Belgium visa for Australian citizens

Australians planning a trip to Belgium will find entry remarkably straightforward, enjoying visa-free access for tourist stays lasting up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This convenient status means there's no visa application cost for short-term visits, with the tourist visa being the sole listed category for those seeking extended stays beyond the standard period. Bridging the nearly 17,000-kilometer distance from the Southern Hemisphere, travelers should plan for the significant time difference and long-haul flights, often connecting through major Asian or Middle Eastern hubs before arriving in Brussels, where the Euro is the official currency.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TouristSchengen C Visa (Tourism – Short Stay)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
BusinessSchengen C Visa (Business Trip – Short Stay)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
FamilySchengen C Visa (Family or Friends Visit – Short Stay)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherSchengen C Visa (Other Short Stay Purposes)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
StudentD Visa (National Long-Stay Visa – Study)
1825dmultiple-entry
Apply
WorkD Visa (National Long-Stay Visa – Employed Worker, Single Permit)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkD Visa (National Long-Stay Visa – Self-Employed / Professional Card)
multiple-entry
Apply
FamilyD Visa (National Long-Stay Visa – Family Reunification)
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkD Visa (National Long-Stay Visa – Researcher with Hosting Agreement)
1825dmultiple-entry
Apply
OtherD Visa (National Long-Stay Visa – Other Long Stay Purposes)
1825dmultiple-entry
Apply
TransitAirport Transit Visa (Schengen Type A – Belgium)
1d
Apply
MedicalSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Medical Treatment in Belgium)
90dvalid 6mo
Apply
HumanitarianHumanitarian Long-Stay Visa (National Visa D – Humanitarian Grounds)
multiple-entry
Apply
TouristVisa Exemption (Short Stay up to 90 Days – Visa-Free Nationals)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkWork Permit A (Long-Term Work Authorisation – Belgium)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Permit B (Standard One-Employer Work Authorisation)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Permit C (Temporary Work Authorisation – Students and Others)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y

90 days within any 180-day period in Schengen Area. Bilateral agreement permits 2 months additional.

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