VISA EXEMPTION
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Entry to Belgium
• Currently, there are no COVID-19 requirements for entry into Belgium.
• Australian nationals can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
• Passports are required when crossing borders within the Schengen area.
• Conditions of entry may change abruptly.
Staying in Belgium
• Belgium does not currently have any COVID-19 requirements in place.
• A high degree of caution is advised by authorities due to an ongoing and significant threat of terrorism.
Departure from Belgium
• Passports are required when crossing borders within the Schengen area.
View the complete COVID-19 Guidelines
Belgium Tourist Visa Exemption
Canada passport holders are visa exempted to enter Belgium under the Schengen visa scheme. You can stay up to 90 days within a period of 180 days (6 months), after which you will need to leave the Schengen country you are in. You will be eligible to enter the Schengen area again once you have spent more then 6 months out of these countries. Both the entrance and the exit can be done from different Schengen countries.
Canada passport holders are visa exempted for up to 90 days provided the traveller:
- hold a valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months with minimum 2 blank visa pages
- have sufficient funds for the trip
- have proof of onward/return flights
- have all necessary documents for the purpose of entry
Need a visa to stay beyond the exempted period ?
The Royal Belgium Embassy requires that the applicant submit their visa application directly if the applicant wishes to stay beyond the exempted period.
Royal Belgium Embassy(02) 6273 250119 Arkana Street, Yarralumla , ACT, 2600, Australia9am-12:30pm/ 1pm-4pm (Mon-Thurs) 9am-12:30pm/ 1pm-3pm (Fri)
Note: It is always recommended that traveller confirm with the airline that they can board without a visa. The final decision is subject to the Immigration Officer's discretion at point of entry.