Belgium Schengen Type C Tourist Visa (up to 90 days)for 🌍 Switzerland citizens travelling to 🇧🇪 Belgium

📋Required Documents11

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  Biometrics (fingerprints) at submission

  Reused from any Schengen application within the last 59 months.

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  Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
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  Employment letter with approved leave and last 3 months’ payslips

  Or proof of studies / business registration for non-employees.

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  Evidence of ties to your home country

  Employment, property or family ties supporting return intention.

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  Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid 3 months beyond departure, with 2 blank pages
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  Proof of accommodation for the entire stay
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  Proof of sufficient means of subsistence

  Belgian reference: EUR 95/day (hotel) or EUR 45/day (hosted). A host can file a Annex 3bis pledge of support.

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  Round-trip flight reservation and travel itinerary
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  Schengen-specification photo (35×45 mm, white background, within 6 months)
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  Schengen visa fee payment (EUR 90; children 6–11 EUR 45)
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  Travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000 across all Schengen states

ℹ️What to Expect

As a Switzerland passport holder, you can enter Belgium without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Belgium embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Switzerland passport holders do not need a visa for Belgium

Switzerland passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Switzerland citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

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