🇧🇪 Belgium Tourist Visa
Dear visitor, welcome to the Belgium visa page of Marsel Visa.
On this page, prepared by our Belgium visa specialists, you will find detailed information regarding the application process for the Belgium Tourist Visa, also referred to as a Belgium Schengen Visa. For any additional questions or matters you wish to clarify about Belgium visa procedures, you may contact our experts directly through our available communication channels.
As with other Schengen visa applications, all holders of ordinary (burgundy) passports are subject to a visa requirement when visiting Belgium, regardless of the purpose of travel. Holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports are exempt from the visa requirement for stays not exceeding 90 days within a 180-day period. In your Belgium Schengen application, it is required that Belgium be both your first point of entry and the country where you will spend the majority of your stay. If Belgium will not be the country with the longest duration of stay in your travel plan, we recommend applying through the Schengen country where you will spend the most time. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a visa refusal, and disregarding this condition after obtaining your visa may lead to difficulties in future applications, as it can be considered a visa violation.
If you have questions such as how long the Belgium visa process takes, the current cost of the visa, or how to obtain your personal list of required documents, you can contact our consultants. For details about our “Visa at Your Door” service, please reach out to our team via our contact numbers.
📌 Belgium Visa Procedures
The Belgium visa process begins with the completion of your visa application form and continues with the entry of your documents into the system in a complete and accurate manner. The Embassy of Belgium is the sole authority for the evaluation, review, and final decision on your application. Your eligibility is assessed based on your legal status and previous travel history, and your financial, personal, and professional ties to Turkey must be clearly established.
Your Belgium Tourist Visa application is entered into the system through authorized external channels, and your appointment is scheduled accordingly. The applicant is solely responsible for the content and accuracy of the submitted documents. For this reason, you should finalize your travel plans, clarify your purpose of visit, and then proceed to the stage of completing the application form. The information provided on your form must match and be supported by the documents you submit. The Belgian Consulate will make its decision based on the details included in your application form and supporting documents. Applying through a professional consultant will help ensure that your application is prepared correctly and efficiently.
If you have previously provided biometric data (VIS) within the required timeframe, you will not be required to appear in person for your appointment. With Marsel Visa’s “Visa at Your Door” service, you can complete your application from your home, office, or even over the phone. Throughout the process, our consultants will assist you at every stage, and once your passport is ready, it will be delivered to you by courier.
📝 Required Documents for a Belgium Tourist Visa
The documents for a Belgium Tourist Visa represent a summary of your personal, professional, and financial status, confirming the information declared in your application form. While there is a general set of documents commonly required, your personal situation may necessitate additional or alternative documents. For an accurate and personalized list, we recommend contacting our consultants.
A completed Belgium visa application form must be obtained online and filled out in full, in one of Belgium’s official languages or in English. Only after completing the online form and obtaining the barcode can you proceed with your visa application. The Schengen visa fee receipt corresponding to your category and travel duration must be included in your file. A formal tourist visa request letter, printed on your employer’s or your company’s letterhead, written in one of Belgium’s official languages or in English, must detail your position, approved leave dates, purpose of travel, and how expenses will be covered.
Your passport must be issued within the last 10 years, have at least two blank pages, and remain valid for at least 3 months after your return. If available, copies of previous passports should also be added to the file. A travel itinerary in one of Belgium’s official languages or in English should outline your daily plans in detail. Two biometric photos, taken recently and not used in previous visas, should be included. Copies of your ID card and full civil registry record, showing family ties and residence details, must match the information in your passport, with no inconsistencies such as surname changes. Travel health insurance covering the entire Schengen area for the duration of your trip, with a minimum coverage of €35,000, is mandatory. Accommodation and flight reservations must clearly show dates and details. Your bank statement, covering the last three months and showing sufficient funds (approximately €100 per day, including accommodation costs), should be stamped and signed by your bank, accompanied by the bank official’s signature circular, and issued within the last week before submission.
Depending on your professional status, additional documents are required. Employees must provide a letter from their employer confirming their position and approved leave dates, along with a current chamber of commerce registration, tax certificate, trade registry record, SGK employment entry record, service statement, and the last three payslips. Business owners must include their signature circulars. Students must submit an original student certificate in English, a leave letter from their institution if applying during the academic term, and, if under 18, a notarized parental consent letter. Retirees must provide an official retirement certificate and pension account records. Farmers must provide a farmer’s certificate from their local agricultural chamber and documents showing their most recent year’s agricultural income. Public sector employees must submit an official employment certificate, staff ID copy, leave authorization, and last three payslips. In the case of sponsorship, the sponsor’s personal and financial documents must be provided in full.
💰 Belgium Tourist Visa Fee
The Belgium Tourist Visa fee depends on the duration of stay, the number of entries, and any special circumstances. According to the 2025 Belgian Consulate fee schedule, the short-term single-entry tourist visa fee is €90. This amount covers the consular processing and verification fees. Travel insurance, application center fees, translation, and consultancy services are not included in this figure. Once your application has been submitted to the consulate, the fee is non-refundable, even if you withdraw your application or receive a refusal. For this reason, it is important to ensure that your documents are accurate, complete, and up-to-date before submission, as a refusal will not only result in financial loss but may also delay your travel plans.
With Marsel Visa, you can complete your application without visiting the visa center by submitting your documents from your home or office. Our consultants can provide you with an exact calculation of your visa costs based on your personal situation and travel details.
🕒 Processing Time for a Belgium Tourist Visa
On average, the review process for a Belgium Tourist Visa takes between 10 and 15 business days from the time your application is entered into the system. It is important to account for preparation time before submission. Factors such as seasonal demand, especially during summer, and Belgian or Turkish public holidays can extend processing times. To avoid delays, we recommend applying at least one month before your planned travel date. If you wish to expedite your process, our consultants can guide you through the most efficient approach to your application.
⛔ Belgium Visa Refusal
A refusal is one of the possible outcomes of a Belgium visa application. Most refusals result from incomplete or inaccurate documentation or from issues related to previous travel history. If your application is refused, the consulate will provide a written explanation of the reason, and if applicable, you will have the opportunity to reapply after addressing the issue. However, this will result in lost time, additional costs, and potential changes to your travel plans.
By applying through Marsel Visa, you can ensure your Belgium Tourist Visa application is handled securely, quickly, and professionally, minimizing the risks of refusal and delays.