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Schengen Visa (Type C, short-stay) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Work experience2+ years
Language levelB2
Age range18–40

Costs

Application / consular fee€90

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium.
  3. Typical processing: ~20 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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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.

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