Belgium Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Belgium: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Belgium visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Schengen visa-free. ETIAS from late 2025.
Schengen 90 days (UK/US).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L spirits from non-EU.
Prohibited items
Drug laws moderate – cannabis tolerated but technically illegal.
Frequently asked questions about Belgium visas
Do I need a visa to visit Belgium?
Schengen area applies for Belgium: Schengen visa-free. ETIAS from late 2025.
How much does a Belgium visa cost?
Entry to Belgium is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Belgium?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Belgium require?
Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
Where do I apply for a Belgium visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.