Belgium visa — Togo passport: documents and fees

Which procedure for your trip?

Tourist visa

Tourism (short stay) · Stay of up to 90 days · Verified on 13 October 2026
Tourist visa: documents, fees and steps
Student visa

Study · Verified on 12 October 2026
Student visa: documents, fees and steps
Work visa

Work · Verified on 12 October 2026
Work visa: documents, fees and steps

Documents requested

Tourist visa

Completed visa application form signed by handConditions and details
As a general rule, the form is completed online on the Visa-On-Web service published by the FPS Foreign Affairs. The submission of a completed form bearing a handwritten signature is an admissibility condition: an application that does not meet it is not examined.
Valid travel document (passport)Conditions and details
The travel document must have been issued less than 10 years ago, be valid for at least 3 months after the last intended date of exit from the Schengen area, contain at least two blank pages (visa sticker and border control stamp) and be recognised by the Schengen States. Its submission is an admissibility condition.
PhotographThe submission of a photograph is an admissibility condition. The photo is taken or scanned with each new application and integrated into the Visa Information System (VIS).
Proof of payment of the visa feesConditions and details
As a general rule, the visa fees are paid at the time of the submission of the application, in euros or in the national currency of the country where the application is submitted; the procedures are set out on the website of the competent embassy or consulate or of the service provider. Payment is an admissibility condition and the fees are generally not refundable.
Documents relating to the purpose of the trip (tourism)Conditions and details
The file must confirm the purpose of the trip stated on the form. For tourism, if the stay is organised, the foreigner should provide proof of the booking and payment of the trip; if it is not organised, he should provide credible information on his itinerary and on his accommodation. A trip with several purposes must be justified for each of them.
Documents relating to accommodationThe standard file contains documents relating to accommodation, for example a hotel booking or an accommodation certificate.
Evidence of means of subsistenceConditions and details
A foreigner who bears the costs of his trip himself must generally prove that he has at least 95 euros per day in the case of a stay in a hotel and at least 45 euros per day in the case of accommodation with a private individual. Generally accepted evidence: recent bank statements showing movements over the 3 months preceding the application, credit card with the corresponding statement, traveller's cheques, employment contract or certificate of employment with the pay slips for at least the last 3 months. The list is not exhaustive and may be adapted locally. In the case of a recent deposit of a large sum into the account, it is recommended to justify its origin.
Medical travel insurance (minimum cover of 30 000 EUR)Conditions and details
The insurance must cover the costs of repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical and hospital care and death expenses, be valid throughout the entire territory of the Schengen States for the entire duration of the stay, and be taken out in the country where the person resides. The minimum cover is 30 000 EUR. For a multiple-entry visa, it must cover the duration of the first intended stay. Valid insurance remains necessary for subsequent stays. Certain professional categories already covered by virtue of their activity may be considered as satisfying this obligation.
Guarantees of return to the country of residence at the end of the stayConditions and details
The applicant must provide guarantees of return showing his intention to leave the Schengen area before the visa expires. It is recommended to provide as much information and as many documents as possible on his ties in the country of residence: close family who are not travelling, stable professional situation, regular income (pension, rents), real estate, social ties, previous visas complied with.

Depending on your situation

Fingerprints taken at the time of submissionConditions and details
Biometric identifiers are collected at the time of submission of the file and kept for 59 months in the VIS. The fingerprints are not taken again with a new application during these 59 months, unless the post has a doubt about the identity or the applicant is no longer exempt from this recording; exempted in particular are persons for whom it is physically impossible to take the fingerprints.
Commitment to provide support in accordance with Annex 3bis (guarantor)Conditions and details
A foreigner who does not have sufficient personal means of subsistence, or who cannot present valid evidence thereof, may call upon a guarantor. A commitment to provide support in accordance with Annex 3bis of the Royal Decree of 8 October 1981, accepted by the Belgian authorities, may then serve as proof of means of subsistence.

