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Belgium visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Belgian missions in Ghana
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- Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Accra
La Bawaleshi Road, Accra
All missions of Belgium in Ghana
Belgium has 2 missions in Ghana. Consulates: Accra. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Accra.
Belgian citizens travelling to Ghana
BelgiumGhana Visa required Ghana 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.
For a trip from Ghana to Belgium, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
In Ghana, applications go to Belgium’s consulate in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Belgium; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belgium.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Ghana
Ghana requires Belgian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
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 Ghana?
Ghana requires Belgian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
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.