--- title: Belgium visa for citizens of Kazakhstan description: "Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Belgium and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps." canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/belgium/kazakhstan lastModified: 2026-09-05 --- # Belgium visa for citizens of Kazakhstan Citizens of Kazakhstan 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.* Application site: https://dofi.ibz.be/en ## Key facts - **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen visa (short-stay tourist) - **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center - **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days - **Entries:** Single entry - **Processing time:** 15–45 days - **Government fee:** €90 - **Passport validity:** At least 3 months - **Biometrics:** Required - **Appointment:** Required - **Interview:** Not required - **Onward or return ticket:** Required - **Proof of funds:** Bank statements showing sufficient funds for stay ## How to apply 1. **Determine visa type and required documents** — Identify if you need a short-stay (Schengen) or long-stay (national) visa, and gather all required documents accordingly. 2. **Schedule an appointment with the competent embassy/consulate** — For short-stay, apply at Embassy of Austria in Astana or Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty; for long-stay, apply at Embassy of Belgium in Moscow. Booking is required. 3. **Attend the in-person appointment** — Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents at the appointed embassy or consulate. 4. **Provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo)** — Biometrics are taken during the appointment unless exempt. 5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee (€90 for short-stay Schengen visa) at the time of application. 6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15 calendar days, extendable to 30 days in individual cases. 7. **Collect passport with visa decision** — Return to the embassy/consulate to collect your passport with visa stamp if approved. ## Documents checklist - **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure and have at least 2 blank pages. - **Visa application form** (Identity): Completed and signed Schengen visa application form. - **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): Recent passport photo meeting Schengen standards. - **Travel insurance** (Supporting): Minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation valid in Schengen area. - **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation letter from host. - **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight reservation showing intent to leave Schengen area within authorized stay. - **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Recent bank statements, pay slips, or sponsorship letter showing sufficient funds (€95/day with hotel, €45/day with private accommodation). - **Employment letter or proof of status** (Employment): Letter from employer, proof of self-employment, or student enrollment certificate. - **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): Detailed plan of intended travel dates and cities visited. - **Copy of previous Schengen visas if any** (Identity, optional): Copies of any previous Schengen visas held in last 5 years. ## Proof of funds - **Minimum balance:** €95 per day with paid accommodation; €45 per day if staying with private host - Bank statements (last 3 months) - Pay slips - Sponsorship letter with proof of sponsor's funds - Credit card statements Funds must be sufficient to cover the entire stay in the Schengen area. ## Good to know - The Consulate General in Astana does not deliver visas; apply through representative embassies as indicated. - For residents of Uzbekistan, short-stay visas are handled by the Embassy of Hungary in Tashkent from March 1, 2026. - Processing times may vary — apply well in advance (at least 2-3 months before travel). - Overstaying the authorized Schengen period can result in entry bans and fines. ## Common refusal reasons - **Insufficient or unclear proof of financial means** — Submit clear bank statements with sufficient balance, and include a sponsor letter if applicable. - **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and sign the form before submission. - **Lack of travel insurance** — Purchase a Schengen-compliant insurance policy with at least €30,000 coverage. - **Unclear travel purpose or itinerary** — Provide a detailed travel plan and confirm all bookings. ## FAQs ### Do citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Belgium? Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Belgium and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen visa (short-stay tourist). ### How long can citizens of Kazakhstan stay in Belgium? Up to 90 days. ### How much does the Belgium visa cost for citizens of Kazakhstan? Government fee: €90. ### How long does Belgium visa processing take? Typically 15–45 days. ### What documents do citizens of Kazakhstan need for Belgium? Valid passport; Visa application form; Passport-sized photo; Travel insurance; Proof of accommodation; Return/onward ticket; and 4 more. ### How long must my passport be valid for Belgium? At least 3 months. ### Where do I apply? Applications go through https://dofi.ibz.be/en. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay. ## Sources - [Visa for Belgium | FPS Foreign Affairs - Foreign Trade and Development ...](http://kazakhstan.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium) - Kazakhstan → Belgium: Visa Required (2026) | RoamHub (roamhub.io, third-party site) - [Visa for Belgium - FPS Foreign Affairs - Foreign Trade and Development ...](https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-belgium/visa-belgium) - [dofi.ibz.be](https://dofi.ibz.be/en) ## More - [Belgium visa for every passport](/visa/belgium) - [Every destination for Kazakhstan passport holders](/visa/passport/kazakhstan)