Student visa

Visa D application form, completed online on Visa-On-Web, or according to the procedure of the competent postConditions and details
The Immigration Office states that the procedure for submitting a D visa application is explained on the website of the competent post and on that of the external service provider (VFS Global, TLS Contact) which receives applications for the post. The Consulate General of Belgium in Paris specifies that the form is completed online on the Visa-On-Web service of the Belgian State; the system then offers to make an appointment, and the application is submitted in person.
Copy of a valid passport, or of a travel document serving in its steadThe Immigration Office asks that a copy of a valid passport or of a travel document serving in place of a passport be attached to the application.
Certificate from a recognised higher education institution, drawn up according to the standard model, proving enrolment or admission to studiesConditions and details
The certificate is drawn up by the institution in accordance with the standard form model laid down by the Ministerial Decree of 28 March 2022. It proves that the student is enrolled to follow higher education studies or a full-time preparatory year, or that he or she is admitted to studies, or that he or she is registered for an examination or an admission test. The type of certificate determines the duration of the visa (see the recommendations).
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the duration of the stay: at least 1 062 euros net per month for the 2026-2027 academic yearConditions and details
The minimum amount of means of subsistence is fixed by royal decree and indexed each year: 1 062 euros net per month for the 2026-2027 academic year. The proof is provided by one or more of these documents: the deposit of twelve times this monthly amount (12 × 1 062 euros) in a blocked account opened by the institution in the name of the student, or in an account opened in the name of the student by a specialised financial services company (the Immigration Office currently accepts only the irrevocable transfer certificates drawn up by Studely and Ready Study Go International); a certificate of scholarship or loan from an international organisation, a national authority, a community, a region, a province, a municipality or a higher education institution; a commitment to take charge in accordance with Annex 32 of the Royal Decree of 8 October 1981. The examination is individual: it takes into account in particular subsidies, scholarships, allowances or the legal and regular gainful activity carried out outside the time devoted to studies.
Proof of health insurance covering all risks in Belgium for the duration of the stayConditions and details
The Immigration Office asks for proof that the student has or will have health insurance covering all risks in Belgium for the duration of his or her stay. Without this proof at the time of submitting the application, the stay is authorised only for 4 months: proof of insurance must then be presented to the municipal administration at the latest 15 days before the expiry of this authorisation.
Medical certificate attesting that the student is not suffering from any of the diseases listed in the annex to the Law of 15 December 1980Conditions and details
The Immigration Office requires a medical certificate attesting that the student is not suffering from one of the diseases listed in the annex to the law of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, residence, establishment and removal of foreigners.
Criminal record extract or equivalent document less than six months old, issued by the country of origin or of last residenceConditions and details
For a person over 18 years of age, the Immigration Office requires an extract from the criminal record or an equivalent document, issued by the country of origin or by the country of last residence, dating from less than 6 months, attesting to the absence of a conviction for crimes or offences under ordinary law.

Depending on your situation

Proof of payment of the fee to the Immigration Office (251 euros since 1 January 2026), except exemptionConditions and details
The fee covers the administrative costs of processing the D visa application. It is paid in euros, by the applicant or by a third party, into the Immigration Office account indicated on its "Redevance" page, with the surname, first name, nationality and date of birth of the applicant as the payment reference. The proof (transfer, bank statement or other document indicating the amount, the date, the identity of the applicant and the definitive nature of the transfer) is presented at the time of submission. Without proof of full payment, the application is declared inadmissible. The fee is not refunded in the event of refusal or withdrawal. It is free of charge for persons under 18 years of age and for the holder of a scholarship granted by a body or authority covered by the Royal Decree of 8 October 1981.
Equivalence of the diploma or baccalaureate giving access to higher education (first cycle in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation)Conditions and details
A non-EU foreigner who wishes to enrol in the first cycle of higher education in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation must obtain an equivalence of his or her diploma or baccalaureate giving access to higher education.
Sworn translation of documents drawn up in a language other than German, English, French or DutchDocuments drawn up in a language other than German, English, French or Dutch must be accompanied by a sworn translation into one of these four languages.
An identity photograph, if the competent post requests itConditions and details
The list of documents of the Consulate General of Belgium in Paris for studies in public higher education includes an identity photograph, a Visa-On-Web form and, where applicable, a questionnaire to be completed on the day of the appointment. The competent post for the country of residence indicates its own requirements.

