How to get a Belgium visa from Pakistan

• 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 Pakistan passport that is not older than ten years and with a minimum validity of three months beyond the planned stay in Belgium.
• 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 traveling with a tour agency.
• Proof of financial means for the whole duration of stay while in Belgium.
• Letter of invitation written by the relative/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.

• 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 of 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 Pakistan 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.

• A medical visa is issued to a patient who needs medical care in a hospital or clinic in Belgium.
• Belgium visa application form should be completely filled, printed and signed by applicants.
• Original Pakistan passport that is valid for at least 3 months beyond stay in Belgium.
• The passport must have at least two blank pages Belgium visa stamp.
• Photocopies of the applicant’s previous medical visa are required.
• Two identical passport photographs displaying a neutral expression.
• A local medical report issued by a doctor/clinic/hospital in Pakistan that the applicant needs medical treatment is required.
• A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Belgium, confirming the dates of the applicant’s appointment as well as a medical situation.
• Receipt showing proof that the applicant has paid the medical fee.
• Official confirmation of the treatment by the receiving medical institution in Belgium.
• Proof that applicants have sufficient funds to pay for the medical expenses and other related expenses throughout treatment.

• A transit visa is issued to foreigners who are transiting through Belgium to reach the final destination country.
• Belgium visa application form should be completely filled and signed by applicants.
• The Pakistan passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of exit from Belgium.
• The passport must have at least two blank pages to affix a Belgium visa.
• Photocopies of applicant’s previous visa is required.
• Two identical passport photograph taken against a white background and must display a neutral expression.
• A valid visa for the final country applicant is traveling to.
• The flight ticket to the final destination country.

Belgium is best known for its chocolate, waffles, fries, and beer. Belgium has many distinctive national dishes, many internationally popular foods like hamburgers and spaghetti bolognese are also popular in Belgium, and most of what Belgians eat is also eaten in neighboring countries.

The Kingdom of Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German. A number of non-official, minority languages and dialects are spoken as well.

Belgium is a safe country to travel to. Crime rates are low and anything happening to you on the streets of Belgium is unlikely. The only issue to keep an eye on, apart from being vigilant for terrorist attacks, is petty theft and pickpocketing.