Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Belgium?
Yes. Indian passport holders require a Schengen Type C tourist visa to visit Belgium. Belgium is often overlooked by Indian travellers in favour of France or the Netherlands, but it offers extraordinary medieval cities, world-famous chocolate and beer, and excellent value on a European trip.
How to Apply
- Apply through VFS Global, the authorised Belgium visa centre in India.
- Book an appointment and gather your documents.
- Attend your appointment, provide biometrics, and pay the €80 fee.
- Collect your passport within 15 to 30 working days.
Documents Required
- Valid passport, at least 3 months beyond return date, 2 blank pages
- Schengen visa application form
- Two photographs (35x45mm, white background)
- Confirmed return flight tickets
- Full accommodation bookings
- Travel insurance, minimum €30,000 Schengen coverage
- 6 months bank statements (₹3 to 4 lakh minimum recommended)
- Last 2 years ITR, salary slips, employer letter
- Itinerary and cover letter
Costs & Fees
Visa fee: €80 (approx. ₹7,200). VFS service fee: approximately ₹1,750 to ₹2,000. Both non-refundable.
Tips
- Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp are Belgium’s four unmissable cities, each very different in character.
- Bruges is one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval cities, a must-visit.
- Belgian chocolate, waffles, and beer are world-famous and genuinely live up to the hype.
- Belgium is tiny. You can see Brussels, Bruges, and Ghent in 3 to 4 days, making it ideal as part of a wider European itinerary.
- Belgium is easily combined with the Netherlands, France, or Germany on a single Schengen visa.