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  1. Belgium

    Passport notes (AT, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE)

    Before
    EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa; register if staying over 3 months.
    After
    EU citizens can enter with a passport or national ID card and stay without a visa.

  2. Belgium

    Passport notes (AF, DZ, AO, AM, AZ, BH, BD, BY, BZ, BJ, BT, BO, BW, BF, BI, CV, KH, CM, CF, TD, CN, KM, CI, CU, CD, DJ, DO, EC, EG, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, FJ, GA, GM, GH, GN, GW, GY, HT, IN, ID, IR, IQ, JM, JO, KZ, KE, KW, KG, LA, LB, LS, LR, LY, MG, MW, MV, ML, MR, MN, MA, MZ, MM, NA, NP, NE, NG, KP, OM, PK, PS, PG, PH, QA, CG, RW, ST, SA, SN, SL, SO, ZA, SS, LK, SD, SR, SY, TJ, TZ, TH, TG, TN, TR, TM, UG, UZ, VN, YE, ZM, ZW)

    Before
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Belgian mission or visa center serving your place of residence.
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required.

  3. Belgium

    Safety

    Before
    Belgium is safe overall. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing and bag theft around Brussels' major stations (Midi/Zuid, Nord) and on busy public transport, plus occasional demonstrations in the capital.
    After
    The Government of Canada says pickpocketing and purse snatching occur, particularly in major cities and at tourist sites such as the Grand-Place in Brussels, and that petty crime is frequent at the Brussels-Nord, Brussels-Central and Brussels-Midi stations. It says demonstrations take place frequently in Brussels, especially in the city centre and the European Quarter.

  4. Belgium

    FAQ: ID card

    Before
    Yes — EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter with a valid national identity card instead of a passport, and can stay without a visa; registration with the commune is required for stays over 3 months.
    After
    Yes — EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter with a valid national identity card instead of a passport, and can stay without a visa.

  5. Belgium

    FAQ: longer stays

    Before
    You need a long-stay (type D) visa or residence permit tied to a purpose such as work, study or family reunification, applied for at the Belgian mission before travel. The short-stay allowance itself cannot be extended except in exceptional circumstances.
    After
    You need a long-stay (type D) visa or residence permit tied to a purpose such as work, study or family reunification, applied for at the Belgian mission before travel.

  6. Belgium

    FAQ: ETIAS

    Before
    ETIAS is the EU's travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once mandatory, it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s) and be valid for 3 years. Check the official travel-europe.europa.eu site for the current status.
    After
    ETIAS is the EU's travel authorization for visa-exempt visitors. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Once mandatory, it will cost €20 (free for under-18s and over-70s) and be valid for 3 years.

  7. Belgium

    FAQ: visa cost

    Before
    €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11 and free for under-6s. The fee is set EU-wide. Applications go through the Belgian mission or visa center serving your place of residence, typically via the VisaOnWeb portal.
    After
    €90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–11 and free for under-6s. The fee is set EU-wide. Applications go through the Belgian mission or visa center serving your place of residence.

  8. Belgium

    Tip: languages

    Before
    Belgium has three official languages — Dutch, French and German. Place names change with the language (Antwerpen/Anvers, Liège/Luik), which matters when reading train boards.
    After
    Belgium's official languages are Dutch, French and German, per the EU's country page.

  9. Belgium

    Tip

    Before
    Once ETIAS becomes mandatory, apply only at the official travel-europe.europa.eu site — unofficial sites charge inflated fees for the €20 authorization.
    After
    (tip removed)

  10. Belgium

    ETIAS

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.

  11. Belgium

    EES

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders.

  12. Belgium

    Onward ticket

    Before
    Border officers may ask non-EU visitors for proof of return or onward travel and accommodation details.
    After
    Under the Schengen Borders Code, supporting documents border guards may check include a return or round-trip ticket and a document showing the accommodation envisaged.

  13. Belgium

    Travel insurance

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it, but cover is strongly recommended.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.

  14. Belgium

    Passport validity

    Before
    Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, have been issued within the last 10 years, and EU/EEA travelers simply need a passport or ID card valid for the stay.
    After
    Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and have been issued within the last 10 years.

  15. Belgium

    Type D visa fee notes

    Before
    The handling fee since 1 July 2026, for stays over 90 days (work, study, family); posts outside the euro area may charge it in local currency. An additional contribution applies to certain categories. Confirm the total for your case with the Belgian mission.
    After
    The handling fee for a long-stay (type D) visa since 1 July 2026, according to the Embassy of Belgium in the UAE. Applications made through VFS Global also carry a fixed service fee.

