DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR BELGIUM TOURIST VISA

If you are thinking about places to visit in Europe, you won’t want to miss Belgium.

It may not be the first European country you think about visiting when planning a European vacation, but there are lots of reasons why Belgium is a great place to travel. This small country, located in the geographical and political center of Europe, has long been a favorite place of mine to recommend to everyone from the experienced to the novice European traveler.

Let’s apply for Belgium Tourist Visa to find out the reasons why Belgium is a great place to travel.

Vietnam-legal.com would like to give the list documents required for Belgium Tourist Visa:

1. A passport or official travel document issued within the last 10 years with a validity that exceeds the end of your intended stay by at least 3 months. Please make sure your passport has at least 2 double spare pages to affix the visa.

2. One visa application form and two recent passport-size photos. The application form must be completely filled in and signed.

3. Proof of financial means in the country of residence: bank statements covering at least 3 months, credit cards, traveler cheques, tax income papers, real estate property…

4. In case a pledge from a guarantor (“Tenlasteneming” or “Prise en charge”) is signed in Belgium:

The guarantor of Belgian nationality must reside in Belgium. The guarantor of foreign nationality must be allowed to stay in Belgium for an unlimited time.
The document can be obtained from the guarantor’s municipality where it has to be certified. It is valid for 6 months after its issue.
+ Official proof of sufficient solvency of the guarantor: copy of the guarantor’s recent salary sheets, covering the last 3 months /guarantor’s most recent tax sheet/ other official proof of the guarantor’s solvency. Remark: a letter from the bank or deposit account statement will not do.
+ A photocopy of the identity card or the unlimited residence permit of the guarantor.
+ An original and authenticated Certificate of family composition on the name of the guarantor, issued by his/her municipality in Belgium.

5. Proof of lodging, i.e. hotel reservations, rental of holiday home, stay with a family member or friend.

6. Proof of family/friend relation. (The documents regarding the family relation must be legalized, but not translated).

7. If you are a minor, please present written consent of a parent or guardian having the care and custody of you. This consent must be translated and legalized. Thank you for also submitting a birth certificate of the minor (translated and legalized).

8. If you work or study: proof of approval for holidays.

9. Proof of travel/accident insurance to cover possible medical expenses, hospitalization costs and/or repatriation for medical reasons while travelling in Belgium or in other Schengen countries, with medical cover for at least € 30.000. Please provide a photocopy and the original contract which will be returned to you. You will have to show proof of travel/accident insurance when entering the Schengen area.

10. In case of travelling beyond the Schengen area, foreign visa of the country (-ies) that will be visited.

11. Your flight reservation (return ticket).

12. At the collection of your visa: your flight ticket (original + copy).

With Belgium Tourist Visa, please feel free to contact Vietnam-legal.com for:

+ Consulting all visa requirements, condition, the duration of visa

+ Collecting and assessing all documents to apply

+ Performing all application form, administrative procedures on behalf of client

+ Supporting notarization and translation

+ Representing client to submit documents to competent authority

+ Following and informing the result to client

+ Representing client to get visa at Embassy/Consulate.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR BELGIUM BUSINESS VISA

Vietnam-legal.com would like to give the list of requirements for Belgium Business Visa:

1. A passport or official travel document issued within the last 10 years with a validity that exceeds the end of your intended stay by at least 3 months. Please make sure your passport has at least 2 double spare pages to affix the visa.

2. One visa application form and two recent passport-size photos. The application form must be completely filled in and signed.

3. An original invitation letter from the inviting company in Belgium, mentioning the name, profession and passport number of the person(s) invited, the purpose and duration of the visit, which party will bear the travelling and lodging expenses. This letter should be made on official letter head paper used by the company.

4. A covering letter from the Vietnamese company (or an official organization in Vietnam) confirming the applicant’s position within the company. The letter should also mention which party is bearing the expenses related to the trip of the applicant. This letter should be made on official letter head paper used by the company.

5. We recommend that you provide documents proving the business relationship between both companies + proof of commercial relation with a company(ies) in the EU. If you are visiting a fair, thank you for submitting your proof of registration.

6. Proof of financial means in the country of residence: bank statements covering at least 3 months, credit cards, traveller cheques, tax income papers, real estate property…

7. Proof of travel/accident insurance to cover possible medical expenses, hospitalization costs and/or repatriation for medical reasons while travelling in Belgium or in other Schengen countries, with medical cover for at least € 30.000. Please provide a photocopy and the original contract which will be returned to you. You will have to show proof of travel/accident insurance when entering the Schengen area.

