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How to apply for a Belgium visa
How you apply depends on whether you are coming to Belgium for a short stay or a long stay. Short stays follow the shared Schengen process; long stays follow Belgium’s own national procedures. The steps below point you to the right official guidance — always confirm the requirements for your nationality before you apply.
Long stays: Belgium's national route
For stays over 90 days you apply under Belgium’s national long-stay (Type D) procedures rather than the shared Schengen rules — see the Belgium National Long-Stay Visa (Type D). The categories and requirements are set by Belgium’s authorities.
Apply through Belgium's embassy or consulate
National long-stay applications are made through Belgium’s diplomatic missions — its embassy, consulate or visa application centre in your country. Confirm the current process and appointment arrangements with Belgium’s official mission before you travel.
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