United States
Belgium
Belgium visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belgium: visa decisions in the United States
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,213 | 2,892 | 321 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 3,253 | 2,992 | 107 | 3.5% | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 2,977 | 2,550 | 240 | 8.6% | 20.6% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in the United States (New York, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles) received 2,977 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,550. The refusal rate was 8.6%. The refusal rate rose by 5.1 points from 3.5% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 8% compared with 2024 (3,253).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.9% of the applications lodged in the United States that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Greece to 20.5% at those of Sweden. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the 14th most applied-for Schengen state in the United States.
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 the United States, 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 the United States
BelgiumUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States 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 the United States 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 US citizens can stay in Belgium
US 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 US 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 US citizens
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France admit US citizens visa-free.
Belgian citizens travelling to the United States
Belgian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Belgium?
US citizens do not need a visa for Belgium: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can US citizens stay in Belgium?
US 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 the United States?
Belgian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Belgium visa-free?
Yes, US 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.