The key benefit of a Schengen Visa is less paperwork and hassle-free travel across neighbouring countries that fall in the Schengen zone. Schengen Visa makes intra-zone travel from one country to another easy, as one does not need to apply for multiple visas. Hence, backpackers wanting to explore Europe need to apply for a single visa, which allows them to visit all the countries within the Schengen zone.
Insuring health and travel risks is one of the pre-requisites for obtaining a Schengen Visa. Whether one travels for business, study, or leisure, the European Council mandates adequate medical insurance for all.
The specific requirements for Schengen Visa Insurance are:
- Medical insurance coverage
- Physical presence of the insurance provider in the Schengen zone
- Valid travel insurance policy for the traveller’s entire duration of stay
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Emergency Medical Evacuation to India
- Repatriation of Remains to India
To apply for a Belgian/Schengen Visa, you need to fill and submit the visa application form. The form can be availed through the online portal (http://www.vfs-be-in.com/) or through third party vendors like Travel Visa Services (www.vfsglobal-be-ng.com/).
To apply for visa, keep the following handy:
To apply for visa, keep the following handy:
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date
- Travel health insurance confirmation of minimum € 30,000 coverage within Belgium, and the entire Schengen area
- Cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Belgium and itinerary
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Belgium
- Hotel booking for the whole duration of the intended stay in Belgium
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth/ death certificate of children or spouse)
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay
The current visa application charges for Indian residents can also be availed through the online portal. The same portal can be referred for all other visa related queries. For further details and queries, you can also reach out to the Belgian Embassy and Consulates in India.
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Embassy/Consulate
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Address
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Contact Details |
Working Hours |
Website |
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Embassy New Delhi
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50-N Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
110021 New Delhi India
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+91 11 424 280 00 |
Monday–Friday (9 AM–4 PM)
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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www.diplomatie.belgium.be |
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Consulate General Mumbai
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TCG Financial Centre, 7th floor C-53, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex. Bandra (E)
400098 Mumbai India
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+91 22 265 210 16 |
+91 22 265 210 19 |
+91 22 265 210 17 |
+91 22 265 210 51 | |
Monday–Friday (9 AM–4 PM)
Monday–Friday (9 AM–4 PM)
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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www.diplomatie.belgium.be |
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Consulate General Chennai
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18, III floor, Yafa Tower - Khader Nawaz Khan Road - Nungambakkam
600 006 Chennai India
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+91 444 048 55 00 |
Monday–Friday (9.30 AM–12.30 PM; 2.30 PM–4.30 PM)
Saturday – Closed
Sunday - Closed
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india.diplomatie.belgium.be |
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Honorary Consulate Kolkata
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10, Camac Street - Industry House 15th Floor
700017 Kolkata India
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+91 33 228 224 04 |
+91 33 228 275 31 |
+91 33 228 275 35 | |
Monday–Friday (8 AM–5 PM
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consubel_kolkata@jayshreetea.com
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