Visa Information
VISA TYPES
All about your Visas
All applications have to be made in person by the applicant including babies and children of any age.
Important information- please read
All applicants must comply fully with the documents required for the category of visa they are applying for. Incomplete applications may not be accepted, and alternative documentation other than that which is stated on the website also may not be accepted.
or may submit your application at your nearest VFS Global visa application Centre for the Belgium. All applicants applying for visa are advised to schedule a (prior) appointment to submit their application at the VFS Visa Application Centre for Belgium.
Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process.
The Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement came into force on 26 March 1995. The Schengen countries require visitors to obtain a common visa, which permits entry to the Schengen Area. The Schengen countries have reached agreements with each other on entry requirements and a common visa application form.
Updated the Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein , Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
If you have a Schengen visa for Belgium, you will also be permitted to travel in the other countries belonging to the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is valid for 90 days within a 180-day 'free period'. The free period begins on the date on which you first enter Belgium or the Schengen area.
You can use the free period in 2 ways:
- You can stay in Belgium or the Schengen area for 90 consecutive days. After your 90-day stay – plus a further 90 days outside Belgium or outside the Schengen area – you can apply again for a Schengen visa.
- You can also spread your 90-day stay over the whole 180-day free period. To do so, you will require a 'multiple entries' Schengen visa. When you apply for a Schengen visa, you can specify whether you want it to be single or multiple entry.
Short Stay
Tourist
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Overview
This visa allows you to stay and travel within the Schengen territory as stated on your visa. You may enter the Schengen territory as a visitor, but you are not allowed to take up work. To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least three working weeks before the intended date of departure. Please note you can submit your visa application up to 6 months prior to your date of travel
Basic Requirements:
To ensure application is processed without any delay, following a documents have to be included.
- Complete & Signed visa application form
- Supporting documentation as per relevant checklist
Applicants are requested to read carefully the list of required documents that needs to be submitted together with their visa application. Please make sure that you have all the documents indicated in the list, since an incomplete file can lead to the refusal of your visa.
In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last, you are not required to submit them again.
However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.
Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.
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Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) Form Filling Assistance SAR (56.78 – VAT Included per person ) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Documents Required
Tourist Visa Checklist -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
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Required Documents
Tourist Visa Checklist Online application form
Business
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Overview
The Business/Meeting/Training/Trade Fair Visa for the Schengen Countries is valid for a short stay (maximum 90 days) This visa allows you to stay and travel within the Schengen territory as stated on your visa. You may enter the Schengen territory as a visitor or for business consultations, but you are not allowed to take up work.
Applicant that is going to buy goods in Belgium (like second hand cars) he will apply for a commercial visa. While applicant that works for organisation and is going to do training at their organisation in Belgium, will apply for a professional visa.
To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least three working weeks before the intended date of departure. Please note you can submit your visa application up to 3 months prior to your date of travel.
In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.
However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.
Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.
-
Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
-
Required Documents
Business Visa Checklist Online application form
Training
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Overview
The Business/Meeting/Training/Trade Fair Visa for the Schengen Countries is valid for a short stay (maximum 90 days) This visa allows you to stay and travel within the Schengen territory as stated on your visa. You may enter the Schengen territory as a visitor or for business consultations, but you are not allowed to take up work.
Applicant that is going to buy goods in Belgium (like second hand cars) he will apply for a commercial visa. While applicant that works for organisation and is going to do training at their organisation in Belgium, will apply for a professional visa.
To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least three working weeks before the intended date of departure. Please note you can submit your visa application up to 3 months prior to your date of travel.
In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.
However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.
Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.
-
Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
-
Required Documents
Training Visa Checklist Online application form
Visiting Family & Friends
-
Overview
To ensure application is processed without any delay, following are the documents to be included.
- Complete & Signed visa application form.
- Original Passport & three (3) clear copies of applicant’s current passport datapage.
- Supporting documentation as per the relevant checklist.
Applicants are requested to read carefully the list of required documents that need to be submitted together with their visa application. Please make sure that you have all the documents indicated in the list, since an incomplete file can lead to the refusal of your visa.To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least three working weeks before the intended date of departure. Please note you can submit your visa application up to 3 months prior to your date of travel.
