🇧🇪Belgium Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Belgium?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Belgium visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Belgium
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Belgium visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Belgium applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MaliVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- UgandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BoliviaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GhanaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ZambiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RwandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BelarusVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AlgeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TogoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TurkeyVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BeninVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ChinaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Belgium visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Belgium publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Single permit (employee) | Work | 3 years | 402 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 4 years | 402 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Self-employed (profession card) | Work | 5 years | 492 EUR | 90 days | Portal | |
| Study visa (D) | Study | 1 year (renewable) | 492-501 EUR | 60-90 days | Portal | |
| Researcher visa | Study | 4 years | 250-402 EUR | 90 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family reunification visa | Family | 5 years | 0-468 EUR | 60-180 days | Portal | |
| Au pair visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 492 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 492 EUR | 30-60 days | Portal | |
| Medical treatment visa | Medical | 1 year | 90-492 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Brussels
Population
11,825,551
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Dutch, French, German
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+32
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
30,528 km²
Government
Federal constitutional monarchy
National day
21 July - National Day
Internet domain
.be
About
Belgium is a federal country in Western Europe bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg. It plays a central role in the European Union with Brussels as its capital. The country is divided into three linguistic communities: Dutch-speaking, French-speaking, and German-speaking.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(Medium)
- Follow alerts from Belgian and French authorities
- Avoid gatherings in case of alert
Transport
- Use official transportation
- Check STIB/TEC/de Lijn schedules
Natural risks(Low, occasional floods)
- Follow Belgium Weather alerts
Health(Excellent healthcare system)
- European Health Insurance Card
- Standard vaccines up to date
Practical tips
- Register on Ariane for French nationals
- Respect regional language rules
- Download the BeAlert app
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Brussels · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
5-10% or round up the bill
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Belgium?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Belgium across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Belgium visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Belgium?▾
Belgium issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Belgium?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall security level medium to high in urban areas, vigilance recommended in Brussels and Antwerp.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Belgium?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Belgium?▾
The capital of Belgium is Brussels. The main spoken languages are: Dutch, French, German.
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