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Belgium visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Belgium’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Gambia
Belgium has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Belgian citizens travelling to the Gambia
BelgiumGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Citizens of the Gambia planning a trip to Belgium can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Belgium
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to the Gambia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Belgium for visas; the official visa portal of Belgium names the right place.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets citizens of the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Belgian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Belgium?
Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Belgium in the Gambia?
No. Belgium has no embassy in the Gambia.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Belgian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Belgium visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
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.