In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.
However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.
Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.
-
Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
-
Required Documents
Checklist for Visiting Family & Friends Online application form
EU Member (Spouse or Children)
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Overview
To ensure application is processed without any delay, following are the documents to be included.
- Complete & Signed visa application form.
- Original Passport & three (3) clear copies of applicant’s current passport datapage.
- Supporting documentation as per the relevant checklist.
Applicants are requested to read carefully the list of required documents that need to be submitted together with their visa application. Please make sure that you have all the documents indicated in the list, since an incomplete file can lead to the refusal of your visa.To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least three working weeks before the intended date of departure. Please note you can submit your visa application up to 3 months prior to your date of travel.
In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.
However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.
Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.
-
Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
-
Required Documents
Checklist for EU Member Online application form
Medical Visit
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Overview
This visa allows you to stay and receive medical care within the Schengen territory as stated on your visa. To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least 3 to 4 working weeks before the intended date of departure.
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Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
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Required Documents
Medical Visa Checklist Online application form
Transit
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Overview
This visa allows you only a transit in the international zone or in the zone under the authority of the customs at the airport. It does not allow you to leave the airport.
To avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least 15 working days before the intended date of departure.
To check if you need this type of visa please click here
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Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 405 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 202.5 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Documents Required
Transit visa checklist -
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
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Required Documents
Transit Visa Checklist Online application form
Return visa
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Overview
Return visa: kindly refer to the required documents for checklist.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
VISA CATEGORY GENERAL RULE VISA FEE IN EUROS VISA FEE IN SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 792 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
SERVICE CHARGES AND OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES VISA FEE IN SAR REMARKS
(ALL APPLICABLE TAXES INCLUDED)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash/ card.
- Above charges are non-refundable
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Normal processing time of a short stay visa application during this season might take up to 30 working days as below:
- Processing time counts from the day of receiving the application at the Embassy.
- Processing time does not include official holidays and weekends.
- Submitting an incomplete application will result in longer processing time and a higher chance of a negative decision.
- This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
If you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Dammam, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics.
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
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Required Documents
Online application form Belgium checklist for return visa -
Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
- Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Long Stay
Diplomatic/Special passports and family members
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Overview
Diplomats and family members going to be accredited for their mission in Belgium is exempted from paying the embassy fees. However, VFS fees are payable. Children above 18 years old and household staff have different rules. Please contact the embassy prior to your application.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
VISA CATEGORY GENERAL RULE VISA FEE IN EUROS VISA FEE IN SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
SERVICE CHARGES AND OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES VISA FEE IN SAR REMARKS
(ALL APPLICABLE TAXES INCLUDED)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash / card .
- Above charges are non-refundable
- Diplomats and family members going to be accredited for their mission in Belgium is exempted from paying the embassy fees. However, VFS fees are payable. Children above 18 years old and household staff have different rules. Please contact the embassy prior to your application.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
- Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Family Reunification (Article 40)
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Overview
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
VISA CATEGORY GENERAL RULE VISA FEE IN EUROS VISA FEE IN SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
SERVICE CHARGES AND OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES VISA FEE IN SAR REMARKS
(ALL APPLICABLE TAXES INCLUDED)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash / card.
- Above charges are non-refundable
- The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Required Documents
Checklist for family Reunification – Article 40 Online Application Form -
Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
- Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Family Reunification (Article 10 + 10BIS)
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Overview
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
VISA CATEGORY GENERAL RULE VISA FEE IN EUROS VISA FEE IN SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
SERVICE CHARGES AND OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES VISA FEE IN SAR REMARKS
(ALL APPLICABLE TAXES INCLUDED)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash / card.
- Above charges are non-refundable
- The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Required Documents
Checklist for family Reunification – Article 10 + 10BIS Online Application Form -
Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
- Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Family Reunification with Refugee Sub
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Overview
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
VISA CATEGORY GENERAL RULE VISA FEE IN EUROS VISA FEE IN SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
SERVICE CHARGES AND OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES VISA FEE IN SAR REMARKS
(ALL APPLICABLE TAXES INCLUDED)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash / card.
