Belgium Visa RequirementsFor United Kingdom passport holders
UK passport holders can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Belgium is a Schengen member, so your stay counts toward the overall Schengen 90/180-day allowance.
Great news! United Kingdom passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is currently required. When ETIAS launches, register at the official ETIAS website before your trip. The authorisation will be valid for multiple trips over three years. Keep track of your total Schengen days if combining Belgium with France, Netherlands, Germany, or other Schengen members.
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
Current Travel Situation
United Kingdom to Belgium: What You Need to Know
Belgium is a short trip from the UK by Eurostar, ferry, or plane. Since Brexit, UK nationals are treated as third-country visitors in Schengen and can spend a maximum of 90 days in Schengen countries collectively in any 180-day rolling period. ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is expected to require pre-travel registration for British nationals when it launches, anticipated in 2025.
Practical Tips
Brussels is the de facto capital of the EU and offers world-class museums, chocolate, waffles, and beer. Bruges and Ghent are medieval gems easily reached by train. Belgium is very compact; you can visit multiple cities in a short trip. The country has three official languages: French, Dutch (Flemish), and German. The Eurostar from London St Pancras reaches Brussels in under two hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Belgium?
No. UK passport holders can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Belgium is part of the Schengen Area, so your stay counts toward the collective Schengen 90-day limit.
How can UK visitors travel from London to Belgium?
The Eurostar train from London St Pancras reaches Brussels Midi in under 2 hours. Multiple airlines also fly from UK airports to Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). The drive via the Channel Tunnel (Le Shuttle) or ferry to Calais then Belgium is also straightforward.
Do UK visitors need to track their days in Belgium separately from France?
No. The Schengen 90/180-day rule applies collectively to all Schengen countries. Days spent in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and all other Schengen members count together. The total across all Schengen countries must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day rolling period.
What language should UK visitors speak in Belgium?
Belgium has three official languages: French (spoken in Wallonia and Brussels), Dutch/Flemish (spoken in Flanders including Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp), and German (a small eastern region). In Brussels, French and English are widely understood. English is spoken well across the country, especially in tourist areas and cities.