🇧🇪 Belgium Visit Visa
The Belgium Visit Visa is a short-term (Schengen Type C) visa category issued for the purpose of visiting family members, relatives, or friends residing in Belgium. The most important requirement for this visa type is having an official invitation letter prepared by the person living in Belgium. The invitation must be approved by the Belgian municipality and submitted together with the host’s identity or residence documents.
Under the Schengen Agreement, holders of Ordinary (Bordo) passports are required to obtain a visa for trips to Belgium. Holders of Diplomatic, Special, and Service passports are exempt from a visa for stays not exceeding 90 days within a 180-day period. When applying, you must comply with the rule that the first entry and the longest stay must be in Belgium. Failure to follow this rule may negatively affect both your current trip and your future visa applications.
At Marsel Visa, we provide professional support at every stage of your application, ensuring that your documents are complete and accurate. With our “Visa at Your Door” service, you can complete your application without leaving your home or office.
📝 Belgium Visit Visa Application Process
Applications for the Belgium Visit Visa start with completing the online application form accurately. The form is available in French, German, Dutch, or English, and the information provided must match the rest of your documents. Your travel plan should be finalized, your application category should be determined correctly, and your documents must be prepared in full.
Applications are submitted through application centers authorized by the Belgian Embassy or Consulate. These centers handle data entry and appointment scheduling. If your biometric data has not been recorded before, you will be required to attend your appointment in person.
During the evaluation process, your personal, financial, and professional situation, previous travel history, and ties to Turkey will be considered. All documents must be current, accurate, and consistent with each other.
📌 Required Documents for Belgium Visit Visa
The documents to be submitted for a Belgium Visit Visa vary depending on the applicant’s personal situation. However, the general requirements include:
- Visa Application Form – Must be completed online, signed, and consistent with other documents.
- Passport – Issued within the last 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date.
- Result Document – A signed document indicating the language in which your application will be examined (French, Dutch, or German).
- Biometric Photographs – Two recent photographs meeting Schengen specifications.
- Copy of ID Card and Population Registry – Showing family ties.
- Invitation Letter – Original invitation obtained from the Belgian municipality, along with the host’s ID/residence card and proof of income if they are also sponsoring your visit.
- Travel Health Insurance – Valid throughout the Schengen area with a minimum coverage of €30,000.
- Flight and Accommodation Reservations – Covering your entire travel plan.
- Visa Fee Receipt – For 2025, the Belgium Visit Visa fee is €90 (consular fee).
Additional occupational documents:
- Employees: Employer letter, SGK records, payrolls, company documents.
- Business Owners: Tax certificate, trade registry gazette, signature circular.
- Retirees: Retirement pension documents.
- Farmers: Farming certificate, income receipts.
- Students: Student certificate, permission letter, parents’ income documents.
- Foreign nationals: Copy of Turkish residence permit.
The Belgian Consulate may request additional documents or require you to attend an interview.
🕒 Belgium Visit Visa Processing Time
Belgium Visit Visa applications are generally finalized within 7 to 15 business days. However, official holidays, workload, or requests for additional documents can extend this period. Marsel Visa recommends submitting your application at least 1 month before your planned trip to avoid delays.
❌ Belgium Visit Visa Refusal
Visa refusals may occur due to incomplete or inconsistent documents, false declarations, or violations during previous travels. In case of refusal, the reasons stated in the refusal letter should be addressed before reapplying.
Marsel Visa provides professional assistance in preparing a complete file and creating a reapplication strategy following a refusal.