Applying for a visa to Belgium on your own

Do Belgian citizens need a visa to Russia?

Yes, in order to visit Russia, Belgian citizens are required to obtain a visa. They can do this at the embassy or consulate of the Russian Federation, which are located in Belgium.

How to get a visa to Russia from Belgium?

To obtain a visa, Belgians must receive an invitation from Russia. This document depends on the type of visa, and the type of visa depends on the purpose of the visit declared by the Belgian citizen as the main one.

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The following main types are distinguished:

• Tourist visa - for example: tourism, sightseeing;
• Private visa - for example: meeting with friends in Russia (but it is more practical and cheaper to use a tourist visa);
• Electronic visa - for example: short-term travel;
• Business visa - for example: conferences, business meetings;
• Work visa - for example: work in a Russian company.

Where to get a Russian visa in Belgium?

A visa can be obtained from Russian consulates in Belgium. A list of Belgian consulates, their telephone numbers and a map is at the bottom of this page.

Types of Russian visas for foreigners

Tourist visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

Belgians can get a tourist visa to Russia the easiest way. Moreover, a tourist invitation to Russia for Belgians can be made in 1 day. To do this, a Belgian citizen must contact a travel agency that is registered in the Russian Federation and has its own reference number.

Read more: Tourist visa to Russia for foreigners

Complete step-by-step instructions for obtaining a Russian visa in all languages

Such an invitation usually consists of a tourist voucher and confirmation of the tourist's acceptance. The appearance of the invitation can be arbitrary, since it is allowed to be printed on travel agency letterheads. In this case, the invitation must indicate the reference number of the travel company and its name, the tourist’s passport details, information about his route, duration of the trip and the number of entries of the visa. The presence of a tourist invitation from a Belgian citizen does not automatically mean that he will receive a visa. At the embassy, ​​when examining his documents, a check will be carried out. If she shows that in his previous visits the Belgian violated the laws of the Russian Federation or was deported, then he will not be given a visa.

If the decision is positive based on the results of consideration of documents at the consular office, a tourist visa is issued for a period of up to 30 days. It can be single or double.

Issue a tourist invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens

Proceed to registration of invitation Price €13.44

Belgian visa fees

Types:

• Visas, which are assigned by the consulate.
• Additional services.

Payment of any of the fees does not guarantee that the visa will be received. Paid funds are not returned in the event of refusal to issue or in a situation where the application process is terminated.

The amount of the consular fee is affected by the type:

• Short-term 35 euros.
• Long-term 180 euros.

Payment is made at the embassy or visa center in rubles for the period of application. For children under 6 years old the established fee is not charged. There is no need to pay for those who go to study for no more than 3 months.

Important

When collaborating with a visa center, for the services provided by specialists you will need to pay an additional 1,170 rubles in addition to the previously specified amount.

If you use travel agencies, the amount can reach 6 thousand rubles and more. The price of other companies depends on what services you want to use. It is necessary to collect only documents or provide them to the center without the personal presence of the applicant. About 10% of refusals are due to tourism.

The time frame for obtaining a visa to Belgium is from 3 to 14 days. If necessary, it is recommended not to delay submitting a stack of documents. You need to contact the visa center as early as possible, at least 3 weeks before departure.

It is possible to check what stage your application is at. You can use the “Unified Visa Center” service.

Go to the website https://7771000.ru Where you need to click on “Services”. Then select “Visa Application”. At the bottom, click on “Check visa readiness”. A window will open in front of you where you need to enter the receipt number. Additionally, symbols are entered in the picture (captcha). After double-checking the specified data, click on “Submit”.

After this, information about your application will appear in front of you.

Private visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

To enter Russia from Belgium to visit relatives or friends, you need to get a private visa. Among the documents that must be submitted for such a visa, there must be a guest invitation. Such an invitation must be issued and forwarded to the Belgian by a person (or legal entity) who is located in Russia.

Attention! We do not recommend using a private visa! Why? Read more: Why you shouldn’t use a private visa?

