Flight reservation
On the official checklist
The tourism checklist asks for a copy of your flight ticket reservation and a full detailed itinerary. It asks for a reservation, not a purchased ticket.
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Schengen area
Belgium visa checklist for Indian applicants
Indian citizens need a Schengen visa for a holiday in Belgium of up to 90 days. You fill in the online form, then give your papers and biometrics at a VFS Global centre; the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai decides. Belgium pays close attention to your ties to India and your reasons to return.
- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- 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
Documents to prepare
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.
- 1
Passport
Valid at least three months after the end of the trip, with at least two blank pages.
- 2
Application form and photo
Completed and signed form with one recent colour photo (5 x 3 cm, white background) glued on.
- 3
Passport copies
Copy of the identity page and of your most recent Schengen visa with stamps.
- 4
Detailed itinerary
A full day-by-day travel plan.
- 5
Hotel reservation
For the whole stay in Belgium and in other Schengen countries.
- 6
Proof of occupation
Employer letter stating income and approved leave, or proof of company registration or partnership, or a school certificate for students.
- 7
Proof of funds
Updated passbook or bank statements for the last three months, income tax papers, salary slips, or a formal obligation (Annexe 3bis) from a sponsor.
- 8
Travel insurance
Minimum EUR 30,000, valid in all Schengen countries, from a recognised insurer.
- 9
Flight ticket reservation
Copy of the reservation for your journey.
- 10
Minors
If a child under 18 travels alone or with one parent, a notarised and apostilled affidavit of parental consent.
- 11
Proof of ties to India
Family, job, income and property documents that show you will return before the visa expires.
Travel medical 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.
Hotel booking
On the official checklist
A copy of hotel reservations is required for every night of the trip, covering Belgium and any other Schengen country you will visit.
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Belgium visa FAQ
Does Belgium ask for a flight reservation for a tourist visa?
Yes. Item 9 of the tourism checklist is a copy of the flight ticket reservation, alongside a full detailed itinerary. The wording asks for a reservation.
Is a hotel booking required for a Belgium visa?
Yes. You need a copy of hotel reservations for the total stay in Belgium and in the other Schengen countries you plan to visit.
How early should I apply for a Belgium tourist visa?
The checklist says to apply at least one month before the travel date. A decision normally takes 15 working days but can be extended to 30 or even 60 calendar days.
Do I have to go to VFS in person for Belgium?
Yes, after filling in the online form you must attend the centre for fingerprints and a live photo. Children under 12 are exempt, and fingerprints given for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months need not be repeated.
Sources and accuracy
VFS Global overview and Belgian 'Visa C for tourism' checklist supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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