# Belgium visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **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 — Belgian FPS Foreign Affairs Nepal-resident visa-policy page · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/bel/visa-type — VFS Global Belgium India (Type D intake) · https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be — Embassy of Belgium New Delhi · https://eda.admin.ch/kathmandu — Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu (Belgium Schengen representation) · https://dofi.ibz.be — Belgian Immigration Office (Office des Étrangers / Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken) for in-country Single Permit + residence permits
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel within Belgium (and any other Schengen state).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
**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.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.
**How 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.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- NPR cash for visa fee + service fee at Swiss Embassy Kathmandu
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Belgium has the highest daily-financial-requirement among major Schengen states (EUR 95/day vs. EUR 50/day for most others) — Nepali applicants need stronger bank statements.
- Brussels + Bruges + Ghent + Antwerp + Liège are the most-popular Belgian destinations for Nepali tourists.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance vs. EUR 95/day floor, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior refusals (cross-checked via VIS).

### Business — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa)

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Belgium.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days; urgent applications can be expedited.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu (representing Belgium for Type C).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Belgian company (host details, BCE/BTW VAT number, KBO registration, purpose, duration, who covers costs)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ medical cover)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through the international zone of Brussels (BRU) airport en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 10–15 calendar days.
**How to apply:** Swiss Embassy Kathmandu (representing Belgium).

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Nepal is on the Schengen Annex I list of nationalities requiring an airport-transit visa for layovers > 1 hour.
- For layover plans involving leaving the airport, apply for Type C single-entry instead.

### Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Belgium, or accompany a patient.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Belgium for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15 days.
**How to apply:** Swiss Embassy Kathmandu (representing Belgium); urgent medical applications can be fast-tracked.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Belgian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English / French / Dutch translations + apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Accommodation arrangements in Belgium
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Brussels hospitals commonly used by international patients: Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, UZ Brussel, CHU Brugmann.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Belgium via DOFI (Belgian Immigration Office).

### Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Belgium.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15 calendar days.
**How to apply:** Swiss Embassy Kathmandu (representing Belgium).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter ("engagement de prise en charge" / Annex 3bis) from Belgian host — notarised at the Belgian commune (municipal authority) with sponsor commitment
- Host's Belgian passport / residence card / Belgian ID copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated to French/Dutch + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Belgian higher education institution accredited by the Flemish (NVAO) / French Community (AEQES) / Belgian-German Community accreditation agency.
**Stay duration:** Type D entry visa stay 90 days -> convert to A Card / B Card (Residence Permit, study basis) at commune within 8 days of arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 4 months; residence permit aligned to course end + 30-day buffer (renewable annually).
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence card issued).
**Processing time:** 30–45 calendar days for Type D (apply at least 60 days before intended travel).
**How to apply:** In person at VFS Global Belgium New Delhi (Type D not accepted at Swiss Embassy Kathmandu). Embassy interview by appointment. Residence card applied IN Belgium at commune within 8 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 762/month minimum (Belgian student maintenance level — annually indexed) + tuition + return airfare. Bank statements OR sponsor "Annex 32" affidavit + sponsor income proof + scholarship letter (if applicable). Nepali applicants typically need ~EUR 9,000–10,000 deposit for first year.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Belgian university (NVAO / AEQES accredited)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-instalment) OR scholarship confirmation letter
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+, full visa duration)
- Passport, photo, application form (in French / Dutch / English)
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — notarised English / French / Dutch translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- Language proficiency proof (course-dependent — IELTS 5.5+ for English-medium / TCF B1 for French / NT2 for Dutch / DSH for German)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, sponsor Annex 32 affidavit + sponsor income, education-loan sanction)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled by MoFA Nepal)
- Medical certificate from Nepal International Clinic Kathmandu (panel doctor recognised by Belgian Embassy)
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Travel from Nepal to VFS New Delhi for biometric capture + embassy interview
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at the commune (municipal authority) within 8 days of arrival to obtain A Card (limited residence — 5 years) or B Card.
- Work rights on student permit: up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during scheduled breaks.
- Most Nepali Belgium-uni applicants target: KU Leuven (Flemish), Ghent University, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Francophone), Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Antwerp University. Belgium's flexibility — Dutch / French / German / English-medium programmes — is a key advantage.

