How Indian passport holders get a visa for Belgium: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India
- Government fee: €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge extra (~₹2,260). Travel insurance mandatory.
- Processing time: Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–6 weeks at most Indian centres; complex cases up to 30–60 days.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the entire Schengen area
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 38/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended exit, 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years
- Printed Visa-on-Web application receipt
- Two recent biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background)
- Cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary
- Confirmed return flight booking
- Hotel bookings for every night in Schengen / day-by-day itinerary
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- ITR for last 2 years
- Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen, minimum €30,000 cover
- Employment proof / leave letter, salary slips; for self-employed: GST or company registration
How & where to apply
First complete the online application at Belgium's Visa-on-Web portal (visaonweb.diplomatie.be), then book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global Belgium centre in India. VFS Global — Belgium visa India (official partner)
Transit & connections
An ordinary Schengen visa lets you transit any Schengen airport landside.
Good to know
Biometric fingerprints are mandatory unless you've already given them for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-india
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Belgium?
Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India. Biometric fingerprints are mandatory unless you've already given them for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months.
What documents do Indians need for a Belgium visa?
Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended exit, 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years; Printed Visa-on-Web application receipt; Two recent biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background); Cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary; Confirmed return flight booking; Hotel bookings for every night in Schengen / day-by-day itinerary; Bank statements for the last 3 months; ITR for last 2 years; Travel medical insurance valid across Schengen, minimum €30,000 cover; Employment proof / leave letter, salary slips; for self-employed: GST or company registration
How long does a Belgium visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–6 weeks at most Indian centres; complex cases up to 30–60 days.. Government fee: €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge extra (~₹2,260). Travel insurance mandatory.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period within the entire Schengen area.
How do Indians apply for a Belgium visa?
First complete the online application at Belgium's Visa-on-Web portal (visaonweb.diplomatie.be), then book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global Belgium centre in India. Official source: https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-india