Germany passport → Belgium
Do German citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Visa-free entry
German passport holders can visit Belgium without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Belgium at a glance
- Capital
- Brussels
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- German, French, Dutch
- Calling code
- +32
- Region
- Western Europe
Belgium for other passports
- GermanyVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for German passport holders
AustriaVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
LiechtensteinVisa-free
LuxembourgVisa-free
MonacoVisa-free90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free
SwitzerlandVisa-free
Common questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Belgium?
German passport holders can visit Belgium without a visa.
How long can German citizens stay in Belgium?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can German citizens get a visa on arrival in Belgium?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can German citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Germany passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for German citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Belgium before you travel.