• Visa application form

• Passport photo

• Valid passport

• Previous Schengen visa

• Proof of travel purpose

• Proof of financial means

• Proof of mode of transport 

• Proof of accommodation

• Travel insurance

Visa application form: 

The Belgium visa application form is to be filled out online. 

Passport photo:

One recent passport-sized photograph that meets Belgium’s specific requirements (e.g., white background, no older than 6 months).

With Atlys, you cannot only upload your passport-size photo but also click the picture of yours using your smartphone or desktop camera. Atlys automatically adjusts the photo to meet the country’s requirements without hassle.

Valid passport:

Original and a copy of passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area. It must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages. 

With Atlys, you cannot only upload your passport pictures but also take a picture of your passport using your smartphone or desktop camera.

Previous Schengen visa:

If available, submit a copy of your most recent Schengen visa. 

Proof of travel purpose:

Provide a clear and concise cover letter outlining your personal information, the purpose of the visit, financial means and intent to return. Also, provide a travel itinerary. 

Atlys will help you with a customizable cover letter during the application process, free of cost.

Proof of financial means:

The government needs proof of your capability to fund your stay. For this, you must submit bank account statements for the last three months, ITR acknowledgement for the last two years, payslips for the last 3 months, employer contract and employer’s statement on approval of holidays. 

Proof of mode of transport:

Provide proof of roundtrip tickets and proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary, or car rental if you are travelling to several Schengen States. 

Atlys provides flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of accommodation:

Submit the proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Belgium. If invited, submit an invitation letter signed by the inviting person and duly notarised in Belgium.

Atlys provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Travel insurance:

You must have travel insurance that is valid for all Schengen Countries. It should cover at least €30,000 or equivalent for all risks for the entire duration of the trip. 

Note: Depending on the specific circumstances mentioned in the visa application, additional documents will be required. For example, you will need a sponsorship letter if your trip is sponsored

Minors applying for a Belgium visa must provide the following additional documents:

• If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by a public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor, in which case a court order or other proof of sole custody or guardianship must be provided;

• If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by a public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor;

• Copy of identification document(s) (with signature and photograph) of the parent(s)/guardians having custody/guardianship of the applicant.

Yes, you can apply for a Belgium Schengen visa without a confirmed flight booking. However, you will need to provide a flight itinerary or reservation that outlines your intended travel dates and destinations.