Your Privileges
The Diplomatic House offers you a secure and simple way to order beverages and tobacco, all under diplomatic exemption rules. These privileges are officially granted by Belgian Customs.
To make use of your privileges, you must provide a correctly completed 136F form with each order.
For Official Use
Embassies and missions can place Official Use orders for receptions, National Day celebrations, diplomatic gifts, or other key occasions.
- Personalised service to match your requirements
- Dedicated support to guide you through the process
- Exclusive advantages on your orders
Contact us at official.use@thediplomatichouse.eu to learn more about your privileges.
Feel free to share this information with the right contact within your mission!
Annual Quotas (per calendar year)
| Product | Diplomats | Admin. & Technical Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol +21° (e.g. vodka) | 60 L | 20 L |
| Alcohol -21° (e.g. wine, liqueur)* | 300 L | 100 L |
| Cigarettes | 5,000 pcs (25 × 200) | 5,000 pcs (25 × 200) |
| Cigars, beer, water, soft drinks | No quota | No quota |
* Alcohol -21° without a fermentation process is counted as alcohol. Includes: Aperol, Campari, Baileys, Sheridan's, Limoncello, Passoa, Pisang Ambon, Safari, Malibu.
Online Ordering Procedure | Exclusive to The Diplomatic House
The minimum order amount is € 50,00.
From 1 July 2026, delegations and missions that have completed the required registration with the Belgian Ministry of Finance (see Numérisation des demandes d'exonération – projet pilote) can use our fully digital ordering procedure.
With this procedure:
- No 136F document is required.
- Simply place your order and complete your payment online.
- Once your order is ready for delivery, you will receive a confirmation email.
Standard Online Ordering Procedure
Valid until 31 December 2026
The minimum order amount is € 50,00.
After placing your order, you will receive an email with your 136F document.
The 136F document must:
- Be stamped with your delegation's official stamp
- Be signed and include your file number
- Be countersigned if required
All three copies of the form must meet these conditions.
Please have the documents ready at your reception desk for pickup to avoid delays.
For NATO members: Place your 136F document in the mailbox at the NATO Staff Center.
Delivery Timings
- We aim to deliver within 3 working days after receiving the correctly completed 136F document.
- Once everything is in order, you will receive a confirmation by email.
- Delivery to your delegation follows within 24 hours after the confirmation.