South Korea
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Belgium visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Belgium, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at republicofkorea.diplomatie.belgium.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belgium: visa decisions in South Korea
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 108 | 31 | 22.3% | 17.6% |
| 2024 | 192 | 169 | 18 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 322 | 198 | 112 | 36.1% | 11.6% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in South Korea (Seoul) received 322 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 198. 36.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 9.6%: the rate rose by 26.5 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 68% compared with 2024 (192).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.5% of the applications lodged in South Korea that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Spain to 12.1% at those of France. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in South Korea.
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 South Korea, 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 South Korea
BelgiumSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea 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 South Korea 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).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Belgium
South Korean 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 South Korean 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 South Korean citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Belgian citizens travelling to South Korea
South Korea admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Korea and Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Belgium?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Belgium, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Belgium?
South Korean 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 South Korea?
South Korea admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Belgium without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.