Diplomatic Visa (Type C or D)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Priority processing, typically 5-10 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic assignment or mission
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For holders of diplomatic passports on official government missions, accredited diplomats, and members of international organizations (EU, NATO, etc.) based in Belgium. Brussels hosts major international institutions (EU, NATO), making this a frequently issued visa type. Diplomatic passport holders traveling for private purposes must apply for a standard visa and pay applicable fees. Type C for short stays, Type D for long-term diplomatic postings. Many countries have bilateral agreements providing visa-free entry for diplomatic passport holders. EU/EEA/Swiss diplomatic passport holders enter freely under EU free movement rules.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic passport holders from any country on official government or international organization missions
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Purpose of visit
Official diplomatic missions, international organization assignments, government-to-government meetings
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Diplomatic note from sending government or international organization, or note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic passport, diplomatic note/note verbale from sending government or international organization, and any required supporting documents.
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Document submission
Submit application through diplomatic channels (typically via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sending country to the Belgian embassy or directly to FPS Foreign Affairs Belgium).
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Processing wait
Priority processing for diplomatic applications.
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Visa collection
Visa issued through diplomatic channels. For long-term postings, registration with the Protocol Service of the FPS Foreign Affairs is required upon arrival.