You need a visa for Belgium if you have a Turkish passport

These visas exist for Belgium, but they cannot be applied for online with Turkish nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Yes. Turkish citizens need a visa for Belgium. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Belgium may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Travel insurance with minimum 30,000 EUR medical coverage
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
Hotel booking or invitation letter for accommodation
Proof of sufficient funds (95 EUR per day minimum)
Two recent biometric photos (35x45mm, white background)

Entry requirements for Turkish travellers

These rules apply specifically to Turkish 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