Read more: Private visa to Russia for foreigners

Complete step-by-step instructions for obtaining a Russian visa in all languages

To issue a private invitation, the inviting party applies to the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation at the place of his residence (or registration) with a corresponding application, to which a photocopy of the Belgian passport must be attached. The application is processed within 12 (for a single-entry visa) or 17 (for a double-entry visa) days, after which either a guest invitation is issued or a written refusal to issue it, indicating the reason for the refusal. They can refuse if during the check it turns out that in his previous visits the Belgian was deported from the country, was put on trial or has unpaid fines. If an invitation is received, it is sent to Belgium by express mail.

Due to the lengthy procedure for issuing a guest invitation, many foreign citizens prefer tourist visas over guest visas.

A private visa can be issued for up to 90 days for a single or double visit to Russia.

Arrange a private invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens

Unfortunately, we do not issue private invitations, as we are an organization. In addition, we recommend a tourist visa or a business visa as it takes less time. You can issue a private invitation yourself by contacting the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation at your registration address.

Business visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

If a Belgian citizen plans to come to Russia on business, for negotiations or to participate in an auction, he must obtain a business visa. To obtain such a visa, a Belgian must have a business invitation sent from Russia. This can be done in three ways:

1. an organization that invites a Belgian to Russia can write a letter of petition from the organization in which it will ask the Russian Consulate to issue a visa to a specific person (not every organization can do this);
2. a business invitation can be issued on a special form (this is done at the request of the inviting party and only after verification, if it does not show that the Belgian citizen violated the laws of the Russian Federation in the past);

Our company recommends that Belgian citizens issue an invitation letter from an organization, because:

1. A letter of invitation is cheaper than a telex and an invitation on the letterhead of the Federal Migration Service
2. It can be completed online in five minutes and sent to you by email immediately after payment.
3. In addition, the original invitation for submission to the Russian Consulate is not required and you will NOT spend money on postal services to send the original
4. With this type of invitation, if you have 2 or more previous business visas to Russia, you can receive an invitation to Russia and a visa for 3 years at once!

Take three simple steps:

• fill in the form
• pay by credit card or paypal
• receive an invitation instantly after payment to your email

Order an invitation letter online! Price from €49.28

1. an invitation by Telex is an order from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Russian Embassy via a special communication channel (in fact, this is an instruction to issue a visa to a particular citizen).

Find out more: Business visa to Russia for foreigners

Complete step-by-step instructions for obtaining a Russian visa in all languages

It will take 1 day to issue an invitation in the form of a letter. For a business invitation on a letterhead you will have to wait from 12 to 17 working days. It will take several days to receive an invitation by Telex.

An invitation by Telex is the most convenient, since the Belgian does not need to send the original by mail. He is simply given a number, which he reports to the embassy or consulate.

Read more: How does Telex differ from an original invitation?

A business visa can be issued for a period of up to 5 years. It can be single, double, or multiple.

Issue a business invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens in the form of a letter

Proceed to issue a business invitation

Issue a business invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens on the form of the Federal Migration Service

Proceed to issue a business invitation

Issue a business invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens by Telex

Proceed to issue a business invitation

Main types of visas

To enter the Schengen zone, you need to obtain permission from the Belgian authorities. If we consider entry documents without going into details, they are divided into 2 types: class “C” and “D” visas.

The first Schengen gives the right to travel around the kingdom, work and study in it. With a “C” permit, they visit relatives or travel to another state bordering Bruges. The first permit is classified as a short-term document, which allows you to stay in the kingdom for no more than 90 days, but you must leave Belgium at least once for 24 hours.

Schengen visa category C to Belgium

C visas include:

• transit;
• business;
• directive;
• tourist;
• student;
• guest room;
• to participate in events.

A transit visa to Belgium allows you to cross the territory of the kingdom on your own, private transport or make a transfer from flight to flight.

A business document allows you to conduct business in the country, and the directive gives you the opportunity to visit relatives in the territory of not only BC, but also the entire EU.

