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Belgium visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at australia.diplomatie.belgium.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belgium: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 477 | 436 | 41 | 8.6% | 18.1% |
| 2024 | 579 | 509 | 22 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 508 | 439 | 9 | 2.0% | 6.4% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Canberra) received 508 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 439. The refusal rate was 2.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.1 points from 4.1% in 2024. Applications fell by 12% compared with 2024 (579).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Belgian citizens travelling to Australia
BelgiumAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to Belgium, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Belgium
Australian citizens may stay in Belgium for up to 90 days. Days in Belgium count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Belgium and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Belgium count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Belgium’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit Australian citizens visa-free.
Belgian citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Belgium?
Australian citizens can stay in Belgium for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Belgium without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.