Visa for Belgium from Turkey: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Turkish citizens need a uniform Schengen Type C visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days within 180 days in Belgium. Belgium grants no visa waiver to holders of ordinary Turkish passports for this kind of stay. The application must be lodged and the visa obtained before departure.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

The file includes a passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure, a recent photo, the signed form, travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, evidence of funds and a return itinerary. The visa fee is generally EUR 90 for an adult, excluding the partner's service charge. Confirm the exact amount and document list with the Immigration Office (dofi.ibz.be).

The application is lodged in Turkey, at the competent Belgian consulate or its outsourcing partner (TLScontact, VFS Global or BLS depending on the city). Book an appointment, complete the Schengen form and submit your biometrics in person. Belgium must be your main destination or first point of entry into the Schengen area; otherwise apply to the relevant country's consulate.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Belgium is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Belgium has no consulate in Turkey, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Turkey, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Turkey but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days; apply at the earliest six months before travel and at least 15 days ahead. Do not book a firm ticket before the visa is granted. Present a consistent file (dates, accommodation, funds) to support your application.

The most common mistake is applying to the wrong country: always target the main destination, here Belgium. Insufficient insurance, tight financial proof or an unconfirmed booking often lead to refusal. And do not assume the fee or timeline, verify them on the official source before you apply.