Belgium visa requirements for Malawians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malawians visiting Belgium

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Belgian Visa.

  • Belgium visa application form that is fully completed, printed and signed at the end.
  • Two identical passport photographs are required.
  • The photographs should be no older than three months and taken must be taken against a white background.
  • The Malawi passport should contain at least to blank pages in order to be able to affix the Belgium visa sticker. 
  • The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you exit Belgium.
  • Applicants are required to provide copies of the previous visas and passports if available.
  • Applicants are required to provide all documents either translated in either English, French, German or Dutch.
  • Travel/medical Insurance for Belgium with a minimum of €30,000 coverage for medical emergencies, and repatriation in case of death.
  • Round-trip/flight itinerary containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Belgium.
  • A document that shows where you will stay in Belgium. I.e. Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Belgium.
  • Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, or death certificate of spouse.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Belgium. According to the Belgian Immigration Office, a traveller has to attest possessing €95 per day if staying in a hotel, and €45 when planning to get accommodated by cheaper means.
  • Minors applying for the Belgian visa are required to submit a copy of the birth certificate, a notarized parental authorization to travel to Belgium, signed by both parents/guardians if the minor will be travelling alone and certified copies of ID/passport of both parents.
  • Belgium application form for minors is required to be signed by both parents.

Belgium Visa for Malawians

Facts about Belgium

Belgium is a prime tourist site due to its historical landmark, modern architecture and rural idylls. Also, the country is visited by a lot of business tourists. The country is also famous for its long traditions in arts, fashion, and its cuisine. Tourists in the country can be guaranteed of a very good time as there are a lot of things to see all over the city and activities like hiking, biking and camping to engage in. While in the country, there are various festivals to attend at different periods throughout the year. Mussels, Balletjes, Stoemp, Waffles, and other special Belgian delicacies will leave you asking for more, be sure to try these cuisines out.
 
Tourism in Belgium has been on the up since 2009. The number of visitors who visited Belgium in 2009 was just over 12 million which increased to 16 million in 2017. It has been estimated that these numbers will continue to increase in the years to come. The tourism industry generates about 2.8% of Belgium’s gross domestic product and employs about 3.3% of the working population.
 
Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with more €10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. Avoid wearing expensive jewellery and watches as this may attract petty criminals to you.

Types of Belgium Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 business days 90 days
Business visa 15 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Belgium Visa

  • Belgium visa application form that is fully completed, printed and signed at the end.
  • Two identical passport photographs are required.
  • The photographs should be no older than three months and taken must be taken against a white background.
  • The Malawi passport should contain at least to blank pages in order to be able to affix the Belgium visa sticker. 
  • The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you exit Belgium.
  • Applicants are required to provide copies of the previous visas and passports if available.
  • Applicants are required to provide all documents either translated in either English, French, German or Dutch.
  • Travel/medical Insurance for Belgium with a minimum of €30,000 coverage for medical emergencies, and repatriation in case of death.
  • Round-trip/flight itinerary containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Belgium.
  • A document that shows where you will stay in Belgium. I.e. Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Belgium.
  • Proof of civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, or death certificate of spouse.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Belgium. According to the Belgian Immigration Office, a traveller has to attest possessing €95 per day if staying in a hotel, and €45 when planning to get accommodated by cheaper means.
  • Minors applying for the Belgian visa are required to submit a copy of the birth certificate, a notarized parental authorization to travel to Belgium, signed by both parents/guardians if the minor will be travelling alone and certified copies of ID/passport of both parents.
  • Belgium application form for minors is required to be signed by both parents.
Belgium Tourist visa Belgium Business visa

Belgium Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Belgian tourist visa is issued to foreigners who wish to spend their vacations in Belgium, or sightseeing and exploring.
  • Holders of the Belgian tourist visa can also visit family and friends residing in Belgium.
  • The Belgian visa application form should be fully filled out and signed by the applicant. 
  • Applicants are required to provide two recent passport photographs taken within the last three months.
  • A valid Malawi passport that is not older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond the planned stay in Malawi. 
  • It must have at least two blank pages in order to be able to affix the visa sticker.
  • A copy of travel itinerary specifying dates of arrival and departure from Belgium.
  • Evidence that you have purchased health insurance that covers medical emergencies with a minimum of €30,000, for your whole period of stay.
  • Proof of accommodation such as hotel/hostel booking with name, complete address, phone, and e-mail, for the entire time you will be in Belgium.
  • Letter of tour organizer. If the applicant will be travelling with a tour agency.
  • Proof of financial means for the whole duration of stay while in Belgium.
  • Letter of invitation written by the relative or friend residing in Belgium, attached with a copy of their passport. 
  • In case that the friend/relative is not a citizen of Belgium, a copy of the residency permit will also be required.

Belgium Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Belgium business visa application form should be correctly filled and signed by the applicant.
  • Two recently taken photos must be attached both photos must be taken within the last three months.
  • A valid passport should valid for at least three more months beyond the date of exit from Belgium.
  • Travel itinerary including dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Belgium.
  • Medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
  • Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation is required for the whole duration of stay in Belgium.
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of their bank statements for the last three months to show proof of sufficient funds for the whole duration of stay in Belgium. 
  • Sponsorship Letter by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting the applicant’s trip to Belgium in case the applicant does not have a bank statement. 
  •  In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
  • Applicants are required to provide a receipt showing proof the visa application fee has been paid.
  • Letter from the employer in Malawi meticulously describing the purpose of the travel and awareness of business leave to Belgium.
  • An invitation letter written by the partner company in Belgium faxed also to the corresponding consulate. This letter has to appear as an invitation to attend meetings or other relevant events matching trade, industry or work.
  • It must be stated either in the employer’s letter or the partner company’s invitation that one of both parties will be covering the applicant’s travel expenses during the required period of stay in Belgium.
  • If there were previous trade relations between the two companies proof of such an event.

Belgium Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Belgium Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Malawi

Location

Address

Lilongwe

Plot 3/198 - Mitchell Road Lilongwe Malawi

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belconmwi@gmail.com

(+265) 175 44 18

Lilongwe

Plot 3/198 - Mitchell Road Lilongwe Malawi

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belconmwi@gmail.com

(+265) 175 44 18

Frequently Asked Questions

How safe is Belgium?

Belgium is generally a safe place for travel, however there is a bit of crime here and there. In Belgium, crime rates tend to be higher in the bigger cities than in rural areas, but serious crime in Brussels is low.

Can I drink the tap water in Belgium?

Tap water in Belgium is completely safe to drink. In some cases, it is even healthier than mineral water from bottles you buy in the shop, as this can contain too many minerals. Drinking tap water also poses a smaller burden on the environment, Test-Aankoop stresses.

When is the best place to visit Belgium?

The best time to visit Belgium is between April – June or September – October. The spring and fall weather is absolutely stunning and will definitely leave you feeling refreshed. The high season in Belgium is during the summer months between July – August.