- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Complete the application on Belgium's Visa On Web system, then attend a VFS Global centre in India in person for fingerprints and a live photo. The Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai decides; difficult cases go to the Immigration Office in Belgium.
- Visa fee
- INR 9,900 (EUR 90) for a short-term visa; INR 4,950 (EUR 45) for children aged 6 to 12; free below 6. VFS service fee INR 2,750 per application. The rupee amount follows the exchange rate and the visa fee is non-refundable.
- Processing time
- As a general rule 15 working days from submission. This can be extended to 30 calendar days and, exceptionally, 60 calendar days if a closer look or extra documents are needed.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Travel medical insurance valid in Belgium and all Schengen countries with at least EUR 30,000 cover for the full trip, including arrival and departure days, from an insurer on the recognised list for India.
Source: VFS Global overview and Belgian 'Visa C for tourism' checklist supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.