Belgium
United States
United States visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
Belgian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at be.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Belgium
US visas issued to citizens of Belgium
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,191 | 2,411 |
| Student (F, M) | 818 | 856 |
| Exchange (J) | 1,059 | 987 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,749 | 1,633 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 957 | 684 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,361 | 1,578 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 44 | 27 |
| Total | 9,179 | 8,176 |
| 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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Belgium anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Belgium.
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
US citizens travelling to Belgium
United StatesBelgium Visa-free, 90 days Belgium visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Belgian citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in the United States
Belgian citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Belgian citizens apply
Belgian citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Belgian citizens
Mexico admits Belgian citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Belgium
Belgium admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Belgian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in the United States?
Belgian citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Belgian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Belgian citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.