Somalia passport → Belgium

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Visa required in advance

Somali passport holders need a visa for Belgium, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Belgium at a glance

Capital: Brussels
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: German, French, Dutch
Calling code: +32
Region: Western Europe

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Belgium for other passports

SomaliaVisa required
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 Somali passport holders

AustriaVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Somali passport holders need a visa for Belgium, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Belgium?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Belgium?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.