Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Schengen area?

What is the European Union?

Where can I apply for a visa?

Consular Authorities in London

How do I apply for a visa?

Can someone else apply for a visa on my behalf?

When should I apply for a visa?

What kind of visa do I need to apply for?

Where can I get a visa application form?

What are the required documents for a visa?

Could the Visa Section request me to provide additional documents or informations?

What will happen on the day of my appointment?

Can I get my visa on the same day I apply?

Is there another visa section other than the one in London?

My Schengen visa application has been refused. What can I do?

Why does it take so long for some nationalities to obtain their Schengen visas?

Can I borrow my passport from the consulate and give it back after my urgent use during application processing time?

My passport is damaged. Can I still apply?

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How can I collect my passport?

Can someone else pick up my passport for me?

Do I need a Schengen visa?

What is the difference between a Schengen visa and a national visa?

I have a valid British residency permit. Do I need another visa to travel to Belgium?

My British residency permit is expiring soon, can I still apply?

I have a valid visa to reside in a Schengen country. Do I need another visa to travel to Belgium?

Can I use my Schengen visa, issued by the Embassy of Belgium, to travel to Spain?

How long will the visa valid for? Can I get a visa that will allow me several trips to the Schengen area?

I am participating in a school trip in Belgium organized by a British school. Do I need a visa?

I’ve submitted my visa application, how long do I have to wait to get an answer?

What is the Visa Information System (VIS)?

When a child, under 18, travels by himself or with one of his parents, which documents do I need to bring?

I have adopted a child who has not yet received a British passport. Can I apply for a visa to travel to Belgium on their behalf?

What are the requirements for the medical insurance?

Can I use the European Health Insurance Card, issued by the NHS, in lieu of the medical travel insurance?

I am planning to stay with friends, do I have to provide the 3Bis sponsorship form?

I am married to an European Union National but I have misplaced our marriage certificate/ my spouse’s passport/ my spouse’s passport is expired. Can I still apply for a visa as the spouse of an EU National

My British residency/ passport expires soon. May I still be granted a visa?

I am the holder of an emergency/ temporary travel document. Is it recognized by the Belgian Authorities/ can I apply for a visa to travel to Belgium?

Can I travel to Belgium using a British travel document with a black, blue or red cover?

I hold a service/diplomatic passport, do I still need to apply for a visa to travel?

My British residency card states that I am the “Family Member of an EEA national”. Do I require a visa to travel to Belgium?

I am in the UK on a Type C visa or valid only for 6 months. Can I apply for a Schengen visa in London?

My British residency permit is not stamped in my passport but it is on a separate piece of paper. Can I still apply for a visa?

My bank only issues statement once every 3 months and I read that to lodge a visa application, documents must be less than 1 month old. What can I do?

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