Visa Information

Overview

Tourism Visa

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Belgium the customer intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copies

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Business Visa

A Business visa is required if during any portion of the visit customer intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g.; Meetings, Conference, Trainings, Trade Fairs, etc.; such visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within Belgium. If the customer intends to undertake paid work in Belgium, he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copies

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Visit to Family or Friends

customers traveling to Belgium to visit family or friends including girlfriend/boyfriend may apply for this visa.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copies

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Cohabitation

The cohabitation in Belgium allows that you can apply for a cohabitation visa and residence permit as an immigrant to Belgium.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copies

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Visa For Cohabitation With Belgian Or Non-Eu Citizen

The cohabitation in Belgium allows that you can apply for a cohabitation visa and residence permit as an immigrant to Belgium.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copy

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Marriage

The visa is for Vietnamese and Foreign nationals who intend to get married to EU Nationals in Belgium.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copies

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Visa for Marriage In Belgium With Belgian Or Non-Eu Citizen

The visa is for Vietnamese and Foreign nationals who intend to get married to Belgian Nationals and Non-EU Nationals in Belgium.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copy

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

The handling time of the various applications will depend on the case load. The handling time is calculated from the moment an application has been registered in the visa handling system.

For Schengen visa, the embassy normally makes a decision in the case within a period of 15 calendar days. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Family Reunion

The visa for Family reunion with EU (Non Belgian) Citizen is given in request for a short stay Visa C in order to join husband/wife or father/mother who is a national of a country of the European Union (Non Belgian) Citizen and who lives in Belgium. As a prior requirement, documents submitted must be legalized first.

Note

In case you have already submitted your fingerprints for a previous Schengen visa application in the last 59 months, you are not required to submit them again.

However, If you are uncertain whether your fingerprints have been captured for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months, you are advised to appear in person.

Kindly note that, if it would appear that the fingerprints prove not to be present in the VIS system, you will be asked to reappear in person for new biometric data collection. To avoid this possible complication, you have the right to ask for your fingerprints to be taken again.

Visa Fees

The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change. The Belgium Embassy in Vietnam is the only entity which is authorized to change the rates provided. All fees are non-refundable unless instructed by the Embassy.

Visa fee, VFS service fee of VND 682,000 and all optional value added services fees will be charged in cash or card at VFS counter.

For customers’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support customers in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

Documents Required

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

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of originals and one set of copies

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

Note:

Guarantees for return (assessment of migration risk): The customer 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 customer and/or his/her partner, proof of property, etc.)

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

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time: 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Work Permit

Work Permit visa comes under Long Stay category.

customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Family Reunion

The visa for family reunification with Belgian citizen (ART 40) is given in request for a Long Stay Visa D in order to join husband/wife who is a national of Belgium and who lives in Belgium. As a prior requirement, documents submitted must be legalized first.

Customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy. One set of copy must be printed in one-sided A4 papers and without staple.

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Family Reunion With Non-Eu Spouse (Art. 10&10bis)

The visa for family reunification with Non-EU citizen (ART 10&10bis) is given in request for a Long Stay Visa D in order to join husband/wife who is a national of Non-EU and who lives in Belgium. As a prior requirement, documents submitted must be legalized first.

Customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy. One set of copy must be printed in one-sided A4 papers and without staple.

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Family Reunion For Father / Mother Of Belgian Minor (Art. 40ter)

The visa for family reunification with Belgian child (ART 40) is given in request for a Long Stay Visa D in order to join child who is a national of Belgium and who lives in Belgium. As a prior requirement, documents submitted must be legalized first.

Customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy. One set of copy must be printed in one-sided A4 papers and without staple.

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Family Reunion For Children

In case that your mother or father is Belgian citize or in case that your mother or father to be joined is spouse or partner of Belgian citizen.

customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy. One set of copy must be printed in one-sided A4 papers and without staple.

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Family Reunion For Children (art 10 & 10bis)

In case that your mother or father to be joined is non-EU citizen or in case that your mother or father to be joined is spouse or partner of non-EU citizen)

Customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy. One set of copy must be printed in one-sided A4 papers and without staple.

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Visa For Au Pair

Customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

Processing Time : 15 Calendar Days after application is consider admissible. In individual cases, where further scrutiny of the application is needed by the Immigration department in Brussels, the deadline may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months after the application has been considered admissible.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.

Overview

Student

This visa allows you to stay and study in Belgium.

Customers 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.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Please click here for Documents required

Note: For document, the customer needs to submit one set of original and one set of copy. One set of copy must be printed in one-sided A4 papers and without staple.

For more information about legalization procedure, please visit the Embassy’s link:

https://vietnam.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents

All documents to be legalized will be treated directly by the Embassy or the Consulate. The legalized document (if not yet done at the moment of visa submission) will be added to the file later on.

New contribution for visa LONG stay - D

Since the 2nd of March 2015, a contribution is required for the processing of certain long stay (D) visa applications.

This contribution can be paid by either the customer or a third person (family members, acquaintance, sponsor, guarantor, etc.). This contribution should be paid into the account of the Immigration Office in Belgium.

The proof of payment of this contribution needs to be presented at the time of the introduction of the visa application. Should the customer be unable to provide a proof of payment, the visa application will be deemed inadmissible.

This contribution is to be paid on top of the handling fee of the long stay visa (handling fee = the equivalent of €180 in local currency). The handling fee will still need to be paid at the time of the application. An exemption for the handling fee, does not necessarily imply that one is also exempt for the contribution.

We therefore recommend you to carefully consult the website of the Immigration Office with regards to the amount of the contribution and the manner in which this is to be paid.

Attention

• Any bank charges or charges related to the transfer will need to be borne by the customer or whomever performs the transfer.
• In the event that you have not paid the full amount, you will have an additional 30 days to transfer the additional amount. If you do not provide the proof that the full amount was paid within this period, the amount already paid will not be reimbursed and the application will be inadmissible.
• The contribution will likewise not be reimbursed in the event of a refusal of the visa.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Standards:

All visa applications must include one recent photograph in color meeting the compulsory internationally agreed standards.

The basic rules are simple:

• The photo must not be older than 6 months
• Taken against a plain light background
• Size 35mm by 45mm (IMPORTANT: Passport photos in U.S. format are not accepted)
• Face must cover 2/3 of photo and looking straight forward
• Neutral expression please and mouth must be closed (no obvious grinning or raised eyebrows)
• Eyes must be on the middle line or in upper half of the photograph
• Hair must not cover face
• No reflection or glare on your glasses and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses)
• The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear
• Have a strong definition between the face and background
• Printed professionally
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Full head, without any head covering unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons
• CHILDREN: photographs of children must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. The eyes should be open and if you need to support a baby’s head, it is important, that your hand cannot be seen in the photograph.

Processing Time

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, please make sure to submit your visa early enough.

Submit a complete file: Kindly 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.

Download Forms

All customers are required to fill the Visa Application form online on the website:
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be before submitting documents at VFS. In case the customers visit Belgium Visa Application Centre without online application form in advance, they can use VFS Filling form service with fee applied.