royal Belgian Embassy, Yarralumla (Canberra, ACT) only; honorary consuls have no notarial powers.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Belgium.
How to apply
Send the Belgian-notary-drafted document for review | after Brussels approves, the embassy contacts the applicant to arrange an appointment | sign the act in person in Canberra
Documents you need
- Power of attorney drafted by a Notary Public in Belgium
- Personal attendance
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: notarial deed EUR 150 from 1 Sep 2026 (EUR 100 before); certified copies EUR 25; certificates EUR 25; legalisation EUR 25 from 1 Aug 2026
Good to know
Fee not published on the FAQ page (see 1 Oct 2026 fee PDF, unreadable). No date shown. Fees from the FPS Foreign Affairs central schedule 'Fees for consular services' (file dated 2026-06, changes effective 1 Jul-1 Sep 2026); the Australian embassy's own fee page (consular-fees) lists no amounts, says fees are paid in AUD at the posted rate, and the embassy fee PDF effective 1 Oct 2026 could not be located.
Official sources
- australia.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/consular-services/frequently-ask…
- diplomatie.belgium.be/sites/default/files/2026-06/Fees-for-consular…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Belgium's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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