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title: Belgium visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
description: "Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Belgium and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90 + €28 service fee. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Belgium visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Belgium and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen visa (short-stay)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90 + €28 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** €95 per day of stay (or €45 per day if accommodation prepaid)

## How to apply

1. **Gather required documents** — Collect all documents listed above, ensure they are valid and translated if needed.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the online Schengen visa application form at visa.belgium.africamatrix.net.
3. **Book appointment** — Schedule an in-person appointment at the Belgium visa application centre via VFS Global (AfricaMatrix).
4. **Pay visa and service fees** — Pay the €80 visa fee and €28 service fee online or at the centre as instructed.
5. **Attend appointment and submit documents** — Go to the visa centre on scheduled date with all documents; submit them and provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing usually takes 15 to 45 calendar days; you may be contacted for additional information.
7. **Collect passport** — Once notified, collect your passport (with visa) from the same centre or by courier if opted.

## Documents checklist

- **Completed and signed visa application form** (Identity)
- **Valid passport (min 6 months validity, at least 2 blank pages)** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport-size photos (35x45mm, white background)** (Identity)
- **Travel health insurance (min €30,000 coverage)** (Travel)
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or reservation** (Travel)
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings, invitation letter, or rental agreement)** (Travel)
- **Bank statements for last 3 months** (Financial)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (cash, travellers cheques, or sponsor letter)** (Financial): Must show at least €95 per day if no prepaid accommodation.
- **Employment contract, payslips (last 3 months), or business registration** (Employment)
- **Leave approval letter from employer (if employed)** (Employment)
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of trip** (Supporting)
- **Copy of previous Schengen visas if any** (Identity, optional)
- **Marriage certificate or birth certificate for family members** (Identity, optional): Only if travelling with family or visiting family.
- **Invitation letter from host in Belgium (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €95 per day of stay (or €45 per day if accommodation prepaid)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Cash/travellers cheques
- Sponsor letter and sponsor's bank statement

Funds must be available in your account or demonstrated by a sponsor.

## Good to know

- Apply at least 15 days before intended travel; early application up to 6 months is allowed.
- All documents not in English/French/Dutch must be translated by a certified translator.
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will lead to refusal.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient or unclear proof of funds** — Provide clear bank statements and a cover letter explaining source of funds.
- **Invalid travel health insurance** — Ensure insurance covers €30,000 and is valid for entire Schengen area for full stay.
- **Mismatch between application and supporting documents** — Double-check all details (names, dates, addresses) match exactly across documents.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Belgium?

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Belgium and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen visa (short-stay).

### How long can citizens of Guinea-Bissau stay in Belgium?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Belgium visa cost for citizens of Guinea-Bissau?

Government fee: €90 + €28 service fee.

### How long does Belgium visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need for Belgium?

Completed and signed visa application form; Valid passport (min 6 months validity, at least 2 blank pages); Two recent passport-size photos (35x45mm, white background); Travel health insurance (min €30,000 coverage); Round-trip flight itinerary or reservation; Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings, invitation letter, or rental agreement); and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Belgium?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- visa.belgium.africamatrix.net (visa.belgium.africamatrix.net, third-party site)

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- [Belgium visa for every passport](/visa/belgium)
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