Singapore Embassy in Brussels

14/10/2026

Ambassador Heng Aik Yeow attended the fifth edition of “A Gezellig Afternoon of Singapore Stories” (GASS) – “Big on AI”, which featured the exclusive European premiere of Singaporean film The Sandbox. Directed by James Thoo, the mockumentary-style comedy follows a struggling Singaporean stunt training school and its colourful cast of aspiring action stars. 🎬

The afternoon also featured Saskia: The Hong Kong Action Years, a short documentary about the life of Saskia van Rijswijk, a former world kick-boxing champion who worked as a stuntwoman and actress in Hong Kong action films. Director Pau Han Kho introduced the film, followed by a live Wushu performance.

As always, GASS was also a wonderful opportunity for Singaporeans and friends of Singapore to come together over films, food and good company. Congratulations to the GASS team for another successful event, and for continuing to bring Singapore stories to audiences in the Netherlands! 🇸🇬

09/10/2026

[Update as of 23 Oct]

Travellers to BENELUX are advised to check the websites for various airports and public transport, and monitor local news regarding potential disruptions, delays and closures. Do e-register with MFA.

Do remain vigilant in public places and follow the advice of local authorities. If you are in areas where large gatherings are taking place, remain alert, avoid protest areas and move away quickly if there are signs of disorder. Keep safe everyone!

Singapore Embassy, BENELUX
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A large-scale demonstration is ongoing till Monday, 12 October 2026. This will affect public transport and other public services. Travellers are advised to check the websites for Brussels Airport and public transport, and monitor local news regarding potential disruptions, delays and closures.

You should be vigilant in public places and follow the advice of local authorities. If you are in areas where large gatherings are taking place, remain alert, avoid protest areas and move away quickly if there are signs of disorder.

Belgium’s two biggest trade unions, CSC-ACV and FGTB-ABVV, are staging protests on Friday against the federal government’s budget plans.

29/09/2026

The Singapore-Netherlands Association (SNA) recently brought together Singaporeans and friends of Singapore in Den Dolder to celebrate Singapore’s 61st National Day! 🇸🇬

It was a wonderful afternoon of good food, warm conversations and familiar faces, as the community gathered to celebrate another year of Singapore’s journey together.

Our heartfelt thanks to the SNA Committee for organising the celebration and for continuing to bring the Singapore community in the Netherlands together. Even far from home, occasions like these remind us of the friendships and shared connections that make Singapore feel a little closer. ❤️🤍

Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore! Majulah Singapura! 🇸🇬🎉

17/09/2026

The Embassy team was happy to join a casual gathering of Singaporeans in the Netherlands, exchanging ideas, thoughts and experiences about living and working here.

A big shout-out to Danielle for helping to organise such a wonderful evening and bringing everyone together. It was a great opportunity to connect, catch up and make new friends!

16/09/2026

[UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the Singaporeans’ Gathering planned for 7 November 2026 in Brussels has been CANCELLED. The Singapore Embassy has sent an email to those who have RSVP-ed with further details. Thank you for understanding.]

National Day Reception for Overseas Singaporeans in BENELUX 2026

The Singapore Embassy in Brussels is pleased to invite all Singaporeans in the BENELUX region to join us for our 61st National Day Reception on Saturday, 7 November 2026!

You may register for yourself and your family members at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-day-reception-for-singaporeans-in-benelux-2026-tickets-2001197474517?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*68e1ki*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgyMTY4NTc0OS4xNzg5NTcyOTU2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODk1NzI5NTUkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODk1NzI5NTUkajYwJGwwJGgw
Registration will remain open until all available spots are filled. We regret that vacancies are limited due to space constraints.

Main registrants will receive a confirmation email with the QR code(s) for all registered guests. Please present the QR code(s) at check-in on the event day.

Please note: Guests without proof of registration will not be admitted.

We look forward to celebrating with you! 🇸🇬✨

See you there!

01/09/2026

The Embassy is pleased to share that Singaporean pianist Mikkel Myer Lee returns to the Netherlands for a special recital at the world-renowned Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8.15pm.

Now 14, Mikkel has been performing publicly since the age of nine and has presented programmes ranging from Chopin’s complete 24 Preludes and Chopin’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 to major works by Beethoven and Chopin. He has performed in Singapore and internationally.

His work with Beethoven has also included an 8-part cycle to perform all 32 Beethoven Piano Sonatas. Having already presented several programmes from the cycle, following his Netherlands debut in 2025, and his recent performances at Singapore’s Esplanade Concert Hall and in Thailand in a recital presented by Steinway Thailand, Mikkel returns to Amsterdam with a programme centred on two contrasting Beethoven sonatas, alongside Chopin’s Third Piano Sonata.

Programme on Friday, 16 October 2026:
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3 “The Hunt”
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101
Intermission
Chopin – Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58

The programme brings together Beethoven’s lively and imaginative middle-period writing with the greater introspection of his late style, before moving to Chopin’s technically demanding and deeply expressive Third Piano Sonata. Through his ongoing Beethoven sonata project, Mikkel continues to develop his interpretation of these works while sharing them with audiences in Singapore and abroad.

Concert & Ticket Information: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/46003586-jong-talent-mikkel-myer-lee-speelt-beethoven-en-chopin

Mikkel will also perform in Haarlem on 10 October 2026, ahead of his Amsterdam recital at Het Concertgebouw. You can follow his work on his website at https://www.mikkelmyerlee.com/about.

16/06/2026

Belgium has postponed the registration of biometric data for third-country nationals entering the Schengen area, till further notice (as of 30 Mar 2026).

Travellers at Brussels Airport may face significant delays especially on arrival. The delays are reportedly linked to the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which records data on non-EU travellers entering and leaving the Schengen area. Although Belgium postponed the collection of biometric data to ease pressure on border controls, other EES procedures remain in force.

Travellers are encouraged to follow local news to keep informed of further updates.

https://emnbelgium.be/news/belgium-postpones-biometric-registration-third-country-nationals-brussels-airport

15/06/2026

Along with the sunshine, it was a joy to reconnect as a community, catch up with familiar faces, and meet new friends from across the BENELUX region during our inaugural Summer Celebration in the Hague!

Guests enjoyed a delightful afternoon of conversation, laughter, and a comforting taste of home through a spread of well-loved Singaporean favourites such as chicken rice, nasi lemak, and kaya cake. There was also the smell of charcoal-grilled satay filling the air which took us all back to Lau Pa Sat. We were heartened to see everyone sharing stories, enjoying the food, and celebrating the special bonds that bring our overseas Singaporean community together.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so memorable. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we look forward to seeing you again at our next gathering!

For all the photos, please check out the album on our page! 🇸🇬☀️

15/06/2026

18/05/2026

The Singapore Embassy in Brussels would like to invite all fellow Singaporeans in the BENELUX region to join us for a 2026 Summer Celebration happening in the Hague on Saturday, 13 June 2026 from 12 pm onwards!

You may register https://www.gevme.com/summer-celebration-for-overseas-singaporeans-in-benelux-99233735. Do note that registration is open until all spots are filled. Please sign up by 1 June 2026.

Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with QR code(s). Please present the QR code(s) for check-in on the event day. Guests without proof of registration will not be admitted due to security concerns.

Hope to see you there!😎🏖️☀️