🇧🇪 Belgium · Tourism
Schengen Visa (Type C, short-stay) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €90 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium.
- Typical processing: ~20 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium · verified 2026-06-08
Language level
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.