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Belgium Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed May 4, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Belgium as tourists use the Type C — Tourist. Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Processing time: 15 calendar days standard. Apply through Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard
Where to apply: Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Belgium Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)

Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Swiss Embassy Kathmandu service fee NPR ~3,500.
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.
Stay duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
Visa validity: Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
Entries: Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: EUR 95 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level for Belgium — higher than most Schengen states) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply: Lodge at the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu (Bakhundole, Lalitpur — Swiss Embassy represents Belgium for Type C Schengen). Online appointment booking via eda.admin.ch/kathmandu. Decision returned to Kathmandu via courier from Brussels — full process from Nepal without travelling to India.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)
Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel within Belgium (and any other Schengen state).
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
Processing
15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.
Fee
EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Swiss Embassy Kathmandu service fee NPR ~3,500.
Business — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa)
Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Belgium.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 calendar days; urgent applications can be expedited.
Fee
EUR 90 + Swiss Embassy Kathmandu service fee.
Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa
Transit through the international zone of Brussels (BRU) airport en route to a third country.
Stay
Up to 24 hours airside.
Processing
10–15 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment
Receive medical treatment / consultation in Belgium, or accompany a patient.
Stay
Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Belgium for longer treatment.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15 days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)
Visit relatives or friends resident in Belgium.
Stay
Up to 90 days within 180.
Processing
15 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student
Full-time study at a Belgian higher education institution accredited by the Flemish (NVAO) / French Community (AEQES) / Belgian-German Community accreditation agency.
Stay
Type D entry visa stay 90 days -> convert to A Card / B Card (Residence Permit, study basis) at commune within 8 days of arrival.
Processing
30–45 calendar days for Type D (apply at least 60 days before intended travel).
Fee
EUR 180 (Type D entry visa) + EUR 217 administrative contribution + EUR 60 commune residence-card fee.
Work — Type D — Single Permit (Work + Residence)
Employment in Belgium under the Single Permit framework — combined residence + work authorisation in one application since 1 January 2019 (replacing the previous Work Permit B + Type D chain).
Stay
Type D entry visa 4 months -> 1 to 3-year Single Permit (renewable; permanent residence after 5 years).
Processing
Full pathway from Nepal: 4–7 months. Step-by-step: (1) Belgian employer files Single Permit application at the regional employment authority (VDAB Flanders / Forem Wallonia / Actiris Brussels) — labour-market test applies — 90 days adjudication; (2) approved Single Permit triggers automatic Type D issuance; (3) migrant lodges Type D at VFS New Delhi for biometric capture + sticker — 30 days; (4) commune registration within 8 days of arrival.
Fee
EUR 180 (Type D entry visa) + EUR 217 administrative contribution + EUR 60 commune fee + EUR 200 (Single Permit application fee, employer-borne typically).
Other route — Type D — Family Reunion / Marriage / Cohabitation
Join a Belgian-citizen / Belgian-resident spouse, registered partner (Belgium-specific marriage-cohabitation track), parent, or minor child in Belgium.
Stay
Type D entry stay 4 months -> A Card (limited residence — 5 years) for spouse / partner; F Card for family of EU citizen.
Processing
60–90 calendar days for Type D.
Fee
EUR 180 (Type D) + EUR 217 administrative contribution + EUR 60 commune fee.
Religious — Type D — Researcher / EU Blue Card / Highly Skilled
Research at a Belgian recognised research organisation (under EU Directive 2016/801) OR highly-skilled employment with EU Blue Card pathway.
Stay
Type D 4 months -> Researcher A Card / EU Blue Card 1–4 years, renewable.
Processing
30–60 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 180 + administrative + commune fees.
Retirement — Type D — Professional Card (Self-Employed)
Self-employment in Belgium — independent professional, freelancer, business owner, sole-trader. Requires regional Professional Card (Carte Professionnelle / Beroepskaart) issued by Flemish / Walloon / Brussels-Capital regional governments.
Stay
Type D 4 months -> 1-year Single Permit-Self-Employed, renewable up to 5 years (then permanent residence).
Processing
60–120 calendar days (Professional Card adjudication can take 90 days).
Fee
EUR 180 (Type D) + EUR 140 Professional Card application fee + EUR 217 administrative + commune fees.
Diplomatic — Type D — Au Pair
Cultural exchange + childcare in a Belgian host family — Belgium-specific category for young Nepali adults seeking Belgian language + cultural immersion.
Stay
Type D 4 months -> 1-year residence permit, NON-renewable (one-time experience).
Processing
30–45 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 180 (Type D) + EUR 217 administrative + EUR 60 commune.

