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Schengen destinations

Belgium

Belgium Schengen visa support for tourism, business, family/friend visits and other short stays.

Information may change; confirm current requirements with the official embassy or visa application centre before you travel.

Visa types & stay

Max stay

Up to 90 days within 180 days

  • Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Family visit

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Passport issued within last 10 years and valid 3 months after departure
  • 2 recent 3.5x4.5 cm photos
  • UK residence evidence
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance minimum EUR 30,000
  • Transport booking
  • Cover letter/itinerary
  • Financial evidence

Documents by applicant

  • Employed: employer letter plus 6 months bank statements/payslips
  • Self-employed: business registration/licence plus company statements
  • Students: enrolment/no-objection and student ID
  • Retired: pension statements
  • Business: Belgian host-company invitation and employer/company evidence
  • Medical: medical confirmation
  • Minors: parental income and authorization

Fees

  • Adult EUR 90
  • Age 6–11 EUR 45
  • Under 6 free
  • TLS fee listed GBP 34.70
  • Courier GBP 30

Processing time

Usually 15 calendar days; may be longer during busy periods or if extra documents are requested

How to apply

The page promotes booking/document support and Belgium appointment assistance from the UK