The following documents are required for a Belgium Schengen visa application:
- Visa Application Form: It can be filled out online or downloaded from the Belgian embassy website.
- Two recent passport-style photos: The photos must be sized 35x45 mm, in color, and taken within the last 6 months.
- Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of your intended departure from the Schengen area.
- Proof of accommodation: You must provide proof of accommodation for your entire stay in the Schengen area. This can include hotel reservations, hostel bookings, or an invitation from a friend or family member.
- Proof of financial means: You must provide proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in the Schengen area. This can include bank statements, payslips, or a letter from your employer.
- Travel itinerary: You must provide a detailed travel itinerary for your trip to the Schengen area. This should include your dates of arrival and departure, as well as the cities and countries you plan to visit.
- Travel Insurance: You must have travel insurance that covers you for at least €30,000 in medical expenses and €5,000 for repatriation expenses.
Step 2: Schedule an appointment
Once you have gathered all of the required documents, you can schedule an appointment at the Belgian embassy or consulate. You can do this by calling the embassy or consulate or by visiting their website.
Step 3: Attend your visa interview
On the day of your visa interview, you will need to bring all of the required documents with you. You will also be interviewed by a visa officer, who will ask you about your travel plans and your reasons for visiting the Schengen area.
Step 4: Wait for your visa decision
The visa officer will make a decision on your visa application within 15 days of your interview. If your visa is approved, you will be issued a visa sticker that will allow you to travel to the Schengen area.
Step 5: Pay the visa fee
The visa fee for a Belgium Schengen visa is €80 for adults and €40 for children aged 6-12. The visa fee can be paid in cash or by credit card.
Step 6: Collect your passport
Once your visa has been approved, you can collect your passport from the Belgian embassy or consulate.
Additional information:
- You can apply for a Belgium Schengen visa up to 6 months before your intended date of travel.
- If you are applying for a visa from a country that is not your country of residence, you may need to provide additional documents, such as a proof of residence permit.
- You can track the status of your visa application online.
- If you are planning to travel to the Schengen area for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a long-stay visa.