A tourist Schengen visa for visiting a country as a tourist is issued by an embassy or consulate. The student document is intended for those who intend to study at universities in the kingdom. A Schengen visitor visa is issued to those who receive a visa at the invitation of family or friends. There is also Schengen for participants in public events, such as concerts, competitions or conferences.

It is separately noted that Ukrainians do not need a visa to Belgium for a short stay.

Schengen visa category D to Belgium

Schengen class “D” refers to long-term permits, and allows you to stay in the kingdom for 3 months or more. In addition, the D-document is a residence permit. This class includes:

• professional;
• for assistants;
• reunification;
• returnable;
• educational;
• marriage

A professional card is issued to those who plan to work in a bookmaker and have entered into a long-term contract. Those who intend to stay with families and help Belgians in caring for family members or running a household can enter the Schengen zone with a D-permit.

Reunification documents include Schengen, which is issued to relatives, for example, spouses. A return document is needed for those who have already lived in Brussels and the surrounding area and have a residence permit.

Long-term educational Schengen is received by pupils and students, and a marriage certificate is given to those who plan to formalize a relationship with a citizen of the kingdom. There is also a Schengen visa for long-term joint residence. Since 2014, each of the listed visas requires biometric data.

Work visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

Issuing a work invitation is a labor-intensive process that requires a lot of time (about 1.5 months). A Belgian will not be able to obtain such a visa on his own, without an employer from Russia. First, the employing company must obtain permission to hire employees from abroad. Next, she must issue a work permit for a specific foreign citizen. After this, an invitation is issued. These documents are sent to Belgium, where the employee applies for a visa at the Russian Embassy.

Read more: Work visa to Russia for foreigners

Within three months he arrives in Russia. The first thing he must do is register with the migration authorities. He must then renew his work visa for the period until which his work permit is valid. After which he must register with the migration service until the end of the visa.

The employer must ensure that the foreign worker fulfills all these requirements. You can extend your work visa every year as many times as needed.

Initially, it is issued for three months, after entering the Russian Federation it is extended for 1 year.

Apply for a work invitation to Russia for Australian citizens

Unfortunately, we do not issue work invitations. Such an invitation must be issued by the organization that invites a foreign citizen to work. Remember, such invitations are not for sale!

. For those who want to look for an employer in Russia, we recommend using a tourist visa

We recommend reading: How you can do without a work visa, but still have the right to stay in Russia continuously for 1 year and even up to 3 years

Russian Consulates in Belgium

Citizens of Belgium can obtain a Russian visa at the following consular centers of the Russian Federation:

Current addresses of Russian embassies in Belgium

• Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Belgium Address: Rue Roberts Jones 78, 1180 Uccle, Belgique.
• Telephone: (8-10-32-2) 374-35-69, (8-10-32-2) 375-91-21
• Fax machine: (8-10-32-2) 375-94-15
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: www.belgium.mid.ru/cons.html
• Reception hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - from 09.00 to 12.30 (on Thursday the consular section works only in the mode of issuing ready documents to Russian citizens).
• Emergency telephone number in case of emergency: +32-2-375-39-18 - 24 hours a day.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa to Russia?

Yes. In order for a Belgian citizen to enter Russia, he must present a visa at the border, previously issued at the consulate or embassy of the Russian Federation in Belgium.

How to get a visa to Russia from Belgium?

To do this, you must submit an application form, a package of documents and pay the consular fee to the embassy or consulate in advance. When applying for a visa, you must present an invitation, which the inviting party must make in Russia and send to Belgium.

There are many types of visas to enter Russia. They differ in the main purpose of the visit. The main types of visas that foreign citizens apply for most often are:

• tourist visa - for example: tourism, sightseeing;
• private visa - for example: meeting with friends in Russia (but it is more practical and cheaper to use a tourist visa);
• business visa - for example: conferences, business meetings;
• work visa - for example: work in a Russian company.

Where to get a Russian visa in Belgium?

A visa can be obtained from Russian consulates in Belgium. A list of Belgian consulates, their telephone numbers and a map is at the bottom of this page.

Types of Russian visas for foreigners

How to get to Belgium

The best way to get from Russia to Belgium is to buy plane tickets. You can choose direct flights or flights with transfers through other European countries.

