Belgium visas
Travellers who meet normal Schengen visa requirements and prove that unforeseeable, compelling circumstances prevented an advance application.
This route is for travellers who need a visa and can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying in advance.
This route is for travellers who need a visa and can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying in advance.
Up to 15 days for the exceptional single-entry border visa.
Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..
Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.; Documents needed to meet the regular Schengen visa requirements..
1. 1. Present evidence at the border showing why unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented an advance application. 2. 2. Meet the regular requirements for a Schengen visa.
The reasons for not applying in advance must be unforeseeable and compelling. If other Schengen authorities must be consulted, a border visa is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Belgium visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
On Belgium's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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