Work visa

Copy of the worker's passport, or of the travel document serving in its place, validConditions and details
The work authorisation application also constitutes a residence authorisation application: the file submitted by the employer includes the documents relating to residence, including a copy of the worker's passport or of the travel document serving in its place, valid.
Proof that the worker has sufficient means of subsistence, duration of the employment and, where applicable, the employer's VAT numberConditions and details
Among the documents relating to residence, the Office for Foreigners cites proof that the worker has sufficient means of subsistence, the duration of his occupation as a worker and, where applicable, the employer's VAT number. It may request additional information and documents during the examination of the file.
Extract from the criminal record or equivalent document for the worker over 18 years of ageIf the worker is over 18 years of age, the file includes an extract from the criminal record or an equivalent document.
Medical certificateA medical certificate is among the documents relating to residence in the single permit file.
Proof of sickness insurance covering all risks for the worker and his family in BelgiumThe file includes proof that the worker has sickness insurance covering all risks for the members of his family and for himself in Belgium.
Proof of payment of the fee to the Immigration Office (152 euros for the single permit)Conditions and details
The fee covers the administrative costs of processing the application. For the single permit, proof of full payment is submitted to the competent regional authority at the time of introduction of the application; payment is made in euros to the account of the Immigration Office indicated on its “Fee” page, with the applicant's surname, first name, nationality and date of birth as the payment reference. Without proof of full payment, the application is declared inadmissible. The fee is not refunded in the event of refusal.
Documents relating to work requested by the competent Region, provided by the employerConditions and details
The employer provides the information on the position to be held, the worker provides that on his identity. The Immigration Office refers to the Regions' websites for the list of documents relating to work: Flemish Region, Brussels-Capital Region, Walloon Region and German-speaking Community.
Decision granting the single permit (annex 46 or annex 47), in conformity with that communicated to the post by the Immigration OfficeConditions and details
The worker who indicated an address abroad in the application applies for a D visa at the post competent for his place of residence. The post issues the visa upon presentation of a valid passport and of the decision granting the single permit (annex 46 or 47), provided that it corresponds in every respect to the decision communicated to the post by the Immigration Office. The national mention B34 affixed to the visa indicates a single permit; B29, a highly qualified worker (European blue card).
Visa D application form, completed online on Visa-On-Web, or according to the procedure of the competent postConditions and details
The Consulate General of Belgium in Paris states that the visa application form is completed online on the Belgian State's Visa-On-Web service; the system then offers to make an appointment, and the application is submitted in person. The post competent for the country of residence states its own procedure.

Depending on your situation

An identity photograph, if the competent post requests itConditions and details
The list of documents of the Consulate General of Belgium in Paris for the D visa for a salaried worker (single permit) includes the Visa-On-Web form, the valid passport, annex 46 with the agreement of the competent Region and an identity photograph. The post competent for the country of residence states its own requirements.

Official fees

Tourist visa

Short-stay visa fees — applicant aged 12 and over (general rate) 90 €

Student visa

Fee to the Immigration Office — D visa for studies at a public higher education institution (since 1 January 2026) 251 €

Work visa

Fee to the Immigration Office — single permit application (work and residence authorisation), since 1 January 2026 152 €
Flemish Region — regional fee per single permit application, paid by the employer from 1 September 2026, in addition to the federal fee 180 €

Steps

Tourist visa

Verify that Belgium is the sole or main destination of the trip (State of the longest stay or of the main purpose); failing that, the application is not admissible.
Identify the competent post: embassy or consulate of Belgium for the country of residence or, in certain countries, the Schengen State representing Belgium for the short stay.
Submit the application at least 15 days before the start of the trip and at the earliest 6 months before.
Complete the online application form on Visa-On-Web and sign it by hand.
Make an appointment to submit the application, as a general rule with the external service provider (VFS Global or TLS Contact) that receives applications for the Belgian post.
Prepare a complete application using the local harmonised checklist: documents supplied after submission are generally not taken into account.
Follow the attendance instructions of the post or service provider. On a first application, appear in person for biometrics; fingerprints already taken may be reused under conditions for 59 months.
Pay the visa fees at the time of submitting the application, as well as, where applicable, the service provider's service fees.
Track the application with the Immigration Office's "Track a visa application" application, using the Visa-On-Web number or that of the Visa Application Center.
Wait for the decision: generally 15 days when the post itself grants the visa, up to 45 days when the application is forwarded to the Immigration Office.
On issuance, check on the visa sticker the period of validity, the permitted duration of stay, the number of entries and the territorial validity.

