Visa Information

VISA TYPES

All applications have to be made in person by the applicant due to the biometric enrolment process.

All applicants must fully comply with relevant documentation required for respective visa categories. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

You may submit your visa application at VFS Global Belgium Visa Application Centre. Those applying for short-stay Schengen visas (for business, tourism, leisure) are advised to submit their application at the Belgium Visa Application Centre.

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.

Short term Visa

Schengen Rule

The visa application has to be presented to the Embassy/Consulate of the country of main destination (determined by the purpose of the journey and the length of stay).

If your main destination cannot be ascertained, the Schengen state through which you first enter the territory of these countries is responsible for granting the visa.

Please note, applications are only accepted within 6 months of the requested date of arrival.

Do I need a Visa for Belgium?

Click here to check if you require a visa to enter Belgium.

Schengen Visa and Visa Code

In order to apply for a Schengen visa, the applicant needs to provide the documents as per the purpose of the trip. In individual cases, additional documents may be requested. Presentation of the documents does not automatically lead to the issuance of a visa and possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry. There is no automatic entitlement or legal right to a Schengen visa. The ultimate decision regarding admission to the Schengen territory lies with the border authorities upon arrival.

The Visa Code standardizes the visa requirements which must be examined by the mission in the course of the visa procedure. The respective mission makes a decision on the visa application at its own discretion, taking into account all the circumstances in any given individual case.

All visa applicants for Belgium are advised to schedule an appointment and visit the Joint Visa Application Centre in Kuwait to submit their applications, together with all necessary documents

Processing time for a visa may take up to 15 working days. Applicants are therefore requested to organise themselves accordingly, taking into consideration possible waiting periods due to the online appointment system.

The purpose of the proposed visit may not be altered once the visa has been issued. This is also applicable after entering the Schengen territory.

Information on this website is subject to change, kindly check the information for updates before you apply.

Tourism

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist.
    pdf Parental authorization for minors below 18 years

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Business

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist for Business

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Family and Friends visit

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist for Family and Friend visit

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Marriage

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist for Tourism

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Directive 2004-38-EC

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click shere for the checklist for Tourism

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Cohabitation

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist for Tourism

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Cohabitation with EU National

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    PDF Icon Please Click here for the checklist.

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Nannies

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist.
    pdf Letter of Guarantee for Housemaid

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Cultural and Sports Events

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist for Tourism

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Airport Transit

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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.

    Please click on Do I need a visa? to find out whether a Schengen visa is required or check on the interactive map to learn more about the Schengen area.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased,Click here

    pdf Please click here for the checklist.

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is approximately 15 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Long Term Visa

National or Long Term Visas (Category D) for Belgium are issued by the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait, applications can be submitted only through prior appointments.

The Belgium Embassy is only allowed to issue your visa, if a confirmation has been issued by the Foreign Nationals Authority in Belgium. You will be informed automatically when the residence permit has been authorized.

Your visa can only be issued to you in Kuwait. It cannot be forwarded to Belgium and it cannot be issued in Belgium after your arrival. After your arrival in Belgium you must register as soon as possible with the Foreign Nationals Authority of your place of residence

Study

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    PDF Icon Please Click here for the checklist.
    PDF Icon Interview Sheet
    PDF Icon Medical Certificate
    pdf Letter of Support

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • 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.

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Work Permit

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist
    PDF Icon Medical Certificate

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is minimum 30 -45 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Student Art. 58

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist
    pdf Medical certificate
    pdf Interview Sheet
    pdf Letter of Support

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • 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.

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Student at Private Institutes Art. 9

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist
    pdf Medical certificate
    pdf Interview Sheet
    pdf Letter of Support

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • 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.

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Family Reunion Art.10bis

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist
    pdf Medical certificate

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is minimum 30 - 45 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Family Reunion Art.10

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist
    pdf Medical certificate

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is minimum 30 - 45 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Family Reunion with Belgian National

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf click here for the Checklist
    pdf Medical certificate

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is minimum 30 - 45 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Au Pairs

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo-specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is minimum 30 - 45 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form

Researcher

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

    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

    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.

    Attention ! Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): the applicant is requested to provide as much information as possible to document his/her family background, professional and socio-economic status, ownership of land or real estate (for instance : proof of family bonds with his/her country of origin, proof of regular income and stable source of revenues from the applicant and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

    This information is essential to correctly judge the intention of the applicant to leave the Schengen area before the expiry of his/her visa.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Fees at a Glance

    The Visa Fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

    Charge Type Amount in Euro Amount in KWD Remarks
    Visa Fees (Short Stay) and special passport Euro 90 36.00 For each application
    Children between 6-12 years Euro 45 18.00 For each application
    Russian, Albanian, Armenia, Ukrainian, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonian (Former Yugoslav Republic), Bosnia and Herzegovina Nationals for short stay Euro 35 14 For each application
    Children up to 6 years old Euro 0 0 For each application
    Spouse/partner and Children (under the age of 21) of EU and Swiss citizens 0 0 For each application
    Diplomat Passport 0 0 For each application

    (Long stay visa )

    Legalization of documents    		 Euro 180

    72.00

    8.00

    For each application

    per page
    VFS Service Fees Euro 30 12.000 For each application

    Please Note:

    • The applicable visa fee in KWD is as per the current exchange rate of the Embassy of Belgium in Kuwait. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
    • The visa fee is non-refundable.

  • Documents Required

    pdf Click here for the Checklist

  • Photo Specifications

    Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

    photo specification

    General

    The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

    • Use plain light-coloured background.
    • The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
    • Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
    • Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
    • Photo in sharp focus and clear.

    Photo Size

    The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

    • The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
    • On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
    • Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

    Resolution

    • An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
    • Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
    • The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).
    • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
    • Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

    Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

    Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

  • Processing Time

    The processing time for the application at the Embassy of Belgium is minimum 30 - 45 working days.

    Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.

    Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences

  • Online Application Form

    Kindly click here to fill online application form