IMPORTANT!  It can take up to 90 days to apply for a visa to Belgium depending on the type of passport you are traveling on.  Please do not put off your visa till the last minute.  If you require a visa for Belgium then please make sure to contact WCA Family first.  In most cases, you will require original documents which can only be sent to you by us.  We caution you against trying to arrange a visa through a local travel agency unless you have used them regularly and are confident with their services.

Nationals of the following countries do not require Visa to enter Belgium:

Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Bolivia
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United States of America
Uruguay
Vatican City

Nationalities, NOT listed above require a visa.  Requirements vary according to nationality, passport or Travel Document used, as well as purpose and duration of the trip. 

Please contact a Belgian Embassy or consulate nearest you for an application form and information about required documents.  Click here to view contact information for Belgian Embassies and consulates worldwide,

WCA Family will be able to help you obtain an invitation letter if required.

 

Additional Notes Regarding visas to Belgium:

1. Official documents drawn up in a language other than French, Dutch, English or German must be translated by a sworn translator.
2. Foreign official documents (originals and translations) shall be presented, after their legalization by the local authorities, to the competent Belgian diplomatic authorities. The latter will make the legalizations and true copies for administrative purposes. The originals will be returned to the applicants.  
3. Applicants are expected to check with the consulate or embassy about their application result 48 hours to 8 weeks, depending on nationality and resident status, and whether applying by post or in person. Certain nationals must apply in person (contact Consulate or Consular section at Embassy for further details).
4. The embassy or consulate may request additional information and documents from you and you may also be required to conduct an interview with embassy or consulate officials.
5. Embassies or consulates will inform relevant departments if finding submitted documents to be false or inadequate so please make sure that you only provide correct information.

 

For additional information regarding visas, please contact conference@wcapn.com.