Belgium Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Belgium consulate in Delhi
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Delhi consulate:
Personal Documents
Valid passport
Passport must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.
Passport Copy
2 clear copies of passport first and last page.
Signed Visa Form
Should be filled online. (https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fen) Handwritten visa application forms are not accepted.
Passport Size Photos
2 Photographs 35x45 mm white background (without glasses, cap/hat or any other head covering).
Language form
Original filled passenger should keep with himself and the copy of the same to be sent to us) with signature.
Previous visa copies (US, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia)
Soft copies of all valid and expired visas mentioned above.
Travel Documents
Confirmed Hotel bookings
The hotel voucher should include hotel Name, Address, Telephone no and Email. Id of the hotel.
Confirmed Air Tickets
The PNR should be live. It should include all the sectors.
Travel Insurance
It should be 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.
Proof of Funds
Bank Statement
Original Bank statement of last 6 months Stamped from Bank (Personal)
Income Tax Returns
Last 3 years ITR (Personal)
Occupation Proof
If you are an employee
Last 3 months salary slips NOC from Company
If you are proprietor/owner of the company
Original Bank statement of last 6 months Stamped from Bank (Company) ITR of Last 3 years (Company) Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc) Cover letter on company’s Letterhead
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Business Documents
Company Cover letter
Covering letter (addressed to The Embassy of Belgium) on company letter head, mentioning the duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, if Applicable
Invitation Letter
Invitation letter from the Belgian Company stating the exact purpose and period of the visit
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants
Note
Note
The Visa Application is to be submitted in 2 copies (i.e. 1 original and 1 photocopy).
Belgium Language Choice Form to be filled with every visa application (Please download the form from the Form Section of website)
All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page. Hence, such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC
Personal appearance for visa application submission
Mandatory for every traveler.
Mondy services for Schengen
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Fees
Short stay -: Rs 8370/-(Adult) Short stay -: Rs 4185-(Child 6-12 yrs) VFS charges: Rs. 3140/- applicable (payable in cash)
Processing Time
As a general rule, a decision will be taken by the Embassy/Consulate within 15 Calendar days from the submission of the visa application. However, this deadline may be extended up to 30 Calendar days and even, exceptionally, 60 Calendar days, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Tourist Visa
Note:
The Visa Application need to be submitted in 2 copies (i.e. 1 original and 1 photocopy).
Belgium Language Choice Form to be filled with every visa application (Please download the form from the Form Section of website).
Detailed itinerary mandatory for applying for visa.
All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observations on the front data page. Hence, such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa.
Interview
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
Important Instructions For Biometric.
Biometric Information
Personal appearance for visa application submission mandatory for every traveller.
Mondy services for Schengen
Appointment Taking, Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny, Visa Fee Preparation, Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission also Dispatch of Passports.
Note:
In case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Following Travelers are Exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible.
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Fees
Short stay -: Rs 8370/-(Adult) Short stay -: Rs 4185-(Child 6-12 yrs) VFS charges: Rs. 3140/- applicable (payable in cash)
Processing Time
As a general rule, a decision will be taken by the Embassy/Consulate within 15 Calendar days from the submission of the visa application. However, this deadline may be extended up to 30 Calendar days and even, exceptionally, 60 Calendar days, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Work Visa
Work Documents
Certified copy of the work permit
To be arranged and sent by the counterpart Belgium Company.
Police Clearance certificate
Duly legalized by the Ministry of External affairs, New Delhi, India and should be valid for a period of 3 months, at the time of Applying.
Foreign Exchange endorsement/ Copy of Credit cards
Visa Agent Document
Authority letter on letter head/blank sheet from Pax
As per the format given on the forms section of our website. It is in case biometrics not needed and Mondy is submitting the application on behalf of the applicant.
BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)
No documents required
Note
The Visa Application need to be submitted in 2 copies (i.e. 1 original and 1 photocopy).
Belgium Language Choice Form to be filled with every visa application (Please download the form from the Form Section of website)
Detailed itinerary mandatory for applying visa.
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
The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview.
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.
Mondy provides very premium services for Schengen as listed below:
Appointment Taking
Documentation Assistance and Scrutiny
Visa Fee Preparation
Meet and Assist For Biometric Submission
Dispatch of Passports
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF Mondy TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
Children under 12 years of age
Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Biometric will be valid for a period of 59 months, hence, the travelers who have undergone biometric for Schengen country after 2nd November 2015, will NOT NEED to undergo biometric for their next Schengen travel in next 59 months.
Mondy SHALL BE SUBMITTING THEIR VISAS WITHOUT PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE APPLICANTS.
Medical Requirement
Travel Insurance
as per Schengen specification, matching with the 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.
Fees
To be paid online (Equivalent to EUR 180) by the applicant Rs 16740/- VFS charges: Rs. 3140/- applicable (payable in cash) HANDLING CHARGES: APPLICABLE.
Processing Time
As a general rule, a decision will be taken by the Embassy/Consulate within 15 Calendar days from the submission of the visa application. However, this deadline may be extended up to 30 Calendar days and even, exceptionally, 60 Calendar days, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required. NOTE: Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate.
Contact Information
Belgium Embassy/Consulate in Delhi
Address
50 - N, Shantipath, New Delhi.
Tel
41608607
Fax
42428002
newdelhi.visa@diplobel.fed.be
Web
www.vfs-be-in.com