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title: Belgium visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: Citizens of New Zealand can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Belgium visa for citizens of New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Schengen short-stay visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and you have onward ticket and accommodation details.
2. **Travel to Belgium** — Present passport at border; no visa required for stays up to 90 days.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer may stamp passport and verify stay conditions.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid New Zealand passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Schengen area.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Schengen area within 90 days.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested at border; e.g., bank statements or cash.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for visa-free entry.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay limited to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Overstaying may result in fines or entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for required period** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a return/onward ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Belgium?

Citizens of New Zealand can visit Belgium without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Schengen short-stay visa-free.

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Belgium?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Belgium?

Valid New Zealand passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance.

## More

- [Belgium visa for every passport](/visa/belgium)
- [Every destination for New Zealand passport holders](/visa/passport/new-zealand)