Belgium Visa for Indian Citizens
Documents Checklist
- Passport: Original Passport valid for 3 months after the intended stay and must have 2 blank pages
- Visa Application Form: Online filled visa application form
- Coloured Photograph: 2 Passport size colour Photograph 35mm x 45 mm white background and 80% face cover
- Cover Letter: A covering letter from the applicant mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit. For self-employed/businessmen, the letter should be on their business Letter head for employed individuals it should be on company’s letterhead and others on the plain paper.
- Invitation Letter: from the inviting company stating the purpose and duration of stay duly signed along with the signatory’s name and designation and company stamp
- Day to Day Tour Itinerary: Mentioning details of places visiting
- Travel Bookings: Confirmed air tickets or booking of air tickets of onward and return
- Accomodation: Proof of reservation of hotel or any other accommodation for the intended stay.
- Travel Insurance: Valid for all Schengen countries throughout the duration of stay. Insurance should be amounting 30000 Euros
- Financial Document: Income tax return for last 3 years. Bank statement for last 3 months
- If Employed: 3-month Salary slip and NOC from employer.
- Company Documents: Company Income Tax Return (ITR) form. Certificate of Incorporation of the company
- Note: 1. Require 2 set of all documents. 2. For applicants applying from North/East VFS visa application centres biomatrix is mandatory.
Visa Fees
Visa: EURO 90/- Visa Appointment Charge: INR 2263/- Processing Time: 15 working days
📝 How to Apply – Simple 4-Step Process
Step 1
Form Filling
Step 2
Submit Documents
Step 3
We Verify Everything
Step 4
Receive Your Visa
❓ Frequently Asked Questions & Visa Rejection Reasons
Top 10 Belgium Visa FAQs
1. How long does it take to process a Belgium visa from India?
Usually 10–15 working days from the date of biometric appointment. However, delays are possible during peak seasons.
2. Do I need to book flight and hotel before applying?
Yes, you must submit confirmed flight reservations and hotel bookings at the time of application.
3. Is travel insurance mandatory for Belgium visa?
Yes, with minimum coverage of €30,000, valid for the entire Schengen zone and trip duration.
4. Can I apply for Belgium visa without visiting the embassy?
Yes. All applications are submitted via VFS Global. Physical presence is only needed for biometrics.
5. What financial proof is required?
Stamped bank statements of the last 3–6 months with sufficient balance (at least ₹1.5–2 lakhs), ITRs, and salary slips or income proof.
6. Can I apply for multiple countries with a Belgium visa?
Yes. A Schengen visa allows travel to all 27 Schengen countries. However, Belgium must be your main destination.
7. Is Belgium visa an e-Visa or sticker visa?
It is a sticker visa pasted into your passport after approval.
8. What is the visa validity?
Depends on embassy discretion. Typically 15 days to 90 days. Multiple-entry visas may be granted if travel history supports it.
9. Do students or retired people need to show income proof?
Yes. Sponsored documents from family (parents/spouse/children), along with their financial proof, are required.
10. Do I need to translate Indian documents?
No. Documents in English are accepted. Non-English documents must be translated and notarized.
❌ Common Reasons for Belgium Visa Rejection
- Insufficient or suspicious financial documents
- Unclear or fake flight/hotel bookings
- Travel purpose not clearly explained
- Weak ties to India or lack of return assurance
- Previous visa violations or overstays
- Incomplete documentation or unsigned forms
- Lack of sponsorship proof (if sponsored)
- Discrepancy between documents and cover letter
- Frequent Schengen visa refusals on record
- Application submitted too close to travel date
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