Iraq
Belgium
Belgium visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Iraq
Belgium has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Belgian citizens travelling to Iraq
BelgiumIraq e-Visa Iraq 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 Iraq 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to Iraq 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Belgian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Belgium in Iraq?
No. Belgium has no embassy in Iraq.
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 Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Belgian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.