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Belgium visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Belgium admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.diplomatie.belgium.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belgium: visa decisions in Canada
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,116 | 909 | 207 | 18.5% | 82.8% |
| 2024 | 1,052 | 909 | 85 | 8.6% | 73.4% |
| 2025 | 1,668 | 1,231 | 334 | 21.3% | 59.6% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in Canada (Montreal) received 1,668 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,231. The refusal rate was 21.3%. The refusal rate rose by 12.8 points from 8.6% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 59% compared with 2024 (1,052).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.0% of the applications lodged in Canada that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Greece to 23.7% at those of Portugal. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Canada.
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 Canada, 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 Canada
BelgiumCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Belgium
Canadian 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 Canadian 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 Canadian citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit Canadian citizens visa-free.
Belgian citizens travelling to Canada
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Belgium?
Canadian 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 Canada?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
Yes, Canadian 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.