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Belgium visa for Israeli citizens
Entry requirement
Belgium admits Israeli 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 israel.diplomatie.belgium.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belgium: visa decisions in Israel
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 651 | 494 | 157 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
| 2024 | 673 | 441 | 209 | 31.4% | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 717 | 535 | 161 | 22.5% | 32.5% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in Israel (Jerusalem and Tel Aviv) received 717 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 535. 22.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 31.4%: the rate fell by 8.8 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (673).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 18.5% of the applications lodged in Israel that year, from 2.1% at the consulates of Germany to 29.0% at those of Spain. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Israel.
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 Israel, 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 Israel
BelgiumIsrael Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Israel 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 Israel 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Israeli citizens can stay in Belgium
Israeli 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 Israeli 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 Israeli citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit Israeli citizens visa-free.
Belgian citizens travelling to Israel
Before flying to Israel, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium admits Israeli citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Israeli citizens stay in Belgium?
Israeli 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 Israel?
Before flying to Israel, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Israeli citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
Yes, Israeli 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.