Belgium Visa Application Requirements

Do I need a visum or not?

Depending on the purpose of your travel to Belgium, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Belgium Schengen Visa, accordingly.

Invitation Letters?

You will have to enclose in your e-mail the following personal information:
Last name
First name
Home address & country
Date of birth
Place and country of birth
Identity card number
Passport number

HOWEVER, we are unable to issue any invitation letter unless we have received your on-line registration and payment of the registration fee due.

General required documents for a Belgian Schengen Visa Application:

• Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
• 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Belgian Visa.
• Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
• Travel health insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Belgium and the entire Schengen area.
• A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Belgium and itinerary
• Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Belgium
• Hotel Booking for the whole duration of the intended stay in Belgium.
• Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
• Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay

UK residents