8. In case of travelling beyond the Schengen area, foreign visa of the country(-ies) that will be visited.

9. Your flight reservation (return ticket).

10. At the collection of your visa: your flight ticket (original + copy).

With Belgium Business Visa, please feel free to contact Vietnam-legal.com for:

+ Consulting all visa requirements, condition, the duration of visa

+ Collecting and assessing all documents to apply

+ Performing all application form, administrative procedures on behalf of client

+ Supporting notarization and translation

+ Representing client to submit documents to competent authority

+ Following and informing the result to client

+ Representing client to get visa at Embassy/Consulate.

GLOBAL CONSULTING SERVICES COMPANY

Address: 2th Floor, no 95 Cau Giay street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel: (+84) 4 35626100

Hotline: (+84) 988297732

Email: [email protected]

Website: Vietnam-legal.com

Contact us

HOW TO APPLY FOR BELGIUM FAMILY/ FRIEND VISIT VISA?

Vietnam-legal.com would like to give the instruction for Vietnamese and expats in Vietnam who want to apply for Belgium Family/ Friend Visit Visa:

1. A passport or official travel document issued within the last 10 years with a validity that exceeds the end of your intended stay by at least 3 months. Please make sure your passport has at least 2 double spare pages to affix the visa.

2. One visa application form and two recent passport-size photos. The application form must be completely filled in and signed.

3. Proof of financial means in the country of residence: bank statements covering at least 3 months, credit cards, traveller cheques, tax income papers, real estate property…

4. In case a pledge from a guarantor (“Tenlasteneming” or “Prise en charge”) is signed in Belgium:

The guarantor of Belgian nationality must reside in Belgium. The guarantor of foreign nationalitymust be allowed to stay in Belgium for an unlimited time.
The document can be obtained from the guarantor’s municipality where it has to be certified. It is valid for 6 months after its issue.

+ Official proof of sufficient solvency of the guarantor: copy of the guarantor’s recent salary sheets, covering the last 3 months /guarantor’s most recent tax sheet/ other official proof of the guarantor’s solvency. Remark: a letter from the bank or deposit account statement will not do.

+ A photocopy of the identity card or the unlimited residence permit of the guarantor.

+ An original and authenticated Certificate of family composition on the name of the guarantor, issued by his/her municipality in Belgium.

5. Proof of lodging, i.e. hotel reservations, rental of holiday home, stay with a family member or friend.

6. Proof of family/friend relation. (The documents regarding the family relation must be legalized, but not translated).

7. Proof of integration into the country of residence: family ties, professional status.

8. If you are a minor, please present written consent of a parent or guardian having the care and custody of you. This consent must be translated and legalized. Thank you for also submitting a birth certificate of the minor (translated and legalized).

9. If you work or study: proof of approval for holidays.

10. Proof of travel/accident insurance to cover possible medical expenses, hospitalization costs and/or repatriation for medical reasons while travelling in Belgium or in other Schengen countries, with medical cover for at least € 30.000. Please provide a photocopy and the original contract which will be returned to you. You will have to show proof of travel/accident insurance when entering the Schengen area.

11. In case of travelling beyond the Schengen area, foreign visa of the country (-ies) that will be visited.

12. Your flight reservation (return ticket).

13. At the collection of your visa: your flight ticket (original + copy).

With Belgium Family/ Friend Visit Visa, please feel free to contact Vietnam-legal.com for:

+ Consulting all visa requirements, condition, the duration of visa

+ Collecting and assessing all documents to apply

+ Performing all application form, administrative procedures on behalf of client

+ Supporting notarization and translation

+ Representing client to submit documents to competent authority

+ Following and informing the result to client

+ Representing client to get visa at Embassy/Consulate.

GLOBAL CONSULTING SERVICES COMPANY

Address: 2th Floor, no 95 Cau Giay street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel: (+84) 4 35626100

Hotline: (+84) 988297732

Email: [email protected]

Website: Vietnam-legal.com

Contact us

BELGIUM VISA EXEMPTION

Nationals of the following countries and travelling with a valid national (ordinary) passport do not need a visa.

