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Belgium visas

Belgium business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Citizens covered by the ordinary passport visa waiver can visit for business without a visa.

Ways to get a Belgium business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for business without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa and meet the Schengen visa requirements.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    Up to five years, depending on eligibility.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: EUR 90. Other fee rules and external service charges may apply.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; delays can occur.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate for your main Schengen destination.
    2. Submit no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person for your first application, provide biometrics if required and pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who are not covered by an exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders covered by the visa waiver can make business visits for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Belgium's embassy or consulate if Belgium is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for a first application and provide biometrics if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee.

What to bring

  • A recognised travel document.
  • Relevant supporting documents.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • Count short stays across the Schengen Area together.
  • Follow any entry or country restrictions printed on your visa.
  • A frequent business traveller may qualify for a multiple-entry visa with longer validity.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Belgium?

Business visitors who are not covered by an exemption need a Schengen visa. Ordinary passport holders covered by the visa waiver can make business visits for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Belgium?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Belgium without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for business without a visa.

How long can I stay on a Belgium business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Belgium business visa cost?

Standard Schengen fee: EUR 90. Reductions, waivers, higher fees and an external service fee may apply.

How long does a Belgium business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Belgium business visa valid?

Up to five years; new applicants normally receive a visa covering their intended trip. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Belgium business visa?

A recognised travel document.; Relevant supporting documents.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Belgium business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Belgium's embassy or consulate if Belgium is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for a first application and provide biometrics if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Belgium business visa?

Count short stays across the Schengen Area together. Follow any entry or country restrictions printed on your visa.

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