Basic Travel Requirements for Zimbabweans visiting
Belgium
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Belgian Visa.
- A valid passport issued within 10years of the application period.
- A fully completed and signed visa application form.
- A minimum of two passport photos taken within the last 3 months.
- Two blank passport pages for visa stamps.
- A valid travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30.000 euros.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Belgium.
- A detailed flight itinerary.
- Proof of financial independence (e.g. bank statements or payslips), or proof of financial support (e.g. sponsor’s declaration note or letter).
- Proof of your purpose of travel(e.g. an employment contract, letter of admission or proof of academic qualifications).
- Return flight ticket to Zimbabwe (Short-stay travelers).
- Repatriation commitment note (Long-stay travelers).
Belgium Visa for Zimbabweans
Facts about Belgium
Belgium is a prime tourist site due to its historical landmark, modern architecture and rural idylls. Also, the country is visited by a lot of business tourists. The country is also famous for its long traditions in arts, fashion, and its cuisine. Tourists in the country can be guaranteed of a very good time as there are a lot of things to see all over the city and activities like hiking, biking and camping to engage in. While in the country, there are various festivals to attend at different periods throughout the year. Mussels, Balletjes, Stoemp, Waffles, and other special Belgian delicacies will leave you asking for more, be sure to try these cuisines out.
Tourism in Belgium has been on the up since 2009. The number of visitors who visited Belgium in 2009 was just over 12 million which increased to 16 million in 2017. It has been estimated that these numbers will continue to increase in the years to come. The tourism industry generates about 2.8% of Belgium’s gross domestic product and employs about 3.3% of the working population.
Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with more €10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. Avoid wearing expensive jewellery and watches as this may attract petty criminals to you.
Types of Belgium Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | Three weeks | 90 days |
General Requirements for Belgium Visa
- A valid passport issued within 10years of the application period.
- A fully completed and signed visa application form.
- A minimum of two passport photos taken within the last 3 months.
- Two blank passport pages for visa stamps.
- A valid travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30.000 euros.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Belgium.
- A detailed flight itinerary.
- Proof of financial independence (e.g. bank statements or payslips), or proof of financial support (e.g. sponsor’s declaration note or letter).
- Proof of your purpose of travel(e.g. an employment contract, letter of admission or proof of academic qualifications).
- Return flight ticket to Zimbabwe (Short-stay travelers).
- Repatriation commitment note (Long-stay travelers).
Belgium Schengen Visa (for Short Stay Visits) Eligibility &
Requirements
- The short-stay Schengen visa is issued to foreigners who intend to travel to any Schengen state for a short period.
- This visa is referred to as the Type-C Schengen visa.
- Belgium is a Schengen state and the rules for the Schengen visa apply to Belgium visas.
- Travelers on this visa go to Belgium for reasons such as business trips, holiday or to visit relatives.
- For the short-stay visa, the reasons or purposes for travelers’ visits would be clearly stated on their visas. The purpose of your trip to Belgium must be plausible and comprehensible.
- Applicants’ passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Belgium.
- Passports that contain illegible data cannot be accepted and your passport must not be damaged.
- The short-stay visa is valid for up to 90 days within a 180 day period in Belgium. Your date of entry starts your 180- day period.
- The Schengen visas can be issued for one, two or multiple entries. These entries depend on the visa holder’s reason for travel.
- If you will be leaving and re-entering the Schengen area during your visit, you will need to apply for a double or multiple-entry visa.
Belgium National Visa (for Long Stay Visits) Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who want to stay in Belgium for a period longer than 90 days.
- This visa is referred to as the Type-D Schengen visa or the National visa.
- This visa is issued to foreigners for purposes such as joining a spouse/family member, taking up a job, studying and conducting research.
- To be issued this visa, your reasons must be clearly stated and will be duly indicated on your visa.
- The national visa grants entry to Belgium on the basis that you will be applying for a residence permit.
- It allows you to enter Belgium as a potential resident and stay while you apply for residency.
- You are expected to convert your visa into a residence permit within three months of arriving in Belgium.
- Your visa can only be converted into the corresponding type of residence permit (a visa for work must be converted into a working residence permit).
- As a foreign national, you are not permitted to work in Belgium unless this was expressly stated when applying for a visa.
- Applicants are required to submit a police report stating that they have no criminal record in Zimbabwe.
Belgium Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
Schengen visa (for short stay visits)
National visa (for long stay visits)
60.00 (EUR)
99.00 (EUR)
Belgium Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Zimbabwe
Harare
Belgian Honorary Consulate. Tanganyika House, 5th floor 23 Third Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue P.O. Box 2522, Harare, Zimbabwe.
www.diplomatique.be/harare
belembasy@mweb.com.zw
(+263) (4) 70.09.55