Belgium

Kingdom of Belgium

Western EuropeBrusselsBE · BEL

At a glance

Currency
Euro
EUR · €
Languages
German
deu · +2
Calling code
+32
Area
30,528 km²
newDaylight today9h 36m↑ 07:37 · ↓ 17:14
Entry & visa

Belgium visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Belgium depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
93
Visa-free
nationalities
0
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
105
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Belgium, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Part of the Schengen area

Belgium has been a Schengen member since 1995: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.

Schengen entry rules for Belgium
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Do you need a visa for Belgium?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Belgium — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Belgium visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Belgium runs on 230V with plug types C, E. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type E
Two round pins + ground hole

Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Belgium.

Full power guide for Belgium

Location

50.8° N, 4.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 4 countries

Light & dark

Brussels swings from 8-hour winter days to 16 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:14.

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