Europe · Schengen
Visa for Belgium
Updated: October 2026
Who needs a visa?
German and EU citizens travel visa-free. Anyone living in Germany with a residence permit or national visa also needs no visa for travel within Schengen (up to 90 days in any 180). A Schengen visa is required for citizens of Ukraine (non-biometric passport only), Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, China, India and other third countries entering from outside Schengen – for example your parents or relatives visiting you. Ukrainians with a biometric passport travel visa-free.
Fees and processing time
Schengen visa type C: €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11, free under 6 (since 11 June 2024). Facilitation agreements with €35 apply to some countries. Standard processing 15 calendar days, up to 45 days in high season or with queries. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel. Visa centres (VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS) charge an additional service fee of about €30–45.
Where to apply?
At the consulate or visa centre of the country where the applicant legally resides – i.e. in the home country, not in Germany. The competent country is the main destination (longest stay); if equal, the country of first entry. For a visit to you in Germany you provide the invitation and, if needed, a formal obligation (Verpflichtungserklärung, § 68 AufenthG) from your immigration office; we prepare both.
Specifics
Work: Single Permit (work and residence permit combined), applied for by the employer at the region (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels), 4 months. Posting: Limosa declaration before the first working day. Schengen visa via TLScontact.
Visa types
| Category | Who it is for | Government fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa C – visit | Visiting family or friends, tourism, up to 90 days | €90 | 15 days |
| Schengen visa C – business | Negotiations, trade fairs, training; company invitation | €90 | 15 days |
| Schengen visa C – multiple entry | 1–5 years with a good visa history | €90 | 15 days |
| National visa D | Work, study, family reunification, stays over 90 days | €75–180 | 4–12 weeks |
Documents
- Passport (valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Application form and biometric photo
- Travel health insurance covering at least €30,000
- Proof of accommodation or invitation with a copy of the host's ID/residence permit
- Proof of funds: 3 months of bank statements or a formal obligation
- Proof of intention to return: employment contract, property, family at home
- For children: birth certificate and consent of both parents
What we do for you
- Check the category and assess your chances honestly
- Personal checklist, check of every document
- Complete the online form from your details, write the cover letter
- Book the visa centre or consulate appointment, prepare you for questions
- Arrange translations, apostille, insurance
- Track status, answer queries, explain the decision
Common mistakes
Wrong main destination chosen (application returned as inadmissible); insurance not covering all travel days; bank statements with sudden unexplained cash deposits; invitation without a copy of the host's residence permit; contradictory information about previous travel or refusals.
Our fee: Document check from €150, full support for one application from €490. Government fees, translations and apostille are charged separately and quoted in advance. Prices →