TL;DR
To get a Belgium Schengen visa from the UK you apply through TLScontact (London, Manchester or Edinburgh): register with TLScontact, prepare your documents, book an appointment, and attend to give biometrics and submit. The €90 fee and €30,000+ insurance are the same as every Schengen country.
| Belgium Schengen visa (from the UK) | 2026 |
|---|---|
| UK visa application centre | TLScontact |
| Application cities | London, Manchester, Edinburgh |
| Visa fee (adult) | €90 |
| Standard processing | 15 calendar days (up to 45) |
| Official portal | Belgium visa info ↗ |
How to apply
- Start on the official Belgian visa page for the UK to confirm the current process.
- Register with TLScontact and book an appointment in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
- Prepare your documents — see the full Schengen document checklist.
- Attend your appointment to give biometrics (fingerprints + photo) and submit.
- Wait for the decision — standard processing is 15 calendar days, occasionally longer.
Why Belgium, and when to apply here
Apply to Belgium only if it's your main destination — where you'll spend the most nights — or your first entry if your trip is evenly split (see which country to apply to). Because Brussels is a frequent first stop via Eurostar or ferry, Belgium is sometimes the correct first-entry consulate even on a multi-country trip. If you'll mostly be elsewhere, apply to that country instead — a mismatch is a common refusal reason.
Country-specific notes
Belgium scales proof of funds to your accommodation: staying in hotels requires more per day than staying with a host on a formal invitation, so bring bank statements that comfortably cover your booked stay. Belgium also does not accept EHIC/GHIC as travel cover — you must hold private travel insurance of €30,000+ from a UK or EU insurer. Passport pages matter too: Belgium expects adjacent blank visa pages, not just any empty pages. See getting a Schengen appointment for booking tips.
What you'll need
The standard Schengen document set: passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond your trip), the application form, a photo, proof of UK residence, travel and accommodation bookings, an itinerary, bank statements, €30,000+ travel insurance, and strong evidence you'll return to the UK. Weak UK-ties evidence is the leading reason these applications are refused.
Assemble it cleanly
- Checklist generator — your tailored document list
- Bundler and Compressor — assemble and size your file
Want a human to check it before your TLScontact appointment? See the done-for-you Schengen service. For the overview, see the Schengen visa from the UK hub.
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Common questions
- 01
How do I apply for a Belgium Schengen visa from the UK?
Belgium's UK visa applications are handled by TLScontact, with centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. You register with TLScontact, prepare your documents, book an appointment, and attend to give biometrics and submit. You must be a legal UK resident to apply from the UK.
- 02
Who handles Belgium visa applications in the UK?
TLScontact is the official external service provider for Belgian Schengen visas in the UK. The Belgian consulate decides the application; TLScontact runs the application centre and biometrics in London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
- 03
How much is a Belgium Schengen visa from the UK?
€90 for adults, €45 for children 6–12, free under 6 — the same as all Schengen countries. TLScontact charges its own service fee on top, and you need travel insurance with at least €30,000 of cover.
- 04
How much money do I need to show for a Belgium visa?
Belgium sets proof-of-funds by accommodation type. As a guide, staying in hotels needs more per day than staying with a host on a formal invitation. Show recent bank statements that comfortably cover your stay, and note that EHIC/GHIC is not accepted — you need private travel insurance.
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Should I apply to Belgium if I'm visiting several countries?
Only if Belgium is your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if your time is split equally. Belgium is a common first-entry country via Eurostar or ferry — but if you'll spend most of the trip elsewhere, apply to that country instead.
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