São Tomé and Príncipe
Belgium
Belgium visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
- 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.
For the tourist visa, Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Belgium has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Belgian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
BelgiumSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Belgium
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Belgium has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Belgium accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Belgium?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Is there an embassy of Belgium in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Belgium has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Belgium visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.