The following documents are required for a Belgium Schengen visa application:
- Visa Application Form: Completed and signed
- Original Passport: With at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of exit from the Schengen area
- Two Identical Passport-Style Photos: Recent (no older than 6 months), colored, and taken on a white background
- Proof of Travel Insurance: Covering a minimum of 30,000 euros of medical expenses and repatriation costs
- Proof of Accommodation: For the entire intended stay in the Schengen area, such as a hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation from a host
- Proof of Sufficient Funds: To cover the expenses of the intended stay in the Schengen area.
- For employed applicants: latest Income Tax Return (ITR) and Certificate of Employment with salary breakdown
- For students: latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents/sponsors and Certificate of Enrolment
- For self-employed applicants: Business Registration and latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Employment Details: Payslips or employment contract
- Flight Itinerary: Showing the arrival and departure dates to/from the Schengen area
Note: Additional documents may be required depending on the purpose and duration of the intended stay. For example, if you are planning to work or study in Belgium, you will need to provide additional documents such as a work contract or a letter of acceptance from a Belgian university.
Step 2: Make an appointment
Once you have gathered all of the required documents, you need to make an appointment at the nearest Belgian embassy or consulate. You can do this by calling the embassy or consulate directly or by using the online appointment booking system.
Step 3: Attend your visa interview
On the day of your visa interview, you must bring all of the required documents with you. You will be interviewed by a consular officer who will assess your eligibility for a Schengen visa.
Step 4: Pay the visa fee
The visa fee for a Schengen visa is €80 for adults and €40 for children (aged 6-11). The fee can be paid in cash or by credit card.
Step 5: Wait for a decision
The consular officer will make a decision on your visa application within 15 calendar days of your interview. If your application is approved, you will be issued a Schengen visa.
Step 6: Collect your passport and visa
You can collect your passport and visa from the Belgian embassy or consulate where you applied for the visa.
Note: The processing time for a Schengen visa may vary depending on the embassy or consulate. It is therefore important to apply for your visa well in advance of your intended travel date.
