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🇧🇪 Belgium visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers

Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.

Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.

Do I need a visa for Belgium?

PassportEntry for a short visit
Ghanaian passportVisa required
Kenyan passportVisa required
Nigerian passportVisa required

Belgium visa fees

EUR 90 standard adult short stay (Schengen)

No separate standard biometric fee

EUR 45 for ages 6 to 11; under 6 free; eligible waivers and VAC service charges apply

Where to apply

In Ghana, short-stay visa applications for Belgium go to Switzerland through VFS (the Swiss embassy enquiry address is below). National long-stay visas need their own route.

Short-stay visa for Belgium — through Switzerland

Ghana has an honorary consulate; Embassy Abidjan is the responsible resident mission abroad. Ghana short-stay representation by Switzerland differs from long-stay applications through Abidjan.

Single, double or multiple entry can be issued. Check NUMBER OF ENTRIES, validity and the 90 days in any 180 days limit. Includes Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Czech Republic.

Emergency numbers in Belgium

Police 112 · Fire 112 · Ambulance 112

Before you go

Officially trilingual (Dutch, French, German) with a strong regional identity; famous for chocolate, waffles, fries and beer.

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Official sources

  1. European Commission Schengen application fees
  2. Switzerland Ghana Schengen applications and Belgium representation
  3. UK FCDO travel advice: Belgium — getting help

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