- Above charges are non-refundable
- The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Required Documents
Family Reunification with a refugee/sub Online Application Form -
Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
- Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Study Visa
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Overview
STUDY VISA
Higher education or the preparatory year ahead of higher education :
Studying in a private higher education establishment
Biometric Data Enrolment
Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to register their biometrics which includes scans of all fingerprints and live digital photo.
Please be advised that due to mandatory fingerprint collection for all visa applications, applicants residing in Oman seeking Long-Stay visas must submit their applications in person at a VFS Global office located in Saudi Arabia.
Omani Long-Stay applicants may request the return of their passports after submitting their applications and having them scanned at the Embassy of Belgium. However, please note that processing this request may take several days.
For student visa applications, the Embassy of Belgium may require an in-person interview. Therefore, students residing in Oman are advised to carefully plan their stay in Riyadh to accommodate this potential requirement.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
Visa Category General Rule Visa fee in Euros Visa Fee in SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and Card
Service Charges and other Optional services
Service Charges and other optional services Visa Fee in SAR Remarks
(all applicable taxes included)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash / card.
- Above charges are non-refundable
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
Required Documents
Belgium Checklist for Study Visa Medical certificate Annex32 FR Annex32 NL Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorized hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia.
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Work Permit
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Overview
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Visa D for employees (with work permit)
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Visa D for self-employed (with professional card)
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Biometric Data Enrolment
Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to register their biometrics which includes scans of all fingerprints and live digital photo.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
Visa Category General Rule Visa fee in Euros Visa Fee in SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
Service Charges and other optional services Visa Fee in SAR Remarks
(all applicable taxes included)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash/ card.
- Above charges are non-refundable
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Required Documents
Online application form Belgium checklist for work permit visa -
Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Researchers with hosting agreement
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Overview
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Researchers with hosting agreement
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Biometric Data Enrolment
Applicants applying for Belgium Long Stay Visa (D Visa) Category are requested to appear in person at the visa application center to register their biometrics which includes scans of all fingerprints and live digital photo.
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Visa Fees
The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.
Visa Category General Rule Visa fee in Euros Visa Fee in SAR Long stay
(more than 90 days)Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 Nationals from : Israel, San Marino, Japan, Morocco and Turkey 0 0 Students in the programs of Erasmus Mundus, Lotus and Tempus. 0 0 Students with scholarship from the Belgian State (Federal State or Regional Authorities) (like DGCD, VLIR, etc.); from Belgian Universities and Belgian High Schools and from European Commission or European Institutions. 0 0 Researchers who have a scholarship from a Belgian University (including researchers who have signed a “gastovereenkomst – convention d’accueil”) 0 0 All other applicants 180 810 Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in the Riyadh Saudi Arabia. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- The visa fee is non-refundable.
- Visa Fees and other charges can be paid in cash and card
Service Charges and other Optional services
Service Charges and other optional services Visa Fee in SAR Remarks
(all applicable taxes included)Premium Lounge Fees 322 Optional Service Assisted Form Filling 46 Optional Service Courier Fees 46 Optional Service Photograph service 46 Optional Service SMS Fees 5.75 Optional Service Photocopy service 2.30 Optional Service Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) 36.46 (VAT Included per Email) VFS Service Fees 126.00 For each application Please Note:
- All charges are payable in cash / card .
- Above charges are non-refundable
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
Don’t wait until the last moment to submit your visa application
The decision making time might be longer during some periods (summer months, holiday season). Therefore, make sure to submit your visa early enough.
Submit a complete file
Read attentively the information about the necessary documents to be provided before submitting your file. If the Consulate needs to ask for additional documents before being able to take a decision or before sending your file to the Immigration Office, you might not receive your visa on time.
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Legalization
Legalizations of the documents for long stay
- Legalization of the documents can be submitted at Belgium Embassy in Riyadh on every Monday between 13:00 – 15:00 hrs and the legalized documents can be collected on the following Thursday between 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.
