Embassy and Consulates of Belgium in India

Required documents:

1. National passport with validity of at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey

2. Completed and signed application form with 1 recent color photograph (5x3cm) with white background glued on the application form

3. Copy of the identity page of your passport and copy of the most recent Schengen visa with stamps

4. Invitation letter from the Belgian Company stating the exact purpose and period of the visit

5. Hotel reservation for the total duration of the stay in Belgium

6. Confirmation letter of the company in India explaining the purpose and duration of the journey and the guarantee to cover all costs that may arise during the stay in Belgium

7. Proof of financial means like: recent 3 month bank statements, income tax papers, 3 last salary slips

8. Copy of travel insurance valid in Belgium (and other Schengen countries), coverage minimum 30.000 Euro or equivalent amount in Rupees. Please find the list of recognized local insurance companies via following link: Approved list of travel insurance companies in India (3).pdf

9. Copy of flight ticket reservation

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.

Remarks:

1. Submission of your old passport with previous trips can be useful for decision (maximum of 2 passports in total).

2. Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.

3. You should submit your application minimum 1 month before the foreseen travel date.

4. You can submit your application at the earliest three months before your planned visit.

5. The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is denied.

6. A later change to the purpose of the visit is not admissible. A prolongation of the visa is not possible. In both cases, a new application has to be entered.

Required documents:

1. National passport with validity of at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey

2. Completed and signed application form with 1 recent color photograph (5x3cm) with white background glued on the application form.

3. Copy of the identity page of your passport and copy of the most recent Schengen visa with stamps

4. Full detailed itinerary

5. Copy of Hotel reservation for the total duration of the stay in Belgium and in other countries in Schengen

6. - Letter of employer, stating your income and your vacation days allowed or - Copy of inscription in the commerce register or as a partner in a company or - Certificate from school stating your vacation days allowed (in case student)

Proof of sufficient personal financial means like : copy of updated passbook / recent 3 month bank statement/income tax papers/salary slips / Annexe 3 bis

Prise_en_charge_3bis_0.pdf (ibz.be)

7. In case of a minor who has not reached the age of 18 years AND is travelling with one of the parents only or alone: a notary affidavit mentioning the consent of the parents must be submitted. This document needs to be apostilled.

8. Copy of travel insurance valid in Belgium (and other Schengen countries), coverage minimum 30.000 Euro or equivalent amount in Rupees. Please find the list of recognized local insurance companies via following link: Approved list of travel insurance companies in India (3).pdf

9. Copy of flight ticket reservation

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.

Remarks:

1. Submission of your old passport with previous trips can be useful for decision.

2. Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.

3. You should submit your application minimum 1 month before the foreseen travel date.

4. You can submit your application at the earliest three months before your planned visit.

5. The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is denied.

6. A later change to the purpose of the visit is not admissible. A prolongation of the visa is not possible. In both cases, a new application has to be entered.