The following content has been organised from BELGIUM TOURIST VISA.pdf. Requirements can change without notice, so verify current forms, fees and appointment rules before applying.
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(APPLIED THROUGH VFS) KINDLY PROVIDE ALL THE DOCUMENTS IN A4 SIZE. PLEASE DO
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NOT STAPLE ANY DOCUMENTS
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National passport with validity of at least 3 months after the end of the planned journey
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Photograph 35x45 mm white background ( without glasses, cap/hat or any other head covering).
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Application Form Filled online - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be
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Full detailed itinerary
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Copy of Hotel reservation for the total duration of the stay in Belgium and in other countries in Schengen
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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)
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Proof of sufficient personal financial means like : copy of updated passbook / Original updated Personal bank statement for last 3 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank with his name and the signatures and Designation/income tax papers/salary slips / Annexe 3 bis https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/Documents/Annexe_03_02.pdf
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Copy of Birth certificate (In case minor who has not reached the age of 18 years)
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Flight Tickets
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Travel Insurance
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Authority Letter in case biometrics not needed and Jetsave is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
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Important notes
NOTES:
1.The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
2. All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page Hence, all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.
Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd
November.
Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the
Embassy/Consulate.
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Medical and insurance requirements
Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro
30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel
Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.
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Processing time
As a general rule, a decision will be taken by the Embassy/Consulate within 15 days, However, this deadline may be extended up to 30 days and even, exceptionally, 60 days, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.
Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend.
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Submission time
0900 hrs to 1000 hrs.
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Collection days
Next day ( Certain cases, not necessarily blank passport but also well travelled passports, are referred to
Belgium for approval. Such cases might take more than 1 month to be processed. There are no said guidelines as to which cases are sent for appro
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Collection time
1800 hrs to 1900 hrs
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Special instructions
Passport Collection Norms : There are two options for passport collection
Option-1: Counter collection, which can be done only by the Applicant (carrying the Original VFS Receipt) OR any of the below personnel
Family Member (Blood relative) who needs to carry - proof of relationship, original VFS Slip, Authorization Letter duly signed by the Applicant for collection of the passport, Government Photo ID of the person going to collect\nthe passport
One member of the group travelling together can collect the passport for remaining group with Original receipt and Authorization Letters signed by each applicant
Office Colleague who needs to carry - his Company ID Card, original VFS Slip, Authorization Letter duly signed by the Applicant for collection of the passport, Government Photo ID of the person going to collect the passport
Before submission
Confirm the latest official guidance.
This page faithfully organises the supplied document, but visa rules, fees, biometrics, jurisdiction and processing times may change. The relevant embassy, consulate, immigration authority or authorised visa centre remains the final authority.
