How to Apply for Belgium Schengen Visa in the UK?Posted by BelgiumVisa on August 1st, 2018 Belgium fascinates travelers with its enduring culture, picturesque towns, Gastronomy, Incredible Architecture and much more. Every year, millions of tourists come to visit this country of surrealists and adoration and return enchanted. If you plan to visit this amazing country, you need to apply for a visa. Belgium Schengen Visa Requirements and Application Guidelines for UK Residents Schengen Area comprises of 26 European States and is named after Schengen Agreement. European Union has set the visa policy of Schengen areas. The borders between these Schengen countries is existent only on maps, however the area functions as a single jurisdiction for travel purpose and holds single visa policy. Therefore, if you hold a Schengen visa you are entitled to travel to any countries in the Schengen area. EU nationals are exempted from possessing a visa to travel and reside in any of Schengen Area. If you are a resident of UK and applying for Belgium Schengen Visa, you need to meet the following requirements: Who can apply for Belgium Visa from within UK? Residents of UK and hold the UK resident card can apply for Belgium Visa. Citizens of other nationality who have been residing in UK for the past three months can also apply. Short term Visa Validity Schengen visa is a short stay visa that allows you to stay in the country for a maximum time period of 90 days (3 months) in a period of 6 months irrespective of the nature of visit. Working or Studying people holding a D Visa are exempted from this rule. If you plan to stay for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a residency permit not a Belgium Schengen Visa. Application Documents and Requirements for Belgium Visa Irrespective of the nature of visit, following documents are required in all cases.
Based on the employment status here is list of additional documents required: In case of Self-employed Visa:
In case of Employment Visa:
In case of student Visa:
In case of Retirees or Unemployed:
If unemployed and Spouse of EU citizen:
Children under the age of 18 require: Under age children are need to be accompanied by parents or guardians at the application center. Also, guardians need to accompany under age children during their stay in Belgium. Belgium Visa application and processing time It is recommended to apply for Belgium Schengen visa 3 months prior your planned trip to avoid unwanted complications. The processing of the documents takes less than 15 days is everything submitted is correct. Otherwise it may take 30 days or even 60 days if the documents are missing from the application and needs to be resubmitted. Checking the status of your visa application Visa applications are finally submitted to Federal Public Service Home Affairs for a final decision. You can enquire about the status of your application on Immigration official website using your file number. The Belgian embassy or consulate general will inform you personally once the decision has been taken. Resource link:-http://www.facecool.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-apply-for-belgium-schengen-visa-in-the-uk Like it? Share it!More by this author |