Renaissance architecture and medieval towns are only some of the many reasons for which Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is well known. It also houses the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. Indian citizens who want to visit Belgium need a Belgium Visa to do so. Here is the list of documents need to apply for a tourist visa:
Documents Required for Belgium visa
- A Passport (original and copy) with at least one-page blank on both the sides, other visas, and previous travel history
A copy of the filled and signed Schengen Visa application form.
- Two latest passport size photographs which meet the Schengen Visa Photo Criteria.
- A cover letter and travel itinerary that specifies your purpose and places to visit in Belgium with travel dates.
- Confirmed flight tickets specifying entry and exit dates in Belgium. Please note that the maximum stay of the visit must be in Belgium.
- For a family, only one copy of the above document needs to be attached to the primary applicant’s form, provided all bookings are made with the same name.
- A copy of travel health insurance of 30,000 EUR valid for the whole duration of travel and stay.
- Proof of accommodation like hotel/hostel bookings or rental agreement if applicable.
- Proof of employment status.
- For the employees of a firm, an employment contract, leave permission from the employer, and an income tax statement is required.
- A proof of your financial status, a bank account statement for the last 3 months, or sponsorship letter if the trip is sponsored.
- For students, the parents/legal guardian’s bank statement of the last 3 months, and copies of their passports will be required.
Note - We do not provide Business or Work visa.
Steps for Belgium visa Application
Sometimes the visa application process can be tiresome and time-consuming. You can always avail our visa application services for a hassle-free experience. Here are the steps to follow while filing your visa:
- Make sure that your passport is no more than 10 years old, and has a validity of at least 3 months from the date of your return to India.
- Fill the visa application form correctly and completely, and make sure you sign it.
- submit the documents.
- Organise the documents properly and keep all the original documents and copies intact.
- Be on time for the interview and follow the instructions of the visa officer for document submission and biometrics.
- After document verification, pay the Schengen visa fee and collect the receipt of acknowledgement
Points to remember
- Applications for visas are accepted after the verification of the required documents and receipt of the visa fee.
- Submission of the right documents and payment of visa fee does not guarantee that you will be granted the Belgium Visa.
- Visa applications take 10-15 working days to process, and may even take longer.
- You will need to complete the document submission and biometrics in person.
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