- Original documents and the translations of them must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy
Documents legalization required for the long stay
- Medical Report from an authorised hospital approved by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia
- Criminal Report from Police station (Applicants above 18 years)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- If going for studies; the sponsor must get the document attested by Chamber of Commerce and legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Getting Married in Belgium
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Overview
Marriage (Procedure & Documents)
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Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 396 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 198 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
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Documents Required
Checklist for Visa To Get Married in Belgium
Please click here for the Medical certificate Form
Please click here for the Visa application Form
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Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
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Processing Time
As a general rule, once Schengen visa application is received at the Embassy, a decision is taken within 15 working days. Currently, during high season and/or in cases where the Embassy needs more scrutiny and information, the processing time may be up to 45 calendar days.
This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
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Required Documents
Checklist for Visa To Get Married in Belgium Online application form
Cohabitation
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Overview
Marriage (Procedure & Documents)
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Visa Fees
CHARGE TYPE AMOUNT REMARKS Visa Fees SAR 396 For each application Children between 6-12 years SAR 198 For each application Albanian, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay SAR 147 For each application The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Belgium Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 151.2 (VAT Included) payable in cash
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.
Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.
Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.
Additional Service Amount in SAR Premium Lounge SAR 357.084 per application (VAT Included) Courier Delivery of the passport SAR 50.988 per application (VAT Included) SMS Service SAR 6.384 per application (VAT Included) Photography SAR 50.988 – VAT Included(4 Photographs) Photocopy SAR (2.562 – VAT Included per page) Documents Printing Services (EMAIL) SAR (36.46 – VAT Included per Email) All optional services are non-refundable.
The visa application should be submitted during (12 months) following the decision of the CGRS to recognize refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection the original documents + 1 copy of the following documents (the originals will be returned to you).
-
Photo Specifications
Photograph Quality
The photographs must be:
- No more than 6-months old
- 35-40mm in width
- Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
- In sharp focus and clear
- Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
The photographs must:
- Show you looking directly at the camera
- Show your skin tones naturally
- Have appropriate brightness and contrast
- Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.
Style and lighting
The photographs must be:
- Be colour neutral
- Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
- Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
- Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
- Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye
Glasses and head covers
If you wear glasses:
- Be colour neutral
- The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
- Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.
Head coverings :
- Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
Expression and frame
Your photographs must:
- Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
-
Processing Time
As a general rule, once Schengen visa application is received at the Embassy, a decision is taken within 15 working days. Currently, during high season and/or in cases where the Embassy needs more scrutiny and information, the processing time may be up to 45 calendar days.
This period may, in individual cases, be extended if more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
Please note that your passport will be kept during the visa application process.
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Required Documents
Checklist for Cohabitation Online application form
Legalization
The Embassy receives legalizations on Monday 1:00-3:00 P.M. by appointments.
FOR APPOINTMENT BOOKING:
- The filled-in information must be in English or French language.
- You must add a correct mobile number and email address of the person who will be visiting the Embassy.
- A confirmation email for your appointment will be sent to the email address you provide, please print it the confirmation or show it to the Embassy’s security at the gate.
- For documents legalization, the maximum number of collected documents are 5 documents only for the same family/one appointment.
Please book an appointment to submit your documents on Monday:
To use a document issued from Saudi Arabia in Belgium, you have two options:
- Get the document apostilled from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia.
- Get the document legalized by the Embassy of Belgium in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia.
The legalization or apostille has no expiry date, but if the document has a time-limited validity, that of the legalization or apostille shall be equally limited.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Each document should be stamped (within the past 6 months) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) prior to submitting it to Embassy.
Note: If the document is Saudi, the Saudi MOFA stamp should be placed on the document. Similarly for the Yemeni documents, where the Yemeni MOFA stamp should be placed on the document.
PAYMENT
The legalization fee is 80 SAR per stamp.
You can come to the embassy to make the payment by debit card.
Please note that there is an additional point already mentioned on the VFS website as below:
- Documents legalization required for the long stay
