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Russia visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
Belgian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at belgium.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Belgium
- Embassy of Russia in Brussels
Avenue de Fré, 66, 1180 Uccle, Brussels
- Consulate of Russia in Antwerp
Della Faillelaan 20, Antwerp
All missions of Russia in Belgium
Russia has 2 missions in Belgium, with its embassy in Brussels. Consulates: Antwerp.
Russian citizens travelling to Belgium
RussiaBelgium Visa required Belgium visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in Russia
Belgian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Belgian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Belgian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Belgian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Belgian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Belgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Belgium
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Belgian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in Russia?
Belgian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Belgium?
The Russian embassy in Belgium is in Brussels; there is also a consulate in Antwerp.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Can Belgian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.