🇧🇪 Belgium Visa

Dear visitor, welcome to the Belgium visa page of Marsel Visa.

Belgium is one of the 29 countries that apply the Schengen visa procedures. If you have obtained a Schengen visa with the VIS remark in the last 59 months, you may not be required to appear in person to provide fingerprints again. However, first-time Schengen visa applicants must visit the visa application center authorized by the Belgian Consulate in person for biometric data registration.

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When planning your trip, keep in mind that under Schengen rules, Belgium must be the country where you spend the longest part of your stay, and your first entry should be through Belgium. Holders of ordinary (burgundy) passports are required to obtain a visa to travel to Belgium, while holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports are exempt from the visa requirement for up to 90 days within a 1

📌 Belgium Visa Procedures ​

Belgium visa applications are handled through authorized visa application centers affiliated with the Embassy of Belgium in Ankara. These centers are responsible for registering your documents into the system and arranging your appointment; however, they have no authority over the decision to approve or reject your visa.

To ensure a successful application, all submitted documents must be up-to-date and complete. You should prepare your documents at least 8 days before your interview or biometric appointment and verify their accuracy.

At Marsel Visa, we prepare a personalized document checklist tailored to your travel purpose and personal circumstances, ensuring your application fully complies with Belgian Consulate procedures and international visa standards.

📝 Types of Belgium Visas

The purpose of your trip to Belgium determines the visa category you should apply for. The short-term Schengen visa types include:

• Tourist visa
• Business visa
• Family/friend visit visa
• Transit visa (airport, seafarer)
• Cultural and sports event participation visa
• Short-term internship and training visa
• Marriage visa for Belgium

For stays exceeding 90 days, Belgium issues national (D-type) visas. These visas are granted for residence, work, study, and family reunification purposes, and their processing time is longer than that of Schengen visas.

🕒 Belgium Visa Application Process

Before applying, you should finalize your travel plans and determine the appropriate visa category. Your documents must be consistent with the information on your application form.

Marsel Visa consultants manage your application through the following steps:

1. Determining the appropriate visa category based on your travel and personal details
2. Preparing a personalized document checklist
3. Checking and registering your documents in the system
4. Booking your appointment and arranging biometric data registration
5. Submitting your application file to the consulate

In general, a Belgium visa is issued within 8–15 business days after your appointment. However, official holidays, high application volumes, or additional checks may extend the processing time. We recommend applying at least 1 month before your planned travel date.

📄 Required Documents for a Belgium Visa

The required documents may vary depending on your personal situation and travel purpose. In general, for a short-term Belgium visa, you will need:

• Completed and signed online Belgium visa application form
• Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date, with at least 2 blank pages
• Copy of ID card and full civil registry record
• Two biometric photographs meeting the specifications
• Schengen-compliant travel health insurance with €30,000 coverage for your entire trip
• Flight and accommodation reservation documents
• Last 3 months’ bank statements (signed and stamped by the bank) showing sufficient funds (at least €100 per day of stay)
• Employment documents (employer letter, SGK service record, payslips, etc. for employees)
• Pension document for retirees, sponsorship documents for unemployed applicants
• For applicants under 18: parental consent letter (muvafakatname) and student certificate

💰 Belgium Visa Fee 2025

As of 2025, the Belgium short-term (Schengen) visa fee is €90. This fee is paid in Turkish Lira at the time of application, based on the current exchange rate. It covers only the consular fee; application center fees, consultancy services, travel insurance, and other additional costs are charged separately.

Children aged 0–6 are exempt from the visa fee but must be present with their parents at the appointment.

Visa fees are non-refundable in case of refusal. Therefore, it is essential that your documents are complete and error-free.

⛔ Belgium Visa Refusal

If your Belgium visa application is refused, the consulate will provide an official letter explaining the reason. The most common refusal reasons include missing documents, false declarations, outdated passports, applying for the wrong visa category, or previous travel rule violations.

At Marsel Visa, if your application is refused, we will assess your case, resolve the issues, and prepare your new application fully in line with Belgian consulate requirements.

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