Visa for Belgium

All information on applying for a visa to Belgium.

  • Last updated on August 30, 2022

Visas are issued by the Embassy of Belgium in Washington, D.C. and by the Consulates General of Belgium in Atlanta , Los Angeles and New York .

Honorary consulates do not issue Schengen visas.  

Types of visa

  • Airport transit, or A-visa
  • Short stay (< 90 days), or C-visa
  • Long stay (>90 days), or D-visa
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Competent authority for visa applications

All the information concerning visa applications for Belgium is available on the  website of the Immigration Office of the FPS Home Affairs , which is the competent Belgian authority for access to the territory, stay, residence and removal of foreigners in Belgium.

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Travel Advisory July 26, 2023

Belgium - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise increased caution in Belgium due to  terrorism.

Country Summary : Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Belgium. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting, music, and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Belgium.

If you decide to travel to Belgium:   

  • Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
  • Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
  • Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter . 
  • Review the  Country Security Report  for Belgium.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .

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Quick Facts

Must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from  the Schengen area . The 12-page U.S. emergency passport is not valid for visa-free entry into Belgium.

2 pages minimum

Not required for stays under 90 days

10,000 Euros or equivalent

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27 Boulevard du Régent (the Consular Section is at 25 Boulevard du Régent) B-1000 Brussels Belgium Telephone:  +(32) (2) 811-4000 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(32) (0) 2-811-4000 Fax: +(32) (2) 811-4546 Email:  [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Traveling Through Europe : Belgium is a party to the Schengen Agreement. If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement. 

  • Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. If you plan on transiting or visiting a Schengen country review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page .
  • You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket .

Visit the  Embassy of Belgium  website for the most current visa information.

The Government of Belgium does not recognize the 12-page U.S. emergency passport, issued by U.S. embassies and consulates overseas, as a valid travel document for visa-free entry into Belgium. If traveling on this emergency passport, you may be refused boarding and/or entry by immigration officials. Only direct transit through Belgium for a destination in the United States is permitted with an emergency passport. You should check entry requirements of any other country of destination to make sure the emergency passport is accepted for entry.

HIV/AIDS RESTRICITONS:  The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Belgium.

Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our website.

Safety and Security

Terrorism:  Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad, including possible attacks in Europe. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, rudimentary IEDs, and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

  • High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, concerts, etc.)
  • Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
  • Places of worship
  • Parks/festivals
  • Shopping malls and markets
  • Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and airports/scheduled commercial flights)

For more information, see our Terrorism page.

  • Low-level street crime including robberies, smash and grab car robberies, purse snatchings, stealing electronics, and pickpocketing is common, particularly in major cities, in public areas such as restaurants, the Brussels metro at night, buses/trams, and all train stations. Thieves often operate in teams, by bumping into or shoving the target, especially in crowds. Be alert to distractions.
  • Theft from vehicles is common. Always drive with your windows up and the doors locked, as thieves sometimes target cars stopped at traffic lights. Thieves may smash the window and grab valuables. Use parking garages when possible, and if you must use street parking, look for a spot near a street light. Do not leave anything visible on the seats, floor, or dashboard.
  • Theft of bags on trains has increased, particularly the Brussels-Amsterdam route. Thieves often target light bags placed overhead. Keep bags with cash, valuables, and travel documents close to you, rather than in the overhead shelf on trains.
  • Carry only a minimal amount of cash, credit cards, and necessary personal identification. 
  • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and watches.

Demonstrations   occur frequently . They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events. Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. 

  • Police routinely monitor protestors and demonstrations.
  • Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly become violent. Check local media for updates and traffic advisories.
  • Monitor the  Embassy website for demonstration alerts.  

International Financial Scams: U.S. citizens have lost tens of thousands of dollars in scams in Belgium. See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for more information.

  • Common internet scams include confidence schemes, in which friends, family, or others receive a message that a U.S. citizen traveler is stranded in Belgium and in need of funds to pay for customs fees.
  • U.S. citizens in the United States who have been victimized by Internet crime should report it to the  Internet Crime Complaint Center .
  • Check ATMs or other machines for skimmers or removeable readers. When possible utilize bank ATMs. In bars and restaurants, have the card swiped in front of you and do not let it be taken away.

Victims of Crime: U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance. Report crimes to the local police at 101 . For all other emergencies, please dial  112 . Contact the U.S. Embassy at  +(32) (2) 811-4000 . Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

The Belgian Commission for Financial Assistance to Victims of Intentional Acts of Violence  provides financial compensation, under specific circumstances, for victims of crime and for those who have suffered injuries and consequent losses caused by such incidents. The Commission also provides for dependents or immediate family members of homicide victims. For more information, contact the Commission by phone at  32-2-542-7208; 32-2-542-7218; 32-2-542-7224; 32-2-542-7229, or 32-2-542-7244;  by e-mail at  [email protected]  or  [email protected] ; or visit the  Ministry of Justice website  (French and Dutch only).

