Belgium

Embassies and consulates in Belgium

embassies in Brussels

Diplomatic missions from 188 countries are based in Belgium, 423 missions in all (180 embassies, 27 consulates, 162 honorary consulates and 54 other offices). All 180 embassies are in the capital, Brussels. Consulates are also found in Antwerp, Liège and Ghent.

Europe EU member Schengen area

Belgium

Capital
Brussels
Population
11,941,781
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+32
Languages
Dutch, French, German
  • 423missions
  • 180embassies
  • 27consulates
  • 162honorary consulates
Visa-free: 123 destinations#6 in the world

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All missions in Belgium

Other cities in Belgium

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Outside Brussels, missions are found in Antwerp (48), Liège (28), Ghent (14), Bruges (8), Charleroi (7), Deinze (5), Namur (4) and Eupen (3), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. France 11
  2. Spain 8
  3. Italy 8
  4. Luxembourg 7
  5. Austria 6
  6. Czech Republic 6
  7. Germany 6
  8. Finland 6
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Visa rules for Belgium

How the world’s passports enter Belgium198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Belgium visa guide · 21 visa types

Visa rules

Belgium belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Belgium. As a Schengen state, Belgium counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Belgium

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)3,1912,411
Student (F, M)818856
Exchange (J)1,059987
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,7491,633
Transit and crew (C, D)957684
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,3611,578
Fiancé(e) (K)4427
Total9,1798,176
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)11.7%12.8%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,176 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Belgium, the 90th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 29%, work and treaty visas 20% and diplomatic and official visas 19%. That is 11% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (9,179).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Belgium received 2,744, 11% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 12.8% for citizens of Belgium in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 11.7%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Belgium

Belgium’s own missions abroad

Belgium’s embassies abroad (201)

In the other direction, Belgium runs 201 missions in 107 countries. Its largest networks are in France (20), Germany (9), the United Kingdom (9), Turkey (8) and Spain (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Belgium

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Easter Sunday

    Sunday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 180 embassies are in the capital, Brussels. France has the most missions in Belgium, 11, followed by Spain (8), Italy (8), Luxembourg (7) and Austria (6).

Travel advice for Belgium

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Belgium: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Belgium?

France, with 11 missions, followed by Spain (8).

Do I need a visa for Belgium?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Belgium; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Belgium closed?

On Belgium’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Is Belgium in the Schengen area?

Yes. Belgium is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.