Travel to Belgium

All information for those wishing to come to Belgium.

Visa for Belgium

All information on applying for a visa to Belgium.
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To apply for a visa, please always first submit your application form electronically via the Visa On Web (VOW) platform. Once the application is filled in, you will be able to make an appointment to finalize the process. 

This platform is currently available in Dutch, French and English. Please find instructions on how to use Visa On Web.

All the information concerning visa applications for Belgium is available on the website of the Immigration Office of the FPS Home Affairs, which is the competent Belgian authority for access to the territory, stay, residence and removal of foreigners in Belgium.


A difference is made between short and long stays (up to / over 90 days). Check the procedures below to make sure you meet all requirements to enter and stay in Belgium.

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Competent authority for visa applications

All the information concerning visa applications for Belgium is available on the website of the Immigration Office of the FPS Home Affairs, which is the competent Belgian authority for access to the territory, stay, residence and removal of foreigners in Belgium.