Note that Belgium borders Germany, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. From the listed countries you can come to Belgium by car or train.

There are 7 airports in Belgium, the largest is the capital airport of the same name (Brussels International Airport), located in the city of Zaventem, 11 km from Brussels.

Tourist visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

Belgians can get a tourist visa to Russia the easiest way. Moreover, a tourist invitation to Russia for Belgians can be made in 1 day. To do this, a Belgian citizen must contact a travel agency that is registered in the Russian Federation and has its own reference number.

Read more: Tourist visa to Russia for foreigners

Complete step-by-step instructions for obtaining a Russian visa in all languages

Such an invitation usually consists of a tourist voucher and confirmation of the tourist's acceptance. The appearance of the invitation can be arbitrary, since it is allowed to be printed on travel agency letterheads. In this case, the invitation must indicate the reference number of the travel company and its name, the tourist’s passport details, information about his route, duration of the trip and the number of entries of the visa. The presence of a tourist invitation from a Belgian citizen does not automatically mean that he will receive a visa. At the embassy, ​​when examining his documents, a check will be carried out. If she shows that in his previous visits the Belgian violated the laws of the Russian Federation or was deported, then he will not be given a visa.

If the decision is positive based on the results of consideration of documents at the consular office, a tourist visa is issued for a period of up to 30 days. It can be single or double.

Issue a tourist invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens

Proceed to registration of invitation Price €13.44

Entry rules to Belgium

When crossing the Belgian border you must provide:

• A foreign passport valid for 3 months after the end of the trip.
• Return air tickets or their reservation.
• Hotel reservation (hotel, apartment, hostel) or tourist voucher.
• Confirmation of financial solvency: cash, bank cards.
• Medical insurance.

Crossing the border with children

• The child’s own foreign passport is valid for 3 months after the end of the trip. Crossing the border with a child based on the entry about him in the parent’s passport is not allowed.
• Original or copy of birth certificate with an insert or stamp indicating Russian citizenship (children under 14 years old).

Importing things across the border

When passing through customs, the following goods must be declared:

• Intended not for personal use (for commercial purposes).
• Purchased outside the European Union and exceeding the maximum quantity not subject to customs duties (in the amount of more than 430 euros per person).
• The import of which is prohibited or limited (alcohol, tobacco, food).
• Cash in the amount of 10,000 euros or more.
• Plants, plant products, wood, planting material, soil and compost imported from non-EU countries are subject to inspection by the plant protection service.

Further information on customs requirements can be found in the bulletin of the Belgian Ministry of Finance.

Private visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

To enter Russia from Belgium to visit relatives or friends, you need to get a private visa. Among the documents that must be submitted for such a visa, there must be a guest invitation. Such an invitation must be issued and forwarded to the Belgian by a person (or legal entity) who is located in Russia.

Attention! We do not recommend using a private visa! Why? Read more: Why you shouldn’t use a private visa?

Read more: Private visa to Russia for foreigners

Complete step-by-step instructions for obtaining a Russian visa in all languages

To issue a private invitation, the inviting party applies to the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation at the place of his residence (or registration) with a corresponding application, to which a photocopy of the Belgian passport must be attached. The application is processed within 12 (for a single-entry visa) or 17 (for a double-entry visa) days, after which either a guest invitation is issued or a written refusal to issue it, indicating the reason for the refusal. They can refuse if during the check it turns out that in his previous visits the Belgian was deported from the country, was put on trial or has unpaid fines. If an invitation is received, it is sent to Belgium by express mail.

Due to the lengthy procedure for issuing a guest invitation, many foreign citizens prefer tourist visas over guest visas.

A private visa can be issued for up to 90 days for a single or double visit to Russia.

Arrange a private invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens

Unfortunately, we do not issue private invitations, as we are an organization. In addition, we recommend a tourist visa or a business visa as it takes less time. You can issue a private invitation yourself by contacting the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation at your registration address.