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

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  • Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
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Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism: The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance . 

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities prior to practicing or operating a business.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

Faith-Based Travelers: See the following webpages for details:

  • Faith-Based Travel Information
  • International Religious Freedom Report – see country reports
  • Human Rights Report – see country reports
  • Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
  • Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTI Travelers: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTI events in Belgium.

See our  LGBTI Travel Information  page and section 6 of our  Human Rights report  for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: While in Belgium, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation very different than in the United States.

  • Belgian law requires that any  new  building with public or community space must be accessible for persons with disabilities.
  • Many existing buildings as well as public transportation systems are less adapted to individuals with disabilities.
  • General information on the accessibility of tourist accommodations, public transportation, museums, and other tourist facilities can be found on official tourism sites for Belgium’s three major regions:  Brussels ,  Wallonia , and  Flanders .

Students: See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers: See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

High-quality medical facilities and services are widely available in Belgium. The large university hospitals can handle most medical problems. Equivalents for most, but not all, U.S. medications are available through local pharmacies with a prescription from a Belgian physician. The responsiveness of emergency services is also generally excellent.

For emergency services in Belgium, dial 112.

Ambulance services are widely available.

We do not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See  our webpage  for more information on overseas insurance coverage. Visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Check with the  Belgian Federal Public Health Service  to ensure the medication is legal in Belgium.

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

  • World Health Organization
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Air Quality:  Visit  AirNow Department of State  for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a  list of doctors and hospitals . We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:

  • Belgium’s road network is generally well-built and maintained.
  • Adequate lighting exists on major highways, but on rural roads it is often insufficient or nonexistent.
  • Roadside assistance and information on road conditions are available in English from Touring Mobilis, telephone 02 286-3040. Belgian police will also provide information on road conditions, telephone 02-642-6666.
  • Emergency services are efficient and responsive. For police emergencies, dial 101 by phone within Belgium. For all other emergencies, dial 112.

Traffic Laws:

  • Traffic coming from the right generally has priority at uncontrolled intersections, even if coming from a smaller street.
  • The  maximum speed limit on Belgian highways  is 120 kilometers (72 miles) per hour but is not always posted.
  • The  maximum speed in urban areas  is 50 km (30 miles) per hour, but in central Brussels it is 30 km (19 miles) per hour.
  • While Belgian authorities strictly  enforce speed limits , many Belgians still drive significantly faster than the posted limit. Claiming ignorance of the speed limit may not prevent you from getting a significant fine for speeding, and your vehicle may be impounded if you can’t pay the fine on the spot. Automated radars with cameras are common and violators are issued citations through the mail.
  • Belgian police also conduct  breath analysis checks for alcohol use , particularly at night and during major holidays. The legal limit for operating a motor vehicle is .5 grams of alcohol per liter of blood (.05 percent Blood Alcohol Content).
  • You must use your seat belt  while driving in a vehicle.
  • Bicycling  is very common in Belgium, for both recreational and more traditional transportation purposes. Wear helmets at all times and follow vehicle travel rules (stopping at lights, crosswalks, etc.). Follow bike paths when available.

Public Transportation:  Brussels and most major cities of Belgium have extensive and efficient public transportation systems. Trains, buses, and ferries connect Brussels with other major cities in Belgium and with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands. Traveling by train is considered to be safer than driving.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information. Visit the website of the  Belgian national authority responsible for road safety.

Aviation Safety Oversight:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Belgium’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Belgium’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

Brussels Airport Delays: Travelers have experienced significant delays at passport control at Brussels airport, during both arrival and departure.  We recommend outbound passengers check with your airline to find out their cutoff time for check-in and seek your airline’s recommendations on how to mitigate potential passport control delays.

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to Belgium should also check for  U.S. maritime advisories and alerts . Information may also be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport website , and the  NGA broadcast warnings .

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  • Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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  • See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
  • Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
  • See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Belgium .  For additional IPCA-related information, please see the  International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA )  report.

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Perhaps it is appropriate to draw your attention to the fact that the power of decision for access to Belgian territory, residence, establishment and removal of foreigners in Belgium is an exclusive competence of the Federal Public Service Interior (Immigration Department), rather than the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs. 

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Please understand that we may choose not to respond to questions already answered on our website. If you do need to contact us, please make sure that you give your full name, your nationality, passport number if already applied, the type of visa you are applying for and your specific question in plain English (or French / Dutch) so that we may respond to the point. 

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    Airport Transit visa (A-visa) Schengen visa (C-visa) National visa (D-visa) Last updated on. August 30, 2022. Visas are issued by the Embassy of Belgium in Washington, D.C. and by the Consulates General of Belgium in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. Honorary consulates do not issue Schengen visas.

