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Belgium Visa - Schengen Belgium Visa

An easy to follow visa guide to obtain your Belgium visa. The different types of visa, documents required, eligibility, fees, as well as the processing times.

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Belgium Visa - Schengen Belgium Visa

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  1. Belgium Visa - Definitive Guide

  2. Great things come in small packages” is quite the definition of Belgium. With just over a mere 30,000 sq km, this tiny country is full of surprises. Along with several tourist attractions, Belgium has one of the most advanced economies in Europe.To visit this country as an Indian national, one needs a visa along with a passport. The Belgium visa is an endorsement that allows individuals to enter Belgium and stay there for a certain period depending upon the type of visa. ● What is a Belgium visa? For individuals from nations that do not come under the EU, and are not in the visa exempt list for Belgium, require an entity known as a Belgium visa. Based on your motive for the visit, there are 4 major categories namely - Visa A, C, and D. Each of the visas have different permissions, and validity. You can apply for a visa that suits your requirement and purpose. The Belgium visas are usually stamped on your passport. Each type of visa has certain documents that are required as per the regulations. ● How to get a Belgium visa? The process of acquiring a visa varies from country to country. For obtaining a ​Belgium visa from India​, you need to determine which type of visa is apt for your visit purpose. Different types of visas have a different set of documents required as per the Belgium visa embassy requirements. You will then need to decide on how you are going to apply. The submission can be done either through a Belgian embassy/consulate or via visa centres that have been outsourced by the Belgian government for the visa submissions. Since offline applications are discontinued, you have to apply for a Belgium visa online. Once you have these details secured, you can proceed to make the application as follows - 1. Create an account with the embassy website. 2. Log on to your account and fill in the Belgium visa application form online, with your personal details. 3. Book your Belgium visa appointment at a VAC, Belgium Embassy or Consulate. 4. Take a print out of the copy of the application form you receive via the registered email address. 5. Attend the visa appointment for your biometric along with the mentioned documents and your Schengen visa Belgium application form. If you have submitted a biometric in the past 10 years, you do not require to be subjected to another biometric. 6. Pay the fees, along with any additional service charges at the designated location. 7. Once your Belgium visa application has been submitted, it will be processed by the Belgian embassy / Consulate.

  3. The steps for all the short term visa types are the same. The only variations would be in the Belgium visa fees and documents required. It can, however, be a challenging task to take note of the various documents, keeping track of the appointment, and to make sure there are no mistakes. Any mistakes in the application form can cause a delay in the visa approval, or even lead to the application being rejected. ● Documents required for Belgium visa The documents required depends on the various Belgian visa types. The general list of documents required for a ​Schengen Belgium visa is mentioned below. However, depending on the subtypes such as tourist, business, study, etc, there will be additional documentation necessary. ● Short term Belgium Schengen visa ( C visa) - 1. A valid Passport 2. Covering letter stating the details of the applicant, and the purpose and duration of stay 3. Travel itinerary 4. Confirmed round trip flight tickets, Proof of accommodation 5. Travel medical insurance covering 30000 Euros 6. Proof of occupation as per the employment status

  4. 7. Financial documents to show sufficient funds ● Long term visa ( D visa ) - 1. A valid passport 2. A work permit, proof of admission at an educational institution, marriage/civil partnership or birth certificates (if applicable) 3. Financial documents to prove that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay period 4. Proof of accommodation 5. Medical certificate to show that you are free of diseases that could be a danger to the public 6. Certificate showing that there are no criminal records in your name 7. Document choosing the language in which you would like to be informed about the decision in your visa application Belgium visa fees The visa handling fees depend on the types of visa. The Belgium visa fees are to be paid during the appointment. There can also be service charges to be paid if you are submitting the documents at a registered visa application center. Apart from this, the fees may also vary depending on several factors such as the type of visa, the number of entries, the duration of the visa, additional express services, etc. Where to apply Belgium visa? The applications for the visa can be applied online. However, for the submission of the documents, It can be performed through the Belgian embassy/consulate, or through a visa application centre. For appointments at the embassy/consulate, you will have to email them to book one. Alternately, you can book a visa appointment at any visa application centres located across the country for the document submission. For submission of documents straight at the embassy, you can visit the Belgian embassy located in New Delhi or the Belgian Consulate General in Mumbai, and Chennai.

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