Documents for a Schengen visa to Belgium

A package of documents for a Schengen visa, which everyone must provide, regardless of the type of visa being issued:

• A visa application, which is completed in advance and signed by the applicant. Filling out takes place online, signature is placed after printing. If a visa is issued for a minor, the document must be filled out by one of the parents. Filling out the form is not allowed in Russian. It must be French, German, Dutch or English.
• A foreign passport, the validity of which will not expire after another 90 days upon the Russian’s return to his homeland. The passport will also not be accepted for a visa if it contains less than 2 blank pages in the passport. If parents travel with a child, then the passport must have at least 4 blank pages for marking.
• 1 photo for documents, measuring 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm. It must meet the ICAO parameters. The photo must be taken no later than 180 days before applying for a visa. When contacting the visa center, a photo can be taken on site for an additional fee.
• Medical insurance that will be valid throughout the entire period of the applicant’s stay in Belgium.
• Applicants over 14 years old must present photocopies of pages from their Russian passport. Additionally, for minors, a birth certificate, a photocopy of the parental visa, if they have separate visas, and permission to accompany the child, certified by a notary, are submitted (provided that the child is accompanied by a proxy or only one of the parents).
• For those who apply to the embassy or visa center who are not Russian citizens, but have lived here for the last 90 days, this is confirmation of this fact.
• Receipt of payment of all fees.
• A questionnaire signed by the applicant, which confirms his permission to process the specified information.
• If Schengen visas have already been issued before, copies of them are attached.

Additional documents that will be required from the client depend on the purpose of his trip.

Tourist and private trip:

• A voucher that proves the availability of booked accommodation at the time of travel. This could be a hotel room, a room with relatives, or a personal travel plan.
• Voucher from a travel agency (if available), return plane tickets.
• A document that will prove the availability of funds for the entire period of stay in Belgium. You can take a certificate from work, which indicates all the company details, salary and position of the applicant. A prerequisite is the seal and signature of the director of the company. Applicants who provide a certificate indicating an income of less than 30,000 rubles per month have a reduced chance of receiving a visa. An alternative to such a certificate may be a sponsorship letter, a bank statement with the account balance and cash flows over the last 90 days. If there is personal property in Belgium, evidence must also be provided.
• A transit visa is only allowed if the person does not leave his terminal and transfers to another plane within 24 hours after the first flight lands. Additionally, such clients must provide tickets to the final destination, a certificate of financial solvency, and proof of accommodation reservation.
• For a business trip: an invitation from a company from Belgium or proof of attendance at a conference, seminar, fair. A document from the applicant's work indicating the reason for the trip, the applicant's position and the date of return to their homeland. Individual entrepreneurs must bring a certificate of existence of a personal enterprise. Be sure to indicate your income for the last 90 days.
• When applying for a guest visa, additionally take care of an invitation letter from the inviting party. It must be certified by a local notary. Inviters must be Belgian citizens or have a residence permit in the country. If the applicant and inviting relatives - provide proof documents. A certificate of funds for travel must also be provided.
• Students applying for a study visa must provide proof of funds for living in Belgium. The university must provide confirmation of the applicant’s enrollment as a student or confirmation of continued studies at the educational institution (or a certificate of need to take courses).

Questionnaire: nuances of filling out

You should not fill out the form without reading all the points carefully. One mistake or blot can cause refusal to review documents.

For error-free filling, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

• Information is indicated only in one of the 4 languages ​​allowed for filling out the form.
• The data written in the form must clearly correspond to the passport data.
• All points of the application form must be completed without fail, including the columns where the applicant answers “no”.
• The applicant fills out the data only on the left side of the sheet, the rest is written down by the visa center employee. The email address and telephone number required in the application form must be current.
• All data is provided legibly and clearly. The form must be filled out in blue or black ink. False information in the application form may result in a visa refusal.

