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Nepal 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 (~NPR 14,950). Apply via VFS Global New Delhi (Belgian Embassy in Delhi serves Nepal). One of the stricter Schengen processors for South Asians.
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); Citizenship cert + PAN; Biometrics at VFS Delhi; Cover letter explaining purpose.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NPR 14,950). Apply via VFS Global New Delhi (Belgian Embassy in Delhi serves Nepal). One of the stricter Schengen processors for South Asians.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Nepalese: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties — Belgium known for stricter assessment; (3) Doubtful return intent — Nepalese diaspora in Belgium raises flag; (4) Inadequate insurance; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Asylum-claim history in EU; (7) Past Schengen overstays; (8) Documents not properly legalized.
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