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Belgium visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Belgium requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenya.diplomatie.belgium.be
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 Kenya
- Embassy of Belgium in Nairobi
Limuru Road, 00100 Nairobi
Belgium has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Belgium: visa decisions in Kenya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,818 | 1,284 | 534 | 28.6% | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 2,117 | 1,161 | 923 | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| 2025 | 3,509 | 1,981 | 1,426 | 41.7% | 23.8% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in Kenya (Nairobi) received 3,509 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,981. The refusal rate was 41.7%. The refusal rate fell by 2.5 points from 44.2% in 2024. Applications rose by 66% compared with 2024 (2,117).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 33.1% of the applications lodged in Kenya that year, from 16.7% at the consulates of the Czech Republic to 60.9% at those of Norway. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the 10th most applied-for Schengen state in Kenya.
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 Kenya, 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 Kenya
BelgiumKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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 Kenya 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Belgium
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Belgian embassy in Nairobi, 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 Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Belgian embassy in Kenya?
The Belgian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Belgian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens 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.