Data verified
India passport holders: Single entry for Belgium. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India (Belgian Embassy in Delhi). Belgium is a common Schengen destination for Indians.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit. Belgian National D (>90 days): Work (Single Permit), Study, Family, Long-term Residence, Au Pair.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within any 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel/Sponsor's Verbintenis tot tenlasteneming; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment letter; ITR (2 years); Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India; Cover letter explaining purpose.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India (Belgian Embassy in Delhi). Belgium is a common Schengen destination for Indians.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties — Belgium known for stricter assessment; (3) Doubtful return intent — Belgian Indian diaspora raises flag; (4) Inadequate insurance; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Asylum-claim history in EU; (7) Past Schengen overstays; (8) Documents not properly apostilled.
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