Schengen Visa-Free Entry (Tourist)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no visa required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of these countries may enter Belgium and the Schengen Area without a visa for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. For Albania (AL), Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), Georgia (GE), Moldova (MD), Montenegro (ME), North Macedonia (MK), Serbia (RS), Ukraine (UA), and Kosovo (XK), only holders of biometric passports qualify for visa-free entry. HK and MO refer to Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR respectively. TW refers to Taiwan. ETIAS travel authorization (EUR 20) will be required once the system launches in late 2026. Cannot engage in paid employment during stay.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a citizen of an EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II listed country
Eligible countries: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Macao, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Province of China, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, family visits, medical treatment, short business meetings, transit
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit cards, bank statements; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, invitation letter, rental agreement; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen Area and was issued within the last 10 years. Prepare proof of accommodation, return flight, travel insurance, and sufficient funds.
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Online application
Once ETIAS launches (expected late 2026), visa-free travelers will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization online before travel. The fee will be EUR 20, valid for 3 years.