You need a visa for Belgium if you have an Iraqi passport

Entry requirements for Iraqi travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iraqi passport holders entering Belgium as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory proof of accommodation

  Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Belgium.

  Belgium Immigration Office Last checked 2026-07-17
• Required

  Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Belgium

  Travelers need proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Belgium.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Belgium; -Foreign nationals residing in Belgium.
  Belgium Immigration Office Last checked 2026-07-17
• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Belgium. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00 and be valid in all Schengen countries.

  Belgium Immigration Office Last checked 2026-07-17
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Belgium. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Belgium.

  European Union Last checked 2026-07-17
• May be required

  Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

  The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
  Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-07-17
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Belgium

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Belgium.

  Last checked 2026-07-17
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Belgium.

  Last checked 2026-07-17
• Required

  Transit visa

  Travelers need a visa to transit through Belgium. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling. For details on specific airport conditions and transit facilities, please check the source and contact the government for more details.

  • This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state; -Holders of a valid visa issued by a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area, Canada, Japan, or the United States; -Holders of a valid visa for one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area ; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or the United States that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; -Holders of a residence permit issued by one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -A family member of a European Union, European Economic Area, or Switzerland citizen.
  Last checked 2026-08-05
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Belgium.

  Last checked 2026-07-17
• May be required

  Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)

  Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.

  EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-07-17

A look at Belgium

Belgium visa requirements by passport