Student visa

Obtain enrolment or admission to a recognised higher education institution and the certificate drawn up according to the standard model; for a first cycle in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, obtain the equivalence of the diploma.
Gather the documents: passport, medical certificate, criminal record extract less than six months old, health insurance and proof of means of subsistence; have documents written in another language translated under oath.
Pay the fee of 251 euros to the Immigration Office by bank transfer, with the surname, first name, nationality and date of birth in the reference, and keep proof of payment.
Fill in the D visa application form, make an appointment with the office competent for the place of residence or its external service provider, and submit the application in person.
On submission: give fingerprints and answer a questionnaire on the consistency of the study plan; receive an acknowledgement of receipt if the file is complete, otherwise complete the file within 30 days.
Wait for the decision of the Immigration Office, taken within a period of 90 days from the date of the acknowledgement of receipt; submit the application at least 90 days before the start of the academic year.
After arriving in Belgium, report to the municipal administration of the place of residence within 8 days to register in the registers and apply for the residence permit (card A).

Work visa

The employer, or its authorised representative, submits the application for work and residence authorisation (single permit) through the federal single window; the worker provides his or her personal documents.
Pay the fee of 152 euros to the Immigration Office and attach proof of payment to the file submitted to the competent Region.
The Region verifies that the file is complete (15 days to complete it, otherwise inadmissible) then examines the work authorisation; the Immigration Office examines the residence authorisation.
Await the decision: at most four months after the declaration of admissibility, possibly extended; in the absence of a negative decision, the work and residence authorisation is deemed granted.
Receive the decision granting the single permit (annex 46 or 47), communicated to the worker, to the employer and to the diplomatic or consular post indicated in the application.
Apply for the D visa at the post competent for the place of residence, presenting the valid passport and the decision granting the single permit; the post issues the visa if the decision matches that of the Immigration Office.
After entry into Belgium, apply for registration in the foreigners register and for issuance of the single permit at the municipal administration within 8 working days; an A card is issued after the residence enquiry.

Where to apply

Tourist visa

Visa-On-Web — online visa application form of the FPS Foreign Affairs (user account required)
Embassy or consulate of Belgium competent for the country of residence
External service provider (Visa Application Center of VFS Global or TLS Contact) working for the Belgian post
Embassy or consulate of another Schengen State representing Belgium for the short stay, in the countries concerned
Immigration Office's "Track a visa application" application

Student visa

Belgian embassy or consulate competent for the country of residence: personal appearance as a general rule, with a possible exceptional waiver; a long-stay application cannot be processed through representation by another Schengen State
External service provider (VFS Global, TLS Contact) that receives visa applications on behalf of certain offices
Visa-On-Web online service of the Belgian State for filling in the visa application form, before the appointment at the office
Municipal administration of the place of residence, for the foreign national already legally residing in Belgium, before the end of their authorised stay and if they are already enrolled in full-time studies

Work visa

Federal one-stop shop ("Working in Belgium"): the employer established in Belgium submits the single permit application there, which is then sent to the competent Region
Competent Region for the work authorisation: Bruxelles Économie et Emploi if the main place of work is in the Brussels-Capital Region; otherwise the Flemish Region, the Walloon Region or the German-speaking Community
Embassy or consulate of Belgium competent for the worker's place of residence, for the D visa after the single permit has been granted
Municipal administration of the place of residence, for the authorised worker who already resides lawfully in Belgium

