Belgium
Canada
Canada visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Canada, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Belgium
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- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Liège
Rue Paul Devaux, 3/51, 4000 Liege, Liège
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Ghent
Boerestraat 15, Gent
Canadian citizens travelling to Belgium
CanadaBelgium Visa-free, 90 days Belgium visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Belgium to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in Canada
Belgian citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Belgian citizens apply
Belgian citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to Belgium
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in Canada?
Belgian citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Belgian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Belgian citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.