Going to Belgium

Belgium belongs to the Schengen-area, as do the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, Estonia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.

All information about visa can be consulted on the website of the Ministry of the Interior. This website is presently only available in Dutch and French but in the near future it will be available in English as well.

A. Short term stay (less than 90 days)

- Taiwanese passport:
Citizens who hold a Taiwanese passport with their ID-number can travel for short-term stays ( maximum of 90 days within a 6-month period) to the Schengen-area without visa.
However, travellers may still be asked to present one or more of the following documents: a hotel reservation, return ticket or some form of proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your visit. (cash, cheques or credit cards that are accepted in Belgium or an original financial support certificate)
If you want to know more about this visa waiver, in place since january 2011: link

- For other nationalities who need a Schengen visa ( not to exceed 90 days) : schengen visa

B. Long-term stay (more than 90 days)

resident visa

"The Descent from the Cross" by P.P.Rubens (© J.J. Rousseau / FOD BZ-SPF AE)	Waterfall in Spa (© Bastin & Evrard / FOD BZ-SPF AE)	Beach in Blankenberge (© Marc Van Lommel)