### Work — Type D — Single Permit (Work + Residence)

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Type D entry visa 4 months -> 1 to 3-year Single Permit (renewable; permanent residence after 5 years).
**Validity:** Type D 4 months; Single Permit per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 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.
**How to apply:** Two-step: regional employment authority Single Permit + Type D at VFS Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Belgian employer; Single Permit application by employer at regional employment authority; labour-market test required (Belgian / EU candidates checked first; waived for shortage-list occupations + EU Blue Card track for highly-skilled); relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Belgian Single Permit decision (Décision unique / Eenmalige beslissing) issued by regional employment authority
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Belgian Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English / French / Dutch translations + MoFA Nepal apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (3+ years typical; some sectors waived)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Medical certificate from Nepal International Clinic Kathmandu
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof — minimum EUR 1,500 for first month)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common Nepali sectors: hospitality (Brussels / Bruges / Ghent — EUR 1,500–2,200/month), construction (Brussels + Antwerp — EUR 1,800–2,500/month), IT (Brussels + Leuven tech corridor — EUR 2,500–5,000/month), nursing (Belgian healthcare-sector shortage list — EUR 2,300–3,500/month).
- 5-year residence -> permanent residence (C Card / Permanent Residence) + Belgian / EU citizenship after 5 years total + clean record + Belgian language A2 (Dutch / French / German depending on commune).
- Belgium's Single Permit reformed from 2024: faster regional adjudication (90 days max under Royal Decree 8 January 2024) + electronic-application portal for employers.

### Multi-Entry — Type D — Family Reunion / Marriage / Cohabitation

**Purpose:** Join a Belgian-citizen / Belgian-resident spouse, registered partner (Belgium-specific marriage-cohabitation track), parent, or minor child in Belgium.
**Stay duration:** Type D entry stay 4 months -> A Card (limited residence — 5 years) for spouse / partner; F Card for family of EU citizen.
**Validity:** Type D 4 months; residence card renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 60–90 calendar days for Type D.
**How to apply:** In person at VFS Global Belgium New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Belgian-citizen / Belgian-resident sponsor; proven family relationship OR proof of registered cohabitation; sponsor accommodation + income proof (Belgian minimum-wage threshold + 120% — currently EUR ~2,150/month net for sponsor); both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-partnership certificate OR registered-cohabitation agreement OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated to French/Dutch + MoFA-apostilled)
- Sponsor's Belgian passport / residence card / Belgian ID copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 12 months payslips + Belgian tax returns "Personenbelasting / Impôt des Personnes Physiques") — minimum 120% of GMMI (~EUR 2,150/month net)
- Sponsor accommodation proof (lease / property deed — registered with commune)
- Notarised Annex 41 commitment-of-support from sponsor
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Medical certificate from Nepal International Clinic
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Travel to VFS Delhi for biometrics

**Notes:**
- Belgium has a Belgium-specific "registered cohabitation" track (Belgian Civil Code Article 1475) — non-married partners with at least 1 year of stable cohabitation can apply for the same family-reunion benefits as married couples.
- Common refusal patterns: short relationship without strong evidence, sponsor income below 120%-GMMI threshold, marriage-of-convenience suspicion, unclear cohabitation evidence.