Good to know

Tourist visa

Employment contract or certificate of employment and pay slips for the last 3 monthsConditions and details
For an employee, the employment contract or the certificate of employment and the pay slips relating to at least the last 3 months are among the generally accepted evidence of means of subsistence; the certificate of employment and proof of regular payment of the salary are also cited as elements of a stable professional situation among the guarantees of return.
Consult the local list of supporting documentsConditions and details
In most countries, the posts of the Schengen States publish a harmonised list of supporting documents adapted to the purpose of the trip, the profile of the applicant and local circumstances, on the website of the embassy or consulate of Belgium and on that of the provider; these websites also specify the form (originals or copies), the translation and the legalisation of the documents.
Submit a complete fileConditions and details
The decision is taken on the basis of the documents and information provided. An incomplete file without explanations may be understood as a lack of seriousness, and the information given after the submission of the application or after the decision is as a general rule not taken into consideration.
Anticipate periods of high activityConditions and details
The appointment waiting time and the processing time are longer during school holidays, the summer and the end-of-year holidays: it is recommended to submit the application as early as possible.
Non-refundable visa feesThe visa fees are generally not refundable, whatever the final decision.
Do not contact the Infodesk before the end of the examination periodConditions and details
The Immigration Office asks not to contact its Infodesk before the examination period has elapsed; if the tracking shows "Additional documents", it is the post that contacts the applicant when documents are expected from him.
A visa does not guarantee entryA visa does not give an absolute right to enter the Schengen area: border guards check the entry conditions and may refuse entry.
Count the days spent in the Schengen areaConditions and details
For a frequent traveller, it is recommended to count the days already spent in the Schengen area during the 180-day rolling period preceding each day of a new stay; the Immigration Office refers to an electronic calculator.
Enter through an authorised crossing pointConditions and details
If Belgium is your point of entry into the Schengen area, use one of the authorised border crossing points: the airports of Brussels-National (Zaventem), Ostend, Deurne, Bierset and Gosselies, Wevelgem airfield, the ports of Antwerp, Ostend, Zeebrugge, Nieuwpoort, Ghent and Blankenberge, or Brussels-Midi station for Eurostar. The Immigration Office may impose an administrative fine of 200 EUR on foreign nationals who do not comply.
Declaration of arrival when staying outside accommodation subject to traveller registration rulesConditions and details
A foreign national who does not stay in an accommodation establishment subject to the legislation on traveller registration must register with the municipal administration of the place where he stays within 3 working days following his entry into Belgium, unless exempt; since 10 April 2026, the address can be provided with "My Address in Belgium".
Exceptional extension of a short stayConditions and details
In case of force majeure or humanitarian reasons preventing departure from the Schengen area in time, or serious personal reasons justifying an extension of the stay, the extension application is submitted to the municipal administration of the place of residence with a copy of the passport, a copy of the declaration of arrival where applicable, a letter explaining the reasons for the application, the documents demonstrating them and proof of Schengen travel medical insurance valid for the entire stay (minimum coverage of 30 000 euros); if a new visa is issued, it is free for force majeure or humanitarian reasons and costs 30 euros for serious personal reasons.
The Immigration Office fee does not apply to the C visaThe fee collected by the Immigration Office covers the processing of a D visa application or a residence application; for a short-stay visa, the visa fees are due.
In case of refusalConditions and details
The refusal decision and its grounds are communicated to the applicant, who may lodge an appeal or submit a new application taking into account the grounds for refusal; a previous refusal does not automatically lead to the refusal of a new application.