  6. Belgium International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  7. COVID-19

    Travellers need to be aware that new outbreaks of COVID-19 and new measures abroad can have important repercussions on their trip. Repatriation cannot be guaranteed in case of cancellation of commercial flights or closure of borders. All information on the applicable rules for travels to Belgium can be found on info-coronavirus.be.

  8. Travel advice

    Kingdom of Belgium. Federal Public Service. Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and ... Please consult our French, Dutch or German section for more information. The travel advice section is only available in French or Dutch. Travel documents Show ... On this page you will find all the information about Belgian or European consular assistance. ...

  9. Belgium in the United Kingdom

    Since 11th of June 2021, every new eID request has to be done in person at the embassy. My FILE. My FILE is an application of the Federal Public Service Home Affairs which allows you to consult your personal file on the Natio... Returning to Belgium. If you are a Belgian citizen returning to Belgium please consider the following. Visa for Belgium.

  10. Visa for Belgium

    For all general visa enquiries (application process, processing times, appointments, documentation required) please contact TLScontact: Either by phone 08000668786 or [email protected] or via their contact form . Contacting us: Please read the information on our website carefully.

  11. Belgium Visa

    If you want to travel to Belgium for a short-term stay, you must apply for a visa. Belgium offers various types of visas for different purposes, so you must determine which type of visa you require based on your purpose of travel. ... If you apply through a Belgian embassy or consulate, the consular officer gives you a receipt with a unique 5 ...

  12. Belgian passport

    The Belgian identity card - which is compulsory - allows you to travel in about 50 countries. You only need a passport: If you are travelling to a country that does not recognise the Belgian identity card. If you reside in a country that requires a passport to issue you with a residence permit that allows you to reside there.

  13. Belgium in Japan

    Contact details, opening hours, closing days and map of our Embassy in Tokyo. In this section you will find information about your registration, how to apply for an identity card or passport, etc. Information on the Belgian passport. This page provides information on the electronic identity card and Kids-ID.

  14. Message for U.s. Citizens: Personal Security (17 May 2024)

    U.S. Embassy in Belgium, located at 27 Boulevard du Regent/Regentlaan, 1000 Brussels. Tel. +32-2-811-4000, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except U.S. and Belgian holidays. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +32-2-811-4000; [email protected] . To contact the State Department in an emergency, dial 1-888-407 ...

  15. Belgium in Kenya

    Belgium in Kenya. All practical information about our Embassy in Nairobi and our honorary consulates. In this section, you will find information about your registration, how to apply for an identity card or passport, etc. Information about your registration at the Consulate General. My File is an application of the Federal Public Service Home ...

  16. Travellers Online

    Travellers Online. No country is completely safe from crisis, attacks, or accidents. Register your trip on Travellers Online. This will make it easier for the FPS Foreign Affairs to inform and support you. Your details will always remain confidential.

  17. Belgium in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

    Check the travel advice before you leave for all the important information when travelling abroad. ... Tentative schedule for the biometric missions for the year 2024. Make an appointment online. Belgian clubs in Australia and New Zealand. Honorary consulates. ... Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Canberra Belgium in Australia Embassy of the ...

  18. Belgium in Canada

    All practical information about our Embassy, our Consulate General and our honorary consulates in Canada. Contact details of the Representations of the Belgian Regions and Communities in Canada. Contact details of the business chamber and Belgian clubs and associations in Canada. What you should know when travelling to/in Canada.

  19. Belgium in the Philippines

    All practical information about our honorary consulates. In this section, you will find information about your registration, how to apply for an identity card or passport, etc. All the useful information if you are travelling to the Philippines. All information on applying for a visa to Belgium, Luxembourg and Slovenia.

  20. Belgium in Ireland

    Check the travel advice before you leave for all the important information when travelling abroad. Contact details, opening hours, closing days and access map of our Embassy in Dublin. Focus on Belgium is a website of the FPS Foreign Affairs with the aim of highlighting our country's assets in a variety of areas...

  21. Home page

    All practical information about the Embassy and Consulates of Belgium in South Africa. All practical information about our honorary consulates. In this section, you will find information about your registration, how to apply for an identity card or passport, etc. On this page, you will find all the information on how to legalise a document.

  22. Belgium: Protest to occur outside Chinese Embassy in Brussels on May 13

    Map. Animal rights activists will hold a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Brussels between 13:00-15:00 May 13. Activists will denounce alleged animal abuse in China and demand the Belgian government intervene. Authorities will likely increase security near the Chinese Embassy and along the N3 road to prevent protesters from blocking traffic.

  23. Belgium's most walkable city is a historic gem

    A historic gem on the Belgian coast is the country's easiest destination to explore on foot. By Esther Marshall , Senior Travel Reporter 04:01, Mon, May 20, 2024

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