Checklist

Required documents — Belgium tourist visa

25 required · 6 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years)
Required
Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant)
Required
Schengen visa application form + Swiss Embassy Kathmandu appointment confirmation
Required
Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 95/day equivalent — ~NPR 11 lakh for 90-day trip)
Required
Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight)
Required
Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Belgium (and any onward Schengen stops)
Required
Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover, valid in entire Schengen Area
Required
Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary
Required
NPR cash for visa fee + service fee at Swiss Embassy Kathmandu
Required
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Belgium visa

Mission: Embassy of Belgium — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal — adjudicates Type D long-stay; Type C represented by Swiss Embassy Kathmandu)
Address: 50-N, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 4242 8000, +91 11 4242 8001
Email: newdelhi.visa@diplobel.fed.be, newdelhi@diplobel.fed.be
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via VFS Global India — walk-ins not accepted for Type D applicants from Nepal.
Application centre: Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu (Type C representation) + VFS Global Belgium New Delhi (Type D) — TYPE C (Schengen short-stay): Lodge at the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu, which formally represents Belgium for Schengen visa intake covering tourism / family / friends / cultural / sports / business / short traineeships / transit. TYPE D (long-stay): Lodge in person at VFS Global Belgium India — New Delhi centre (alternate centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata / Hyderabad). Submission + biometrics at VFS; application sent to Embassy Belgium New Delhi for adjudication.
Online portal: https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-nepal

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Belgian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Belgian visa BEFORE travel — Nepal is on Schengen Annex I (visa-required nationalities). There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
CRITICAL Nepal advantage — for SHORT-STAY (Type C) Belgian Schengen visas, the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu formally represents Belgium. Categories covered: tourist visits, visits to family or friends, cultural or sports manifestations, business trips, short traineeships, transit through the Schengen area. Lodge at Swiss Embassy Kathmandu — no need to travel to New Delhi.
BUT — Type D (long-stay > 90 days) applications require in-person lodgement at VFS Global Belgium India, primarily New Delhi centre. Nepali applicants travel to New Delhi at least once for biometric capture + visa interview.
Belgian Type C visas are Schengen Uniform Visas — valid across all 29 Schengen states on the same 90/180 day-clock.
Conversely — a valid + previously-used Schengen multiple-entry visa from any other Schengen state lets Nepalis enter Belgium visa-free within the unused balance of the 90/180 budget.
Belgium offers one of the most-comprehensive EU long-stay frameworks: study / Single Permit (combined work + residence since 1 Jan 2019) / family reunion / marriage-cohabitation (Belgium-specific category) / professional card self-employed / researcher (EU Directive 2016/801) / EU Blue Card highly-skilled / au pair / long-stay visitor.
Belgian Single Permit (since 1 January 2019, Royal Decree 2 September 2018) — combined residence + work permit replacing the previous two-step Type D + work-permit chain. Issued at regional level (Flanders / Wallonia / Brussels-Capital).
Common Nepali sectors: hospitality (Brussels / Bruges / Ghent tourism — EUR 1,500–2,200/month), construction (Brussels + Antwerp infrastructure — EUR 1,800–2,500/month), IT (Brussels + Leuven tech corridor + Antwerp — EUR 2,500–5,000/month), nursing / healthcare (Belgian healthcare-sector shortage list — EUR 2,300–3,500/month for registered nurses).
Schengen post-2024 fee: Belgian Type C visa fee EUR 90 (adults, harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Type D fee EUR 180 (administrative + processing). Plus EUR ~30 VFS service fee.
Medical certificates required for Type D long-stay can be obtained from Nepal International Clinic (Travel and Mountain Medicine Center, GPO Box 3596, Kathmandu, Tel: +977 1 4434 642) — Belgium recognises NIC-issued medical certificates for visa applications.
Always disclose prior Schengen / EU / UK / US visa refusals — non-disclosure under Article 32(1)(b) of the Schengen Visa Code is grounds for refusal + future-application risk under VIS.
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Belgian authorities without further consular legalisation.
EES (Entry/Exit System) is operational in Belgium since 12 October 2025 — biometric registration on first Schengen entry; replaces passport-stamping.
ETIAS launching late 2026 — Nepal is NOT in ETIAS scope (visa-required nationals are exempt). Nepali applicants continue with full Schengen visa applications under VIS, not ETIAS.

