Belgium
Western Europe · Schengen area
Do US citizens need a visa? No — up to 90 days
US citizens visa-exempt for up to 90 days in 180 days for tourism/business.
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult standard€90
- Child 6-12€45
Standard Schengen visa fee plus TLScontact service fee.
Where to apply
TLScontact Visa Application Centres (for most jurisdictions) or Belgian Embassy Washington DC / Consulates General in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York
Appointment system
Book via TLScontact website (visas-be.tlscontact.com); Honorary consulates do not issue Schengen visas.
Required documents
- Application form
- Valid passport
- Photo
- Travel medical insurance EUR 30,000
- Proof of funds
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel 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
Belgium uses TLScontact (not VFS) as visa outsourcing partner in the US; applicants must choose the centre matching consular district.
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 US
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United States 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.
- Washington, DCEmbassy of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Issues Schengen visas; jurisdiction area not fully detailed on site
Official page - AtlantaConsulate General of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Official page - Los AngelesConsulate General of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Official page - New YorkConsulate General of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Official page
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
TLScontact Visa Application Centres (for most jurisdictions) or Belgian Embassy Washington DC / Consulates General in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York
Appointment system
Book via TLScontact website (visas-be.tlscontact.com); Honorary consulates do not issue Schengen visas.
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 States hand in Belgium visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- Washington, DCEmbassy of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Issues Schengen visas; jurisdiction area not fully detailed on site
Official page - AtlantaConsulate General of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Official page - Los AngelesConsulate General of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Official page - New YorkConsulate General of Belgium
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Official page
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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