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United States
Belgium
US Embassy in Belgium
1 embassy
In Belgium, the United States has an embassy in Brussels and 1 other office. Belgian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Belgium
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Belgium
US Embassy in Brussels
The US embassy is in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Its website is linked on its page.
Consulates
United States visa for Belgian citizens
BelgiumUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Belgium
United StatesBelgium Visa-free, 90 days Belgium visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Belgium
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Before flying to the United States, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
Belgium’s missions in the United States
Missions of Belgium in the United States (5)
In return, Belgium has 5 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Belgium
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Belgium.
Travel to Belgium for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In Belgium, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Belgium are closed
US missions in Belgium close on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Belgium?
The US embassy is in Brussels.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Belgium?
US citizens can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days.
Does Belgium have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Belgium has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 4 other missions in the United States.