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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Belgium

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Skilled migration 1
Family 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting Belgium

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

94 passports visa-free
155 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Schengen tourist & business visa
Belgium issues the uniform Schengen short-stay (type C) visa for tourism, business and visits to family or friends, valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in all Schengen countries. You apply to Belgium when it is your main or only destination, normally in your country of legal residence, using VisaOnWeb. The core rules (fee, insurance, passport and timing) are set by the EU Visa Code and are the same in every Schengen state; Belgium sets its own application channels, and sets means of subsistence at about EUR 95 per day in a hotel or EUR 45 per day with a host.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Student visa (type D) for higher education
Non-EU nationals enrolled full-time at a recognised Belgian higher-education institution apply for a long-stay type D visa at a Belgian embassy or consulate. They must prove sufficient means, at least EUR 1,062 net per month for the 2026/2027 academic year, through a scholarship, blocked account or a sponsor's pledge (Annex 32). A medical certificate, criminal record certificate (18+) and an Immigration Office fee of EUR 251 (public institutions) are required.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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