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Belgium Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for Belgium from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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Belgium visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Set by the consulate; single, double or multiple entry | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Business visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Single or multiple entry; MEV up to 5 years possible | — | Max 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Dependent visa | Long-stay (type D) visa fee €250Family reunification / dependent long-stay visa. Confirmed €250 effective 1 July 2026 (was €180) on the official IBZ visa-fees page. Applies to appointments after 30 June 2026. Set by the Belgian government; collected at the consulate / VFS India in the INR equivalent at the embassy exchange rate. Immigration Office contribution fee (redevance / bijdrage) €218Confirmed €218 for family reunification (with a Belgian citizen, settled foreigner, limited-stay foreigner or student) on the official IBZ contribution-fee page, indexed rate effective 1 Jan 2026. Charged per non-exempt applicant. Paid by bank transfer to the Belgian Immigration Office; proof of payment required or the application is inadmissible. | ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 | Legal decision period of up to 9 months where the sponsor is a non-EU national, which the Immigration Office may extend by 3 months twice in complex cases; up to 4 months where the sponsor holds an EU Blue Card or highly qualified permit (extendable once by 3 months). Time spent gathering documents and securing a VFS appointment is additional. | Tied to the sponsor. After you enter on the Visa D and register at your commune, you receive a residence card that matches the sponsor's permit; it is renewable for as long as the income, accommodation, insurance and family-relationship conditions continue to be met. | Multiple | Long stay (over 90 days). You reside in Belgium for as long as the sponsor's permit remains valid and the family relationship continues. |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Passport issued within 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
- Schengen application form completed on the VisaOnWeb platform
- Two recent passport photographs to Schengen/ICAO specification
- Flight tickets and a day-by-day travel itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in Belgium (hotel bookings, or an invitation letter from your host)
- Cover letter stating the purpose and dates of your trip
- Travel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen area for a minimum of EUR 30,000, including illness, accident, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation
- Bank statements for the last 3–6 months and latest income-tax returns showing sufficient funds
- Proof of employment or business, leave sanction where applicable, and evidence of ties to India
- Biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) given in person at the VFS Global centre
Business visa — document checklist
- Passport valid at least three months beyond departure from Schengen, issued within the last 10 years, with two blank pages, plus copies of past visas.
- VisaOnWeb application confirmation (the online form is valid for 30 days) and one recent Schengen-specification photograph.
- Invitation letter from the Belgian host company on its letterhead, stating the purpose, dates of the visit and who bears the costs.
- Covering letter from your Indian employer or company on letterhead confirming your position, the trip and leave, with proof of business (company registration/incorporation, GST, or proprietorship/partnership proof).
- Flight tickets and hotel reservation (or the host's accommodation) covering the entire stay.
- Travel medical insurance covering the whole trip with a minimum of EUR 30,000 cover valid across the Schengen area.
- Financial proof: personal bank statements for the last six months, latest income tax return / Form 16, and recent salary slips.
- Biometrics (fingerprints and a live photo) given in person at the VFS Global centre; children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting.
Dependent visa — document checklist
- Valid passport (a travel document recognised by Belgium) valid for at least 12 months at the time the visa is issued, with blank pages.
- Completed and signed Visa D application form (generated through VisaOnWeb) with recent passport-size photographs meeting the specifications.
- Proof of the family relationship: marriage certificate or registered-partnership certificate, and children's birth certificates, legalised/apostilled and translated where required.
- Copy of the sponsor's valid Belgian residence permit or single permit and identity document.
- Proof of the sponsor's stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence (recent pay slips, employment contract, tax and bank documents).
- Proof of adequate accommodation (registered lease, property title, or the employer's housing commitment).
- Proof of health insurance covering the joining family member(s) in Belgium.
- Recent police clearance / certificate of good conduct for applicants of majority age.
- Medical certificate as required for long-stay applicants.
- Proof of payment of the visa fee, the administrative contribution (redevance) payable to the Immigration Office where applicable, and the VFS service charge.
How it works
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Honest case review
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Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
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