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How to get a Belgium visa from Myanmar
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Burmese passport holders travelling to Belgium.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Belgium.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Work visa
Processing time15 days
Validitymore than 90 days
Application requirements
Documents Burmese applicants need to provide.
- A Myanmar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Belgium tourist visa is issued to Myanmars traveling to Belgium for tourism and visitation purposes.
- Belgium is a Schengen country so visitors can apply for a Schengen visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- An invitation letter by a Belgian host must be provided by the applicant.
- Your documents will be checked by the Belgian border official, who may ask you a few questions about your trip to Belgium like:
- What is your purpose of visiting Belgium?
- How long do you intend to stay in Belgium?
- Where are you going to stay in Belgium?
- A Language Preference Form will be given to the applicant. Belgian authorities offer to you the opportunity to choose in which of the three national languages of Belgium you wish your application to be treated (French, German or Dutch).
- Applicants are required to submit a document which confirms that they have a travel insurance for Belgium and the whole territory of Schengen, with a minimum €30,000 coverage for medical emergencies
- A cover letter must be provided. This will explain why you wish to visit Belgium and you give further details on your trip.
- Proof of accommodation must be provided by the applicant. A document that shows where you will stay in Belgium. I.e. Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Belgium.
- Currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Belgium is 10,000 Euros.
- Brussels and most major cities of Belgium have extensive and efficient public transportation systems.
- Trains, buses, and ferries connect Brussels with other major cities in Belgium and with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands.
- Traveling by train is considered to be safer than driving.
Business visa
- The Belgium business visa is for Myanmars looking to travel to Belgium for business purposes.
- You will need to provide a letter from the Belgian company you will be visiting. This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied by the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- The invitation letter must also mention how the expenses of the applicant are going to be covered during his/her travel. It must be made clear whether it will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- In most cases, you will also need to submit a ‘no-objection’ letter. This letter is required to validate your current status and assure the embassy that your have permission to travel. A no-objection letter is typically obtained from your employer or school authorities.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed. Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
- Once you pose no threat, you will be allowed to enter Belgium and any Schengen Area. Make sure the Belgian border officer gives you an entry stamp in your passport when you enter Belgium. Without a stamp, you could be fined or detained in Belgium.
Where to apply
Belgium embassy & visa application centers in Myanmar.
Yangon
AddressBelgian Honorary Consulate in Yangon, Myanmar --- Mimosa Building, Unit E+D, 1st Floor No.196, West Shwe Gong Daing, 5th Street Bahan Township Yangon Myanmar
Phone(+95) 9 899 785 203
Email[email protected]
Website-
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official language of Belgium
The official languages in Belgium are French, Dutch and German.
What is the main religion in Belgium
The main religion in Belgium is Christianity, in particular Roman Catholicism, which is the largest religion in Belgium.
What kind of clothes do they wear in Belgium
Belgians, especially those in the cities, wear modern Western-style clothes.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Belgium visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.