Student visa

What "full-time" studies coverConditions and details
Higher education means any programme leading to a title, grade, diploma or certificate at level 5, 6, 7 or 8 of the qualifications framework of one of the three Communities. Full-time studies means enrolment in a programme of at least 54 credits (or fewer in the final academic year, or if the student cannot accumulate more credits independently of his or her will), or a preparatory year of at least 12 hours of classes per week during one academic year. The "7th special year", organised by secondary education, does not meet this definition.
Duration of the visa according to the attestation presentedConditions and details
With a certificate of enrolment in a recognised institution for full-time studies or a preparatory year, residence is authorised for at least one year, unless proof of health insurance has not been presented. With a certificate of admission to studies or of registration for an examination or an admissions test, residence is authorised for 4 months; no later than 15 days before the end of this authorisation, a certificate of enrolment in a recognised institution must be presented to the municipal administration. Without proof of health insurance, whatever the type of certificate, residence is authorised for 4 months, and the proof of insurance is presented to the municipal administration no later than 15 days before expiry.
Residence permit after arrivalConditions and details
In the event of effective residence in the municipality (positive residence enquiry), the municipal administration issues a card A bearing the words “Labour market: limited” and “Student” to the student who has presented a certificate of enrolment and health insurance. This card is valid for one year and may be renewed under certain conditions. For the student who has presented only a certificate of admission or of registration for a test, or no health insurance, the municipality issues a registration certificate valid for 4 months; if the certificate of enrolment or the insurance is not presented in time, the student receives an order to leave the territory.
Incomplete file and inadmissibilityConditions and details
If all the required documents are not attached to the application, the post invites the applicant to present the missing documents within a period of 30 days from the communication. If the applicant does not present them within this period, the Office for Foreigners may declare the application inadmissible; an inadmissible application is not examined.
Refusal and appealConditions and details
The decision to refuse an application is always taken by the Office for Foreigners. The grounds for refusal include non-compliance with the conditions of article 60, a threat to public order, national security or public health, the use of forgeries or falsified documents, serious evidence of residence pursuing purposes other than studies, as well as failings of the educational institution. The foreign national whose application is refused may lodge an appeal, or submit a new application with the documents demonstrating that they are not in one of these situations.
Non-recognised institution (private): another procedureConditions and details
Training in a non-recognised higher education institution falls under another procedure: the Office for Foreigners examines the application thoroughly, in the exercise of its discretionary power (article 9 of the law of 15 December 1980), strictly assessing the documents, in particular the description of the academic career and of the academic and professional project. The fee is then 242 euros.
Work during studiesConditions and details
Foreign students holding a valid residence permit do not have to apply for a work authorisation for a student job. Their electronic card A bears the words “labour market – limited”. They may work up to 20 hours per week in Belgium without a work authorisation, if their work is compatible with their studies and if card A is valid; the 20-hour limit does not apply during school holidays.
Example of a post: Consulate General of Belgium in ParisConditions and details
The Consulate General in Paris receives, by appointment, applications from persons who reside permanently and on a lasting basis in France or Luxembourg and hold a French or Luxembourgish residence permit; those who reside there only temporarily should apply to the Belgian embassy of the country of their habitual residence. The application is submitted no more than six months before the planned travel date. The consular fees are 180 euros before 1 July 2026 and 250 euros from that date, to be paid by bank card on site. The documents must be dated less than six months ago and be in French, Dutch or German, translated, legalised or apostilled as needed. On site, a photograph and fingerprints are taken.

