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Belgium Visa

Belgium is part of the Schengen Zone, which means that your visa for Belgium is good for all of the countries in the immigration group and vice versa. So time spent in France will count towards your total in Belgium etc…

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Travel Visas to Belgium

Belgium is part of the Schengen Zone, which means that your visa for Belgium is good for all of the countries in the immigration group and vice versa. So time spent in France will count towards your total in Belgium etc…

Many travelers who can enter without a pre-arranged visa are given 90 days on arrival. Once this time is up you must exit the entire Schengen zone for at least 91 days before returning.

Nationals from the following countries can enter without arranged visa:

The USA, Canada, Mexico, all the countries of Central America, Venezuela, French Guiana, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

The rest must apply for a visa in advance.

For more information on visas to Belgium, go to Schengen Visa Questions.

Frequently asked questions about visas to Belgium

Can I work on a tourist visa?

No. You must apply for a work visa or have permission to work in connection with a residency permit to take employment in Belgium.
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  • Belgium Travel Guide

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Do you have a Schengen visa question?

If so, then take a look at our Schengen visa community forum. It is specifically for people who have questions or concerns related to Europe’s Schengen immigration zone.

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I am the founder and editor of Vagabond Journey. I’ve been traveling the world since 1999, through 91 countries. I am the author of the book, Ghost Cities of China and have written for The Guardian, Forbes, Bloomberg, The Diplomat, the South China Morning Post, and other publications. has written 3723 posts on Vagabond Journey. Contact the author.

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  • Mannish May 27, 2012, 3:22 am

    Hi

    I am mannish from India I am going to travels 1 June in Zurich ,France ,Italy.but due to short time we avail visa from Belgium high commission, can we travels those countries and avoid Belgium I am with my family. Pls advice

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