### Religious — Type D — Researcher / EU Blue Card / Highly Skilled

**Purpose:** Research at a Belgian recognised research organisation (under EU Directive 2016/801) OR highly-skilled employment with EU Blue Card pathway.
**Stay duration:** Type D 4 months -> Researcher A Card / EU Blue Card 1–4 years, renewable.
**Validity:** Per project / employment.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 30–60 calendar days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global Belgium New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Researcher: hosting agreement with Belgian recognised research organisation (Royal Decree 28 May 2008 list). EU Blue Card: highly-qualified employment (Bachelor's+ qualification) + salary ≥ EUR 60,196/year (1.5× Belgian average gross — annually indexed).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Hosting agreement (Researcher) OR EU Blue Card-eligible employment contract (highly skilled)
- Recognised qualifications (apostilled + NARIC-Belgium equivalency)
- Salary proof for Blue Card (≥ EUR 60,196/year) *(conditional)*
- Police clearance + medical certificate
- Schengen-valid health insurance
- Travel to VFS Delhi

**Notes:**
- Researcher visa under EU Directive 2016/801 — particularly relevant for Nepali academics + PhD candidates joining Belgian research projects (FWO Flanders / FNRS Wallonia / Imec Leuven for tech).
- EU Blue Card is portable across EU — after 5 years on Blue Card, eligible for long-term EU residence.

### Retirement — Type D — Professional Card (Self-Employed)

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Type D 4 months -> 1-year Single Permit-Self-Employed, renewable up to 5 years (then permanent residence).
**Validity:** Per business activity.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 60–120 calendar days (Professional Card adjudication can take 90 days).
**How to apply:** Two-step: Professional Card (regional adjudication) -> Type D at VFS Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Substantial business plan + economic-utility test (the Belgian region must benefit from the activity); business registration at Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises (BCE) / Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO); minimum capital threshold varies by region (EUR 18,600 typical); clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Approved Belgian Professional Card (Carte Professionnelle / Beroepskaart)
- Belgian business registration (BCE/KBO)
- Detailed business plan (French / Dutch / English)
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (EUR 18,600+ typical)
- Tax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate, apostilled)
- Police clearance + medical certificate
- Schengen-valid health insurance
- Travel to VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Professional Card is region-specific — Flemish Region uses VLAIO / Brussels uses Brussels Economy & Employment / Wallonia uses SPW Économie. Choose region based on intended business location.
- Belgium does NOT offer a formal retirement-visa or golden-visa programme — investor / self-employed pathway via Professional Card is the closest route.

### Diplomatic — Type D — Au Pair

**Purpose:** Cultural exchange + childcare in a Belgian host family — Belgium-specific category for young Nepali adults seeking Belgian language + cultural immersion.
**Stay duration:** Type D 4 months -> 1-year residence permit, NON-renewable (one-time experience).
**Validity:** 1 year only — strictly time-limited under Royal Decree.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 30–45 calendar days.
**How to apply:** In person at VFS Global Belgium New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Aged 18–25 (strict); host family with Belgian residence + minimum-income threshold; Au Pair contract registered at regional employment authority; relevant childcare experience or training; clean character.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Au Pair contract with Belgian host family (registered at VDAB Flanders / Forem Wallonia / Actiris Brussels)
- Host family income proof + commitment letter
- CV + childcare experience proof
- Language proficiency (commune-language A1 minimum — French / Dutch / German depending on host family)
- Police clearance + medical certificate
- Schengen-valid health insurance
- Travel to VFS Delhi

**Notes:**
- Au Pair stay is strictly limited to 1 year and non-renewable — the goal is cultural exchange, not employment.
- Au Pair receives "argent de poche" (pocket money) of minimum EUR 450/month + room + board.
- Common Nepali Au Pair pathway: cultural-immersion gap-year before EU university applications.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Belgium visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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).
3. **Submit at Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu (Type C representation) + VFS Global Belgium New Delhi (Type D)** — 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–45 days during peak season.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Where is the Belgium embassy in 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Belgium visa?

Yes — apply online at https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium/visa-belgium-if-you-live-nepal — Belgian FPS Foreign Affairs Nepal-resident visa-policy page · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/bel/visa-type — VFS Global Belgium India (Type D intake) · https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be — Embassy of Belgium New Delhi · https://eda.admin.ch/kathmandu — Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu (Belgium Schengen representation) · https://dofi.ibz.be — Belgian Immigration Office (Office des Étrangers / Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken) for in-country Single Permit + residence permits.

### 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 help with a Belgium visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Belgium including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- 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

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