Belgium Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
Passports
EU nationals: When travelling to Belgium from another Schengen country, you are not required to show your passport or ID card at the border. However, airlines, train operators, and ferry companies may ask you to show a valid passport or national ID to confirm your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Belgium, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay, along with a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds.
Visas
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Belgium. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Belgium and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Belgian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those aged 12 and above, €45 for children aged 6 to 11, free for children under 6. Some groups (students, researchers, family members of EU/EEA citizens) may be exempt from the fee.
Validity
The Schengen C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
If you pass through a Belgian or Schengen airport without entering the Schengen area, you may need an airport transit (A) visa, depending on your nationality.
Application to
You must apply at a Belgian embassy, consulate, or authorized visa centre in your home country.
Schengen Visas
Belgium is part of the Schengen Area; Schengen visa rules apply.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: Will need a long-term residence permit for more than 90 days.
Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days.
Working days
Schengen visa applications are usually processed within 15 days but can take up to 45 days during busy periods. Apply well in advance of travel.
Sufficient Funds
Schengen visa applicants must be able to provide proof of funds to cover their stay.
Extension of stay
Schengen visas may only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
When bringing a pet from another EU country, the animal must have a microchip or tattoo, an EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination certificate (the vaccination must have taken place at least 21 days prior to travel). Animals from outside the EU must also have an ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit microchip. Depending on whether your pet is from a high-rabies country or a rabies-controlled country, your pet either has to be vaccinated first or microchipped first. For pets from high-rabies countries, a rabies titer test also has to be administered 30 days after the vaccination. A veterinary certificate issued by an authorised veterinarian is also required when entering Belgium with a pet from outside of the EU.
Please check with the consulate directly for the appropriate procedures.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Belgium in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 333 6900.
Website: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/united_states
Address: NW, 3330 Garfield Street NW, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1230 and 1400-1600; Mon-Fri 0930-1200 (visas).
British Embassy in Belgium
Telephone: +32 (2) 287 6211.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-brussels
Address: , Avenue d'Auderghem 10, Oudergemlaan, Brussels, 1040,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (embassy); Mon-Tue and Thurs-Fri 0900-1230 (consular).
Embassy of Belgium in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7470 3700 (general enquiries); 0845 730 0118 (visas).
Website: http://unitedkingdom.diplomatie.belgium.be/en
Address: , 17 Grosvenor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EE,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1300 (passports and identity cards); Mon-Fri 1400-1630 (visas).
