Visa facts checked against official sources on 1 October 2026
Belgium visa requirements for Indians: overview
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa to visit Belgium. Applications are submitted through VFS Global visa application centres in India.
Required documents
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or address of stay
- Recent bank statements showing funds for the trip
- Travel medical insurance valid for the Schengen area
Belgium visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Short-stay visa (type C) | Tourism, business and family visits | €90; €45 for children aged 6 to 12; free under 6 |
| Long-stay visa (type D) | Study, work and family reunion | €250; an additional contribution applies to some applications |
In addition, every applicant pays a VFS service fee of ₹2,750 (including taxes), even when exempt from the visa fee. Visa fees are converted to rupees at the rate set by the Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi and are non-refundable.
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application form online and print it.
- Book an appointment at the VFS Global centre you selected.
- Attend in person with your documents, and pay the visa fee and the VFS service fee.
- Track your application on the VFS website.
Processing time
The embassy page gives no fixed timeline. Under Schengen rules a decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days and can take up to 45 days in individual cases.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa to visit Belgium. Applications are submitted through VFS Global visa application centres in India.
Passport valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages; Completed visa application form; Recent passport-size photographs; Confirmed return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or address of stay; Recent bank statements showing funds for the trip; Travel medical insurance valid for the Schengen area.
Short-stay visa (type C): €90; €45 for children aged 6 to 12; free under 6. Long-stay visa (type D): €250; an additional contribution applies to some applications. In addition, every applicant pays a VFS service fee of ₹2,750 (including taxes), even when exempt from the visa fee. Visa fees are converted to rupees at the rate set by the Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi and are non-refundable.
The embassy page gives no fixed timeline. Under Schengen rules a decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days and can take up to 45 days in individual cases.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 1 October 2026.
- Embassy of Belgium in India: visa for Belgium if you live in India
- VFS Global: Belgium visa information for India
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Belgium visa guide.