Visas are not required by visitors from the following countries for visit up to 90 days in a 6 month period:

All European Union Countries	Holy See	Peru
Albania	Honduras	Saint Kitts and Nevis
Andorra	Hong Kong	Saint Lucia
Antigua and Barbuda	Israel	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Argentina	Japan	Samoa
Australia	Kiribati	San Marino
Austria	Macao	Serbia
Bahamas	Macedonia	Seychelles
Barbados	Malaysia	Singapore
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Marshall Islands	South Korea
Brazil	Mauritius	Switzerland
Brunei	Mexico	Taiwan
Canada	Micronesia	Timor-Leste
Chile	Moldova	Tonga
Colombia	Monaco	Trinidad and Tobago
Costarica	Montenegro	Tuvalu
Dominica	New Zealand	United Arab Emirates
El Salvador	Nicaragua	United States
Georgia	Palau	Uruguay
Grenada	Panama	Vanuatu
Guatemala	Paraguay	Vatican City and Venezuela

For those who do not belong to this list and want to apply for Visa to Belgium, please feel free to contact Vietnam-legal.com for:

+ Consulting all visa requirements, condition, the duration of visa

+ Collecting and assessing all documents to apply

+ Performing all application form, administrative procedures on behalf of client

+ Supporting notarization and translation

+ Representing client to submit documents to competent authority

+ Following and informing the result to client

+ Representing client to get visa at Embassy/Consulate.

The “boring” tag is laughable – Belgium, pretty and creative, is one of Europe’s most underrated travel destinations. Beer, chocolate and moules-frites might be the starting points for many first-time visitors, but while you’ll eat and drink well, the country’s other selling points are no less weighty.

Medieval cities like Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent play home to some stunning architecture, while a military legacy that covers everything from Waterloo to WWII holds its own interest. It’s compact, easy to travel around and boasts no fewer than 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On top of that it hosts riotous festivals like they’re going out of fashion and has a world-class arts heritage, to boot.

What Belgium isn’t, however, is straightforward. Divided into three regions − Flanders (the predominantly Dutch-speaking north), Wallonia (the predominantly French-speaking south) and the capital region of Brussels – it’s still very much split down linguistic lines. Even Belgians themselves will often refer to their homeland as an “artificial country.” In many ways, this only makes the place more fascinating.

Flanders is filled with museums and medieval architecture, its countryside studded with white-washed hamlets and paved with miles and miles of cycling paths. Its North Sea coastline offers opportunities to try land boarding or kitesurfing. Wallonia, meanwhile, follows a slower pace. Steeped in folklore, its main towns have a faded French elegance and are ideal jumping-off points for exploring the rolling hills of the Ardennes. In both halves of the country, there are some genuinely beautiful landscapes.

Brussels itself is a blend of Art Nouveau mansions and gleaming skyscrapers, art galleries and flea markets, “fritkot” chip stands and Michelin-starred restaurants. Made up of 19 communes − from the chic Ixelles district to up-and-coming Anderlecht − it’s a city with many faces. Each quarter offers a different take on the personality of “Europe’s capital,” which is apt in itself: in Belgium, very little matches the monochrome preconception.

GEOGRAPHY

Belgium is situated in northwestern Europe, bordered by France to the south, Germany to the east,Luxembourg to the southeast and the Netherlands to the north. There is 60km (37 miles) of North Sea coastline to the northwest. The country is divided into three regions: southern French-speaking Wallonia, northern Dutch-speaking Flanders and Brussels nestled between the two. Both Flanders and Wallonia are then subdivided into ten provinces: within Flanders they are West Flanders, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Antwerp and Limburg; within Wallonia they are Hainaut, Walloon Brabant, Namur, Liège and Luxembourg (not to be confused with the neighbouring country of Luxembourg).

Flanders’ landscape is characterised by low-lying polders near the coast, changing to rolling hills and fertile farming grounds in the Flemish Brabant and finishing with the wooded Hoge Kempen − Flanders’ only national park − in the east. Flowing across this landscape is the country’s largest river the Scheldt, which enters Belgium near Tournai and flows out to sea at Antwerp.

In contrast, landlocked Wallonia is dominated by intensive farming in its northern provinces, watered by the Sambre and Meuse rivers, with the terrain rising to form the hills and gorges of the Ardennes in the south. Belgium’s highest point is Signal de Botrange, at 694m (2280ft), located in the far east.

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