Visa Information

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Belgium the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Tourism (Belgium)
• Tourism (Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days at the Embassy. This can be extended to 30 calendar days in case of missing documents or further investigation by the Embassy and can be extended in case the file has to be submitted to the Immigration Office. For further information regarding the processing time, please consult their webpage.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Visit to Family or Friends

Applicants traveling to Belgium to visit family or friends including girlfriend/boyfriend may apply for this visa.

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Family Visit or Private Invitation(Belgium)
• Family Visit or Private Invitation(Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days at the Embassy. This can be extended to 30 calendar days in case of missing documents or further investigation by the Embassy and can be extended in case the file has to be submitted to the Immigration Office. For further information regarding the processing time, please consult their webpage.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

A Business visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g.; Meetings, Conference, Trainings, Trade Fairs, etc; such visas can only be issued to travellers not being paid for work by an entity within Belgium and its representing countries. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in Belgium and its representing countries, he/she will need to obtain a work visa

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Business, Cultural or Sport Event, Official Purpose (Belgium)
• Business, Cultural or Sport Event, Official Purpose (Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days at the Embassy. This can be extended to 30 calendar days in case of missing documents or further investigation by the Embassy and can be extended in case the file has to be submitted to the Immigration Office. For further information regarding the processing time, please consult their webpage.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

If you wish to study in Belgium you must apply for student visa. For more information on student visa application, please click here.

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Student (Belgium)
• Student (Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Only seamen who are nationals from a country which is required to have a valid visa to enter the Schengen space need to apply for a seamen transit visa and if they intend to join a ship that is (or will be) in a Schengen port, land with the aim of joining another ship that is arriving (or will arrive) in a Schengen port, or land due to sickness, repatriation, holiday and so on.

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Seafarers (Belgium)
• Seafarers (Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days at the Embassy. This can be extended to 30 calendar days in case of missing documents or further investigation by the Embassy and can be extended in case the file has to be submitted to the Immigration Office. For further information regarding the processing time, please consult their webpage.

Marriage

The visa is for Filipino and Foreign nationals resident in the Philippines who intend to get married to Belgian Nationals in Belgium

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Long Stay visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Long Stay visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Marriage (Belgium)
• Marriage (Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days at the Embassy. This can be extended to 30 calendar days in case of missing documents or further investigation by the Embassy and can be extended in case the file has to be submitted to the Immigration Office. For further information regarding the processing time, please consult their webpage.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

The Visa for cohabitation in Belgium allows you to enter Belgium with a National Visa (180 days) and while in Belgium, sign with your partner a legal cohabitation contract and then apply for a residence permit.

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Long Stay visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Long Stay visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

• Cohabitation (Belgium)
• Cohabitation (Luxembourg)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days at the Embassy. This can be extended to 30 calendar days in case of missing documents or further investigation by the Embassy and can be extended in case the file has to be submitted to the Immigration Office. For further information regarding the processing time, please consult their webpage.

Requirements for Visa for Family Reunification with EU Citizen

The visa for family reunification with BE citizen (ART 40) is given in request for a Long Stay Visa D in order to join husband/wife or father/mother who is a national of a country of the European Union and who lives in Belgium. As a prior requirement, documents submitted must be legalized first.

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

• Family Reunion with Belgium Spouse

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The maximum legal processing time for a long stay visa D is 6, 9 or 12 months from the date the application is not only submitted but also completed.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Family Reunion With Non-Eu Spouse (Art. 10&10bis)

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

• Family Reunion with Non EU Spouse (Belgium)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Family Reunion For Children

(In case that your mother or father is Belgian citizen) or (In case that your mother or father to be joined is spouse or partner of Belgian citizen)

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

• Family Reunion for Children with One Belgian Parent

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The maximum legal processing time for a long stay visa D is 6, 9 or 12 months from the date the application is not only submitted but also completed.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Family Reunion For Children (art 10 & 10bis)

(In case that your mother or father to be joined is non-EU citizen or in case that your mother

or father to be joined is spouse or partner of non-EU citizen)

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

Please click here to find out more about the Visa fees

Aside from visa fee, there is a VFS service fee of Php 1,798 payable online upon booking an appointment.

Please click here to find out more about the VFS additional services

*Note that Visa fees and VFS additional services are payable in Cash and Credit Card

• Family Reunion for Children with Non-EU parent

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The maximum legal processing time for a long stay visa D is 6, 9 or 12 months from the date the application is not only submitted but also completed.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Work Permit

Work Permit visa comes under Long Stay category. Please click on to “Documents required” for more details on documentations.

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take live digital photo.

Click here for more information

• Working Permit

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

The maximum legal processing time for a long stay visa D is 6, 9 or 12 months from the date the application is not only submitted but also completed.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Student

This visa allows you to stay and study in Belgium for more than 90 days. To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least 4 weeks before the intended date of departure.

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

Please click here to find out more about the Visa fees

Aside from visa fee, there is a VFS service fee of Php 1,798 payable online upon booking an appointment.

Please click here to find out more about the VFS additional services

*Note that Visa fees and VFS additional services are payable in Cash and Credit Card

• Studying (More than 90 days) Belgium

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Attaching the Photo to the Application form

• Glue one photograph on the designated space of the application form.

Don’t wait until the last moment to submit your visa application

The decision making time might be longer during some periods (summer months, holiday season). Therefore, make sure to submit your visa early enough.

Submit a complete file

Read attentively the information about the necessary documents to be provided before submitting your file. If the Consulate needs to ask for additional documents before being able to take a decision or before sending your file to the Immigration Office, you might not receive your visa on time.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Visa For Au Pair

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

Please click here to find out more about the Visa fees

Aside from visa fee, there is a VFS service fee of Php 1,798 payable online upon booking an appointment.

Please click here to find out more about the VFS additional services

*Note that Visa fees and VFS additional services are payable in Cash and Credit Card

• Au Pair (Belgium)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days.

The maximum legal processing time for a long stay visa D is 6, 9 or 12 months from the date the application is not only submitted but also completed.

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

The Embassy of Belgium in the Philippines is also representing Luxemburg for issuance of visas D (national - long stay - more than 90 days).

Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to take a live digital photo.

Please click here to find out more about the Visa fees

Aside from visa fee, there is a VFS service fee of Php 1,798 payable online upon booking an appointment.

Please click here to find out more about the VFS additional services

*Note that Visa fees and VFS additional services are payable in Cash and Credit Card

Long stay (more than 90 days) in Luxembourg

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

The maximum legal processing time for a long stay visa D is 6, 9 or 12 months from the date the application is not only submitted but also completed.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.

Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States

These rules don’t apply for Belgian citizens living/residing in Belgium if they never lived for minimum 3 months in another country of the EU before returning to Belgium.

Please click here to find out more about the Visa fees

Aside from visa fee, there is a VFS service fee of Php 1,798 payable online upon booking an appointment.

Please click here to find out more about the VFS additional services

*Note that Visa fees and VFS additional services are payable in Cash and Credit Card

Visa for Family members of EU Citizens (visa C)

NOTE: Applicants should bring colored photocopies of all their supporting documents as per the stated requirements in a standard format.

Applicants, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

• The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

  • Use coloured photo with plain white background.
  • The photo must be no more than 6-months old (not used in any visas).
  • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly (hair behind ears).
  • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
  • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

The legal processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days.

You must fill out your visa application form by clicking here.