Belgium visa for British citizens

Belgian citizens planning a visit to the United Kingdom will now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their journey. This new system, a key change post-Brexit, streamlines entry for tourist visits, allowing a generous maximum stay of 180 days. Unlike previous arrangements, securing this single tourist entry type is now a necessary step, whether you're taking a quick flight from Brussels to London or enjoying the convenience of the Eurostar train beneath the Channel. While the journey itself is brief, perhaps just over an hour by air, remember the UK operates on Pound Sterling, requiring currency conversion from Euros upon arrival.

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.

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