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Guides

Belgium visa guides

FAQ

Belgium visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Belgium visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Belgium as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Belgium for tourism use the Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa), which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.

How much is the Belgium tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Swiss Embassy Kathmandu service fee NPR ~3,500. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-nepal before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

How long does a Belgium tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.

What bank balance is required for a Belgium visa?

EUR 95 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level for Belgium — higher than most Schengen states) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Belgium on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area (Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Belgium tourist visa?

Lodge at the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu (Bakhundole, Lalitpur — Swiss Embassy represents Belgium for Type C Schengen). Online appointment booking via eda.admin.ch/kathmandu. Decision returned to Kathmandu via courier from Brussels — full process from Nepal without travelling to India.

What documents are required for a Belgium tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant); Schengen visa application form + Swiss Embassy Kathmandu appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 95/day equivalent — ~NPR 11 lakh for 90-day trip); Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Belgium (and any onward Schengen stops); Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover, valid in entire Schengen Area; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary.

Which Belgium mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Belgium — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal — adjudicates Type D long-stay; Type C represented by Swiss Embassy Kathmandu), 50-N, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4242 8000. Applications are lodged at Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu (Type C representation) + VFS Global Belgium New Delhi (Type D), TYPE C (Schengen short-stay): Lodge at the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu, which formally represents Belgium for Schengen visa intake covering tourism / family / friends / cultural / sports / business / short traineeships / transit. TYPE D (long-stay): Lodge in person at VFS Global Belgium India — New Delhi centre (alternate centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata / Hyderabad). Submission + biometrics at VFS; application sent to Embassy Belgium New Delhi for adjudication.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Belgium business visa?

Yes — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa). Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Belgium. Processing: 15 calendar days; urgent applications can be expedited.

Is there an official online portal for the Belgium visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-nepal.

How is the Belgium visa fee paid?

Visa fee in INR Demand Draft / VFS-card payment for Type D applications at New Delhi. NPR cash + bank-cheque accepted at Swiss Embassy Kathmandu for Type C applications. Inside Belgium, EUR cash / Bancontact card at the Belgian Immigration Office (DOFI) + commune (municipal) registration.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Belgium visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Belgium visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: May 4, 2026

https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-nepal — Belgian FPS Foreign Affairs official Nepal-resident visa page
https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be — Embassy of Belgium in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal — adjudicates Type D long-stay)
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/bel/visa-type — VFS Global Belgium India (Type D intake centre, Nepal applicants -> New Delhi)
https://eda.admin.ch/kathmandu — Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu (REPRESENTS Belgium for Schengen Type C lodgement)
https://dofi.ibz.be — Belgian Immigration Office (Office des Étrangers / Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken) for in-country Single Permit + residence permits
Belgian Law of 15 December 1980 on Aliens (consolidated 2024) — primary domestic legislation governing entry, stay, and residence
Belgian Royal Decree of 2 September 2018 (effective 1 January 2019) — Single Permit framework combining residence + work authorisation
Belgian Civil Code Article 1475 — registered cohabitation framework (Belgium-specific marriage-equivalent for unmarried couples)
Royal Decree 28 May 2008 — recognised research organisations for Researcher visa (EU Directive 2016/801 transposition)
Belgium has been a Schengen Founding Member since 26 March 1995 — Belgian Type C visas have always been Schengen Uniform Visas
Schengen visa fee EUR 90 (adults) effective 11 June 2024
Belgian Type D fee EUR 180 + EUR 217 administrative contribution
Belgian financial-requirement: EUR 95/day for Type C tourist (highest among major Schengen states); EUR 762/month for students
EU Blue Card threshold for Belgium: EUR 60,196/year (1.5× Belgian average gross — annually indexed)
EES (Entry/Exit System) operational in Belgium since 12 October 2025; ETIAS launching late 2026
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Belgian authorities
Belgium-Nepal: no bilateral Working Holiday agreement; standard Schengen + Single Permit pathways apply

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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