  16. Belarus

    Passport notes (RS)

    Before
    Visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under the Belarus–Serbia bilateral agreement.
    After
    Visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Foreign Ministry's general list of visa-free travel.

  17. Belarus

    Passport notes (RU)

    Before
    Russian citizens enter freely under the Union State. No visas and no border controls on the Belarus–Russia frontier; stays are governed by registration rules rather than a border clock.
    After
    Visa-free, per the Foreign Ministry's general list of visa-free travel.

  18. Belarus

    Passport notes (XK)

    Before
    Belarus does not recognize Kosovo — Kosovo-issued passports are generally not accepted; contact a Belarusian mission about alternative documents.
    After
    No official source we could read states the rule for Kosovo passports.

  19. Belarus

    Passport notes (UA)

    Before
    On the MFA's general visa-free list; the list gives no stay limit, so Belarusian law caps a visa-free stay at 90 days in a calendar year unless a treaty sets another limit (Law No. 105-Z, Art. 39). Citizens of Ukraine may stay up to 30 days without registering. Wartime conditions make direct travel between Ukraine and Belarus effectively impossible; check the practical situation carefully.
    After
    On the MFA's general visa-free list; the list gives no stay limit, so Belarusian law caps a visa-free stay at 90 days in a calendar year unless a treaty sets another limit (Law No. 105-Z, Art. 39).

  20. Belarus

    Passport notes (KZ)

    Before
    Visa-free (on the MFA's general visa-free list). The list gives no stay limit, so Belarusian law applies: a visa-free stay may not exceed 90 days in a calendar year unless a treaty sets another limit (Law No. 105-Z, Art. 39). Under a bilateral agreement, citizens of Kazakhstan may stay up to 30 days without registering.
    After
    Visa-free (on the MFA's general visa-free list). The list gives no stay limit, so Belarusian law applies: a visa-free stay may not exceed 90 days in a calendar year unless a treaty sets another limit (Law No. 105-Z, Art. 39).

  21. Belarus

    Passport notes (BO, PY)

    Before
    Not on any of Belarus's visa-free lists, but eligible for the e-visa: apply on the E-Pasluga portal at least seven calendar days before entry (EUR 60 consular fee plus EUR 6 service fee). It is single-entry, for up to 30 days, and valid at all international checkpoints except for arrivals from Russia.
    After
    Not on any of Belarus's visa-free lists, but eligible for the e-visa: apply on the E-Pasluga portal, where an application is considered within seven calendar days (EUR 60 consular fee plus EUR 6 service fee). It is single-entry, for up to 30 days, and valid at all international checkpoints except for arrivals from Russia.

  22. Belarus

    Passport notes (US)

    Before
    Not on any of Belarus's visa-free lists, but eligible for the e-visa: apply on the E-Pasluga portal at least seven calendar days before entry (EUR 60 consular fee plus EUR 6 service fee). It is single-entry, for up to 30 days, and valid at all international checkpoints except for arrivals from Russia. The United States is not on the current 76-country list of the airport visa-free regime.
    After
    Not on any of Belarus's visa-free lists, but eligible for the e-visa: apply on the E-Pasluga portal, where an application is considered within seven calendar days (EUR 60 consular fee plus EUR 6 service fee). It is single-entry, for up to 30 days, and valid at all international checkpoints except for arrivals from Russia. The United States is not on the current 76-country list of the airport visa-free regime.

  23. Belarus

    Passport notes (CN, CU, HK, MO, QA, TR)

    Before
    Visa-free under a bilateral agreement — typically up to 30 days per visit; confirm the exact allowance with a Belarusian embassy before a long stay.
    After
    Visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Foreign Ministry's general list of visa-free travel.

  24. Belarus

    Passport notes (AR, BR, IL, MN, VE)

    Before
    Visa-free under a bilateral agreement — up to 90 days, counted per year or per 180-day period depending on the agreement; confirm details before a long stay.
    After
    Visa-free for up to 90 days, per the Foreign Ministry's general list of visa-free travel.

  25. Belarus

    Passport notes (EG, GM, HT, IR, JO, LB, NA, PK, WS, ZA)

    Before
    Apply for a visa at a Belarusian embassy or consulate before travel; tourist visas generally require a confirmed booking or an invitation. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen or EU-state visa, with a stamp showing it has been used, can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days through Minsk National Airport or the five regional airports, with a confirmed departure within 30 days.
    After
    Apply for a visa at a Belarusian embassy or consulate before travel. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen or EU-state visa, with a stamp showing it has been used, can instead enter visa-free for up to 30 days through Minsk National Airport or the five regional airports, with a confirmed departure within 30 days.