Belgium
How to Get a Belgium Schengen Visa?
Your Belgium Schengen visa application is submitted through VFS Global application centres. We manage the entire process with you for tourist, short-term education/internship, and family or friends visit applications.
Application Centre
VFS Global
Office locations vary by country of residence.
Visa Fee
- €90 consulate fee (age 12+)
- €26 VFS Global service fee
- Total: €116 (age 12+)
- €45 (age 6-11), free under 6
Processing Time
Standard processing time is 15 calendar days; this can extend to 30 days if further review is needed, and up to 60 days in exceptional cases (Visa Code, Article 23).
Your Belgium Schengen visa application is submitted through VFS Global's centres in Istanbul and Ankara; the consulate does not accept direct applications.
Tourist
For tourist travel to Belgium, we book your appointment through VFS Global and prepare documents matching your travel plan.
See general process →Education & Internship
For a language course or internship in Belgium, we manage your VFS Global application with your acceptance letter.
See general process →Family & Friends Visit
For visiting family or friends in Belgium, we prepare your invitation and accommodation documents to VFS Global's standards.
See general process →Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I apply directly to the Belgian consulate?
- No, all Belgium applications are submitted through VFS Global; the consulate does not accept direct applications.
- How much does a Belgium Schengen visa cost?
- It's the €90 standard consulate fee plus VFS Global's service fee of approximately €26.