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As a US passport holder, you can travel to Belgium for tourism purposes for up to 90 days without needing a visa. Belgium is part of the Schengen area, so this 90-day period applies to your total stay across all Schengen countries within any 180-day period. Ensure your passport meets the validity requirements.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• The 12-page U.S. emergency passport is not valid for visa-free entry into Belgium; entry may be refused if traveling on this type of passport.
• The 90-day visa-free period applies to the entire Schengen area, not just Belgium.
• You will need sufficient proof of funds for your stay.
• This information is for short tourist stays; other purposes or longer durations may require a visa.
• Due to terrorism concerns, exercise increased caution in Belgium. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
• Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen area.
• ✓Confirm your passport is a regular US passport, not a 12-page emergency passport.
• ✓Have proof of sufficient funds for your trip.
• ✓Secure a return plane ticket.
• ✓Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
• ✓Review the Country Security Report for Belgium.
• ✓Prepare a plan for emergency situations.

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