Work visa

Two steps: the single permit, then the D visaConditions and details
The single permit application is made in two stages: the employer first submits a file to the competent Region, which counts as a residence application; the worker then applies for the D visa at the Belgian post competent for his or her place of residence, after the Region's approval. Categories of workers such as au pairs, or persons employed for less than 90 days in Belgium, remain under the old procedure (B work permit).
Who submits the applicationConditions and details
It is generally the employer or its authorised representative who applies for the authorisation; the applicant must be a natural person residing lawfully in Belgium, so an employer established abroad goes through an authorised representative. In only two cases does the foreign worker himself or herself apply for the authorisation to work and reside. Since 4 May 2026, all work authorisation applications for non-European nationals in the Brussels-Capital Region are made through the federal portal “Guichet unique”.
Examination periodsConditions and details
After the declaration of admissibility, a first period of 15 days allows the Region to send a copy of the file to the Immigration Office, then a second period of 4 months, possibly extended in exceptional circumstances related to the complexity of the application, gives the Region and the Office time to decide. Without a negative decision within this period, the work and residence authorisation is deemed granted. If the Region refuses the work authorisation, or the Office refuses the residence authorisation, the procedure ends.
Permit tied to the employer and to the functionConditions and details
The work permit is issued for a worker with a given employer and in a given function: any change to one of these elements requires a new application. The validity of the permit depends on the duration set in the employment contract and on the type of authorisation; if the residence authorisation is no longer valid, the work permit is no longer valid either.
Minimum remuneration in the Brussels-Capital RegionConditions and details
To obtain a work authorisation or a single permit in Brussels, the remuneration of every worker must comply with Belgian regulations and may not be lower than the guaranteed average minimum monthly income, currently 2 233,61 euros gross per month, except for au pairs, interns and volunteers. For certain functions, a specific amount has applied since 1 January 2026: 3 703,44 euros gross per month for highly qualified staff, 6 647,20 euros for managerial or executive staff, 4 748 euros for the European Blue Card (calculated as a percentage of the average gross monthly Brussels salary of 4 748 euros). Only the basic monthly remuneration is taken into account.
Minimum remuneration for highly qualified staff in FlandersConditions and details
In the Flemish Region, highly qualified staff over 30 years of age in local employment under a Belgian employment contract must earn at least the average gross annual salary in Belgium, namely 48 912 euros (2025 figure, still applied in August 2026 to applications introduced in 2026 pending new statistics). For those under 30 years of age, highly qualified nurses and teachers at a recognised institution, the threshold is 80 % of this amount, namely 39 129,60 euros. The diploma must be at least a bachelor's or master's level (qualification level 5) issued by an institution recognised by the State in which it is located; a diploma from a private institution is not valid.
After entry: visa mention, registration and A cardConditions and details
The D visa bears national mention B34 for a single permit, or B29 for a highly qualified worker (European blue card). Within 8 working days following entry, the worker applies for registration in the foreigners register and for issuance of the single permit at the municipal administration, with the passport, the decision granting the single permit (annex 46 or 47) and the decisions authorising work and residence. The municipality issues an annex 49, which covers the stay for 45 days while awaiting the residence enquiry, extendable twice by 45 days; if the enquiry is positive, an A card bearing a mention relating to access to the labour market (single permit) is issued.
Family of the workerConditions and details
A foreigner authorised to work and stay more than 90 days in Belgium may, under certain conditions, be accompanied or joined there by his or her spouse or partner (registered partnership) and by his or her minor children. The Consulate General of Belgium in Paris states that the visa application of family members may be submitted at the same time as that of the worker, each applicant making a separate appointment.
Example of a post: Consulate General of Belgium in ParisConditions and details
The Consulate General in Paris receives, by appointment, applications from persons who reside permanently and durably in France or Luxembourg and hold a French or Luxembourg residence permit; those who reside there only temporarily should apply to the Belgian embassy of the country of their habitual residence. The application is submitted at most six months before the envisaged date of travel. The consular fees are 180 euros before 1 July 2026 and 250 euros from that date, payable by bank card on site. The documents must be less than six months old and be in French, Dutch or German, translated, legalised or apostilled as needed.

Frequently asked questions

Belgium, Togo passport: is a visa required?

Visa required for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Tourist visa: which documents are requested?

Completed visa application form signed by hand ; Valid travel document (passport) ; Photograph ; Proof of payment of the visa fees ; Documents relating to the purpose of the trip (tourism) ; Documents relating to accommodation ; Evidence of means of subsistence ; Medical travel insurance (minimum cover of 30 000 EUR) ; Guarantees of return to the country of residence at the end of the stay.

Tourist visa: what are the official fees?

Short-stay visa fees — applicant aged 12 and over (general rate) : 90 €.

Tourist visa: where do I apply?

Visa-On-Web — online visa application form of the FPS Foreign Affairs (user account required) ; Embassy or consulate of Belgium competent for the country of residence ; External service provider (Visa Application Center of VFS Global or TLS Contact) working for the Belgian post ; Embassy or consulate of another Schengen State representing Belgium for the short stay, in the countries concerned ; Immigration Office's "Track a visa application" application.

Tourist visa: how long can I stay?

Stay of up to 90 days.

Student visa: which documents are requested?

Visa D application form, completed online on Visa-On-Web, or according to the procedure of the competent post ; Copy of a valid passport, or of a travel document serving in its stead ; Certificate from a recognised higher education institution, drawn up according to the standard model, proving enrolment or admission to studies ; Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the duration of the stay: at least 1 062 euros net per month for the 2026-2027 academic year ; Proof of health insurance covering all risks in Belgium for the duration of the stay ; Medical certificate attesting that the student is not suffering from any of the diseases listed in the annex to the Law of 15 December 1980 ; Criminal record extract or equivalent document less than six months old, issued by the country of origin or of last residence.

