Belgium Visa Application for UAE Expats

Most travellers do need a tourist visa to enter Belgium, especially if you are travelling from Asia and Middle-eastern. The Belgium tourist visa also knowns as the Schengen short term travel visa is a travel document that allows you to enter Belgium and travel to other Schengen destinations.  The Belgium visa from Dubai is issued for those who want to visit the country for Leisure purposes (Tourism purposes, or visiting your friends or family). The travellers who entered Belgium on a tourist visa must not take up gainful employment during their stay and they should exceed the visa validity.  All tourist visa holders are not allowed to work or study in Belgium. Therefore, you must apply for a work permit or student visa or any other type of visa based on your intention of staying.

Here are the steps involved in applying for a Belgium Tourist Visa from Dubai Explore Belgium

Step-1 Determine if you need a visa

The first step in applying for a Belgium visa from Dubai is determining if you truly require one. Certain nations’ citizens are free from requiring a visa for short visits in Belgium, while others must apply for one before arriving. On the website of the Belgian embassy or consulate in Dubai, you may verify the visa requirements for your country. If you do require a visa, you can begin the application procedure.

Step-2 Gather the necessary documents

After determining that you  require a Belgium tourist visa from Dubai, the following step is to obtain all of the  required paperwork. A valid passport, passport-sized pictures, evidence of travel plans, proof of lodging, proof of financial means, and a completed visa application form are all  acceptable. Before submitting your application, thoroughly study the criteria and confirm that all documents are in  order. Failure to present all required papers may result in your visa application being delayed  or even rejected.

Step-3 Fill out the application form

When applying for a Belgium tourist visa from Dubai, the visa application  form is an essential element of the procedure. It is important to fill out the  form completely and precisely, including all required  information. Personal information  such as your name, address, and contact information, as well as information about your  trip intentions and financial means, will be requested on the  form. To minimize errors or delays in the  application process, double-check all information before  completing the form.

Step-4 Schedule an appointment at the visa application center

After completing the visa application  form, you must arrange an appointment at the visa application  facility. This may be done  online or by phone, and you will need to supply your passport number as well as other personal  information. You  must bring your application form, as well as any essential papers such as your passport, trip  itinerary, and evidence of financial means, to the  appointment. Your biometric data, such as fingerprints and a  photograph, will also be collected at the visa application  facility. To prevent delays  in the application process, arrive on time for your appointment and carry all relevant  papers.

Step-5 Attend your appointment and wait for your visa to be processed

You will have  to wait for your visa to be processed after submitting  your application and biometric data at the visa application  facility. The processing time might  vary based on the volume of applications and other  circumstances, so apply well ahead of your scheduled trip  dates. You may  check the progress of your application online using  the reference number you were given when you  submitted it. When your Belgium Tourist visa from Dubai is  accepted, you will be notified and can pick up your  passport from the visa application  facility. Congratulations, you are now ready to go across  Belgium!

• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your UAE residence visa
• Two recent passport-size photos on white background
• Copy of your Emirates ID
• Bank statements for the last three to six months
• NOC from your current employer or sponsor
• Copy of your trade license

Passport:

• Home country passport with a minimum of six months validity. The new passport should have a minimum of 3 blank pages and also should submit the old passport if any. 

Applica tion Form: 

• Duly filled application form issued by the Embassy of Germany. Fully concluded in English or German and signed and dated by the applicant himself ( signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

Valid UAE Residency: 

• Emirates ID and Copy of the stamped residency visa (valid at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of the journey)

Photocopies: 

• 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data 
• 1 copy of the signature page (signed by the passport holder 
• 1 copy of UAE residence permit/visa 
• Copies of previous Schengen visa 

For GCC Nationals- Copy of valid Emirates ID card

Personal Photograph: 

• 2 recent colour photographs 
• Two identical photos. Not older than six months.
• Photo size: 35x45mm.
• In colour. No black and white
• The Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• Brightly coloured background. Light grey is suggested.No patterns.
• Facing the camera
• Neutral face expression
• Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

Personal Covering letter:

• Stating the intention of the travel and details of family members travelling.

Proof of sufficient financial means:

• Original stamped and signed personal bank statement for the last three months showing regular income, no deposits If the applicant is an owner of a company or a partner, he can submit the bank statement of the company with a letter from the bank proving he is a signatory on this bank account.
• Bank statements should not be “credit card statements”. If not enough balance on the current account, the applicant should additionally provide bank statements of the “saving accounts” for the last 3 months. The bank statement must show the applicant’s name, and be stamped and signed by the bank’s representative (cash is not accepted as proof of funds).
• For retired persons: proof of pension or other regular income.
• Please highlight your regular income (salary, pension, etc…) on the bank statement.

Medical Insurance- Overseas Travel Insurance

• Requirements: Valid for the entire period of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries. Minimum coverage 30,000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted). Conditions must be stated either on an insurance document or on a separate verification letter
• Letter from local employer/sponsor (NOL): Including name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company, with details about applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and expected date to resume duties and intention of travel. Also valid trade license copy for investor/partner of the company.
• In case of dependents- Sponsors valid passport copy and UAE residence visa to be attached with the cover letter.
• Additional documents for minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood: Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree, if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent (Consulate reserves the right to request the original document at a later stage). Documents, need to be translated into either German or English. “Letter of consent” (Authorization of Minors) from parents, including passport copies and valid UAE residence visa copies of both parents/ legal guardian.

Travel Documents: 

• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Hotel Reservation
• Day wise travel plan (Itinerary)

• If a company owner; Company Trade License Copy and if it is a partnership, NOC from the partner is also needed.
• If Student: School / College / Institute ID Card
• If Retired: Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
• If Minor: Birth Certificate; No Objection Certificate from the parent’s non-accompanying parent 
• If Visiting friend or relative: Invitation letter; Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit, Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
• If Sponsored: Sponsorship letter; Sponsor’s national ID proof or Resident permit, Updated bank statement of last 6 months, 
• For Business Visa: Invitation letter from host Company stating the purpose of the trip, business details etc.

Any person who is residing in any of the seven emirates of the UAE and who have a valid UAE residency (Minimum three months validity), and do not belong to any of the Schengen visa-exempt categories, Can apply for a tourist visa to Belgium from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. If you belong to any of the below-listed countries you can apply for a tourist visa to Belgium from Dubai.

Belgium tourist visa cost might vary depending on various factors, which include document preparation, cover letter, travel insurance, appointment fee, and visa processing fee. Please note that you will have to pay the additional amount to the embassy while submitting the documents. However, if you take our premium package, you can get an early appointment at the embassy. We also give special discounts on the visa fee if there are more than two applicants. Also, note that this fee does not cover medical insurance. But we recommend you take one in case of emergencies. 

Your Belgium tourist visa will be processed within 10 to 14 working days. In order to fasten the process, please remember to submit valid documents and follow their guidelines properly. 

After collecting all the necessary documents, next comes the visa payment. We have both online and offline payment methods. In online payment, we accept all credit and debit cards and bank transfers. Money exchange is also possible. For offline payment, you will have to visit our office. Our customer care service is open 24/7. You can contact them for all your doubts and queries. 

• Please note that the embassy is responsible for your visa approval. You cannot hold us accountable for visa rejection; in such cases, your visa fee is not refundable.