Belgium Visa RequirementsFor Colombia passport holders
Colombian citizens can visit Belgium visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Colombia gained Schengen visa-free access in December 2015. Belgium is home to Brussels (the de facto capital of the European Union and NATO headquarters), the medieval cities of Bruges and Ghent, and some of the world's finest chocolate, beer, and French fry culture.
Great news! Colombia passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for Colombian passport holders visiting Belgium (and all Schengen countries) for up to 90 days in 180 days. Ensure your Colombian passport has at least 3 months validity beyond your planned stay in Europe. The 90-day Schengen allowance is shared across all 27 Schengen countries combined. At Brussels Airport (BRU), Colombian citizens pass through the non-EU immigration line.
Belgium is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Colombian passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay)
Return or onward flight ticket Recommended
Proof of accommodation Recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds Recommended
Current Travel Situation
Colombia to Belgium: What You Need to Know
Colombia was granted Schengen visa-free access in December 2015, allowing Colombian passport holders to visit all Schengen countries (including Belgium) for up to 90 days without a visa. Belgium occupies a historically significant position at the crossroads of European cultures: French-speaking (Wallonia), Dutch-speaking (Flanders), and German-speaking (a small eastern region) within a single country. Brussels is the headquarters of both the EU and NATO, making it a significant diplomatic and political capital. For Colombian visitors, Belgium is often experienced as part of a broader Western Europe trip, combining Brussels with Amsterdam (2 hours by train), Paris (1.5 hours), or London (2 hours through the Eurotunnel).
How to Get There
No direct Colombia-Belgium flights exist. Connect from Bogota (BOG) to Brussels (BRU) via Madrid (Iberia or Brussels Airlines connecting at MAD), Paris (Air France via CDG), or Frankfurt (Lufthansa). Brussels Airlines (Belgian national carrier) operates excellent connections from Latin America via European hubs. Total journey from Bogota to Brussels is approximately 12-16 hours.
Money & Banking
Belgium uses the euro (EUR). Belgium is moderately priced by Western European standards: budget EUR 90-150 ($100-165 USD) per day in Brussels or Bruges. Belgian beer (over 1,500 varieties) and chocolate (Neuhaus, Godiva, Leonidas, and dozens of artisan makers) are world-famous and very affordable. A Belgian waffle from a street stall costs EUR 3-5. Brussels' moules-frites (mussels with fries) is a must-eat at EUR 15-25.
Practical Tips
Brussels: the Grand-Place (UNESCO, one of Europe's most beautiful central squares, surrounded by guild houses), the Manneken Pis (the world's most famous small statue), the Atomium (a 102m stainless steel molecule sculpture from the 1958 World Expo), the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Magritte Museum (surrealist master Rene Magritte). Bruges: the medieval city par excellence, canals, chocolate shops, and the Belfry of Bruges (366 steps to the top). Ghent: the Van Eyck Altarpiece (the 'Adoration of the Mystic Lamb', the world's most stolen artwork, in St. Bavo's Cathedral), Gravensteen castle, and lively student nightlife. Antwerp: the diamond trade center, the Cathedral of Our Lady (Rubens altarpieces), and the vibrant Flemish restaurant scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
No. Colombia gained Schengen visa-free access in December 2015. Colombian passport holders can visit Belgium and all 27 Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
How do I fly from Colombia to Belgium?
No direct flights exist. Connect from Bogota (BOG) via Madrid (Iberia/Brussels Airlines), Paris (Air France), or Frankfurt (Lufthansa). Total journey is approximately 12-16 hours.
Is Brussels good as a base for visiting other Belgian and European cities?
Excellent. Brussels is perfectly positioned: Bruges (1 hour by train), Ghent (30 minutes), Antwerp (35 minutes), Paris (1.5 hours, Eurostar/Thalys), Amsterdam (2 hours), London (2 hours, Eurostar), and Cologne (1.5 hours) are all easy day trips or short train journeys. Belgium's compact size makes it one of Europe's best multi-city touring bases.