Belgium
Western Europe · Schengen area
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Fees & exemptions
- Standard adult short-stay visa
Charged as about GBP 81 in London
€90 - Child 6-11Reduced
Charged as about GBP 40.50
€45 - Child under 6Free
Exempt
Free - Facilitation-agreement nationalsReduced
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Belarus, Cape Verde
€35 - Family member of an EU citizenFree
Directive 2004/38/EC, with proof of the relationship
Free - TLScontact service feeService fee
GBP 34.70 per applicant, non-refundable
+€39 - Prime Time appointmentOptional
About GBP 79.74 per person for early or out-of-hours slots
+€92
The EUR 90 Schengen fee is collected in sterling at TLScontact's own rate (about GBP 81), plus a mandatory GBP 34.70 service fee. Card payment only, no Amex.
Where to apply
TLScontact visa application centre in Wandsworth, London, acting for the Embassy of Belgium.
Appointment system
Book online at visas-be.tlscontact.com. Prime Time slots (early morning and out of hours) cost extra. Biometrics are taken at your first Schengen application or if your last set is more than 59 months old.
Required documents
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure, with 2 blank pages
- One recent biometric passport photo
- UK residence permit or visa proving lawful stay in the UK
- Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 cover for the Schengen area
- Proof of accommodation in Belgium or an invitation letter
- Return flight reservation
- Bank statements and payslips showing sufficient means
- Proof of employment, business or study in the UK
- Cover letter setting out the purpose and itinerary
Editor tips
Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 working days before travel, and book the TLScontact slot early in summer.
Country-specific quirks
Fees are charged in sterling at TLScontact's fixed exchange rate, so the amount you pay will not match the EUR figure exactly.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Belgium are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Belgium mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Belgium visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Belgium mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonTLScontactTLScontact — Belgium Visa Application Centre
Vantage London, Great West Road, Brentford TW8 9AG
All Belgian visa categories for applicants resident in the UK.
- LondonEmbassyEmbassy of Belgium in London
17 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1X 7EE
Consular oversight and legalisation of documents.
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
TLScontact visa application centre in Wandsworth, London, acting for the Embassy of Belgium.
Appointment system
Book online at visas-be.tlscontact.com. Prime Time slots (early morning and out of hours) cost extra. Biometrics are taken at your first Schengen application or if your last set is more than 59 months old.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Belgium are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Belgium visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonTLScontactTLScontact — Belgium Visa Application Centre
Vantage London, Great West Road, Brentford TW8 9AG
All Belgian visa categories for applicants resident in the UK.
- LondonEmbassyEmbassy of Belgium in London
17 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1X 7EE
Consular oversight and legalisation of documents.
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Belgium
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Brussels and attach the confirmations to your application.
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