Visa requirements

Do French citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Travel authorisation (eTA) required
eTA required · 90 days/180 days

French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Belgium for up to 90 days/180 days. It's not a full visa — you apply online in minutes.

Max stay
90 days/180 days
Fee
EUR €7
Processing
Instant (online)
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for EUR €7
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Verify with the official source

Visa rules change often. Always confirm the current requirements on Belgium's own government visa authority before you book.

Apply at Belgian consulate
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Who needs a visa for Belgium?
American citizens Canadian citizens British citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official Belgium embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.