Student visa: what are the official fees?

Fee to the Immigration Office — D visa for studies at a public higher education institution (since 1 January 2026) : 251 €.

Student visa: where do I apply?

Belgian embassy or consulate competent for the country of residence: personal appearance as a general rule, with a possible exceptional waiver; a long-stay application cannot be processed through representation by another Schengen State ; External service provider (VFS Global, TLS Contact) that receives visa applications on behalf of certain offices ; Visa-On-Web online service of the Belgian State for filling in the visa application form, before the appointment at the office ; Municipal administration of the place of residence, for the foreign national already legally residing in Belgium, before the end of their authorised stay and if they are already enrolled in full-time studies.

Work visa: which documents are requested?

Copy of the worker's passport, or of the travel document serving in its place, valid ; Proof that the worker has sufficient means of subsistence, duration of the employment and, where applicable, the employer's VAT number ; Extract from the criminal record or equivalent document for the worker over 18 years of age ; Medical certificate ; Proof of sickness insurance covering all risks for the worker and his family in Belgium ; Proof of payment of the fee to the Immigration Office (152 euros for the single permit) ; Documents relating to work requested by the competent Region, provided by the employer ; Decision granting the single permit (annex 46 or annex 47), in conformity with that communicated to the post by the Immigration Office ; Visa D application form, completed online on Visa-On-Web, or according to the procedure of the competent post.

Work visa: what are the official fees?

Fee to the Immigration Office — single permit application (work and residence authorisation), since 1 January 2026 : 152 € ; Flemish Region — regional fee per single permit application, paid by the employer from 1 September 2026, in addition to the federal fee : 180 €.

Work visa: where do I apply?

Federal one-stop shop ("Working in Belgium"): the employer established in Belgium submits the single permit application there, which is then sent to the competent Region ; Competent Region for the work authorisation: Bruxelles Économie et Emploi if the main place of work is in the Brussels-Capital Region; otherwise the Flemish Region, the Walloon Region or the German-speaking Community ; Embassy or consulate of Belgium competent for the worker's place of residence, for the D visa after the single permit has been granted ; Municipal administration of the place of residence, for the authorised worker who already resides lawfully in Belgium.

Official links

Demander un visa d’entrée dans l’espace Schengen (visa C) | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Suivre une demande de visa | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Court séjour | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Redevance | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement (Belgique) (new tab) diplomatie.belgium.be
Connexion (new tab) visaonweb.diplomatie.be
Principes généraux | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Visa long séjour (plus de 90 jours) | SPF Affaires étrangères - Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement (new tab) france.diplomatie.belgium.be
Visa D application submitted abroad — IBZintroduite à l’étranger (visa D) | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Moyens de subsistance suffisants | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Demande de visa D – Études dans l’enseignement supérieur public (new tab) france.diplomatie.belgium.be
Enseignement supérieur reconnu (public) | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Études supérieures | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Employer un ressortissant étranger en Flandre : catégories | Flandre.be (new tab) www.vlaanderen.be
1ère autorisation de séjour | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Ressortissants d’un pays tiers | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Permis unique | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Demande de visa D – Travailleur salarié (permis unique) (new tab) france.diplomatie.belgium.be
Autorisations de travail pour salarié | Bruxelles Économie et Emploi (new tab) economie-emploi.brussels
Vous êtes un travailleur - Emploi et Formation professionnelle en Wallonie (new tab) emploi.wallonie.be
Rémunération minimum | Bruxelles Économie et Emploi (new tab) economie-emploi.brussels
Een buitenlander in Vlaanderen tewerkstellen: hooggeschoolde | Vlaanderen.be (new tab) www.vlaanderen.be
Travail | IBZ (new tab) dofi.ibz.be
Retributie voor gecombineerde vergunning | Vlaanderen.be (new tab) www.vlaanderen.be

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