How to get a India visa from Belgium
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Belgian passport holders travelling to India.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to India.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Student visa
Processing time15 days
ValidityDepends on the course of study
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Work visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Belgian applicants need to provide.
- An original passport not older than 10 years and valid for 6 months beyond your stay.
- A genuine intention of traveling
- Two passport photographs with a white background (35mm x 45mm).
- Proof of financial means to backup travel.
- A clean criminal record is required.
- Travel itinerary.
- Health insurance.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Proof of income tax return.
- No smuggling of illegal drugs or goods.
- A Bank statement issued from the bank stating you are eligible to support your stay in India.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Belgium traveling to India for business-related activities.
- A completely filled and signed business visa application form by the applicant.
- A clean criminal record track.
- Proof of hotel reservation/ accommodation.
- If invited by a host/organization, a letter from the organization is required.
- Flight itinerary.
- Travel documents.
- Proof of sufficient means to support your stay in the country.
- Applicant ID card
- Holders of this visa are neither permitted to work nor study.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of marital status (Single, Married or Divorced).
- You must have a good intention of traveling
- A valid passport.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Belgium traveling to India for tourism.
- A valid passport not older than ten years.
- If invited, an invitation letter from the host is required.
- Proof of accommodation/ hotel reservation.
- Holders of this visa cannot study with this visa.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Medical insurance.
- Flight itinerary.
- Two passport photographs with a white background.
- An applicant ID card.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required granting you permission to travel.
- You must have a good intention of traveling. No criminal record track should be found.
- The duration of stay for a tourist visa is 90 days, which you must leave the country at the expiration of your visa.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Belgium traveling to India to study.
- Holders of the visa are not permitted to sign business contracts.
- A completely filled study visa application form.
- A valid passport not older than 10 years.
- Payments of visa fees.
- Payment of tuition fees.
- Sufficient funds to support your stay in the country.
- Letter of acceptance from the academic institution in India.
- Educational certificates and transcripts from the previous schools.
- Proof of worthy behavior.
- Health insurance is required.
- Travel itinerary.
- You must leave the country at the expiration of your study visa.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to citizens of Belgium traveling to work in an organization in India.
- A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months ahead of your stay in India.
- A letter of employment from the organization in India should be provided.
- Payment of visa fee.
- Suffiecient financial means to support travel.
- Medical insurance.
- No fraudulent track record.
- Educational qualifications and certificates of experience.
- A copy of the employment contract between the employer and the employee must be submitted. The contract must be signed by both parties, stating the salary of the employee in Rupees, and discuss the payment of income tax in India.
- Proof of accommodation.
Where to apply
India embassy & visa application centers in Belgium.
Brussels
Address217, Chaussee de Vleurgat 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
Phone+32 (0)2 6409140 +32 (0)2 6451850
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I dress as a female tourist in India
As a female tourist, you are to bring loose-fitting t-shirts, tunics, and blouses with high necklines and long or short sleeves, and loose-fitting pants and ankle-length skirts in cool, lightweight fabrics like cotton. Pack a lightweight scarf to wear around your neck for extra modesty and to cover your head when visiting temples and mosques.
Is India is a populated country.
India is not an overpopulated country. Its population density is lower than that of many other countries.
What should I not do in India
Do not wear shoes inside a temple or home. Do not point your finger or touch anything with your feet. Do not wear skimpy clothes. Do not show affection in public. Do not drink tap water.
Which Indian food is popular among the foreigners and why
The most popular Indian food is butter chicken which is loved by foreigners. A great combination of thick cream and spices, butter chicken is popular both in India and across the globe.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest India visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.