Business visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

If a Belgian citizen plans to come to Russia on business, for negotiations or to participate in an auction, he must obtain a business visa. To obtain such a visa, a Belgian must have a business invitation sent from Russia. This can be done in three ways:

1. an organization that invites a Belgian to Russia can write a letter of petition from the organization in which it will ask the Russian Consulate to issue a visa to a specific person (not every organization can do this);
2. a business invitation can be issued on a special form (this is done at the request of the inviting party and only after verification, if it does not show that the Belgian citizen violated the laws of the Russian Federation in the past);

Our company recommends that Belgian citizens issue an invitation letter from an organization, because:

1. A letter of invitation is cheaper than a telex and an invitation on the letterhead of the Federal Migration Service
2. It can be completed online in five minutes and sent to you by email immediately after payment.
3. In addition, the original invitation for submission to the Russian Consulate is not required and you will NOT spend money on postal services to send the original
4. With this type of invitation, if you have 2 or more previous business visas to Russia, you can receive an invitation to Russia and a visa for 3 years at once!

Take three simple steps:

• fill in the form
• pay by credit card or paypal
• receive an invitation instantly after payment to your email

Order an invitation letter online! Price from €49.28

1. an invitation by Telex is an order from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Russian Embassy via a special communication channel (in fact, this is an instruction to issue a visa to a particular citizen).

Find out more: Business visa to Russia for foreigners

Complete step-by-step instructions for obtaining a Russian visa in all languages

It will take 1 day to issue an invitation in the form of a letter. For a business invitation on a letterhead you will have to wait from 12 to 17 working days. It will take several days to receive an invitation by Telex.

An invitation by Telex is the most convenient, since the Belgian does not need to send the original by mail. He is simply given a number, which he reports to the embassy or consulate.

Read more: How does Telex differ from an original invitation?

A business visa can be issued for a period of up to 5 years. It can be single, double, or multiple.

Issue a business invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens in the form of a letter

Proceed to issue a business invitation

Issue a business invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens on the form of the Federal Migration Service

Proceed to issue a business invitation

Issue a business invitation to Russia for Belgian citizens by Telex

Proceed to issue a business invitation

Visa cost

When wondering how much a visa to Belgium costs, you need to remember that apart from the consular fee, money is not collected for anything else, and the price depends on the structure that assists in the application.

If you apply for a permit through a VC, then a class “C” document costs 4,650 rubles (the amount includes a consular fee of 2,625 rubles and a fee for visa center services - 2,025 rubles).

The cost of D-class paper will be 15,525 rubles, where 13,500 is the consular fee. If you apply for permission to enter BC through a consulate or embassy, ​​the amount will only include the visa fee without other extraneous costs. The official fee is paid at the branches of the bank chosen by the representative of Belgium in the Russian Federation.

By visiting the Kingdom of Belgium, you can have an interesting vacation and get acquainted with the culture of another country. It is better not to delay obtaining Schengen so that the trip is not disrupted and an invitation visa or other type of permit is received, and submit documents 25-30 days before departure.

Work visa to Russia for Belgian citizens

Issuing a work invitation is a labor-intensive process that requires a lot of time (about 1.5 months). A Belgian will not be able to obtain such a visa on his own, without an employer from Russia. First, the employing company must obtain permission to hire employees from abroad. Next, she must issue a work permit for a specific foreign citizen. After this, an invitation is issued. These documents are sent to Belgium, where the employee applies for a visa at the Russian Embassy.

Read more: Work visa to Russia for foreigners

Within three months he arrives in Russia. The first thing he must do is register with the migration authorities. He must then renew his work visa for the period until which his work permit is valid. After which he must register with the migration service until the end of the visa.

The employer must ensure that the foreign worker fulfills all these requirements. You can extend your work visa every year as many times as needed.

Initially, it is issued for three months, after entering the Russian Federation it is extended for 1 year.

Apply for a work invitation to Russia for Australian citizens

Unfortunately, we do not issue work invitations. Such an invitation must be issued by the organization that invites a foreign citizen to work. Remember, such invitations are not for sale!

. For those who want to look for an employer in Russia, we recommend using a tourist visa

We recommend reading: How you can do without a work visa, but still have the right to stay in Russia continuously for 1 year and even up to 3 years

How much does a visa to Belgium cost?

The price for a visa depends on where it is issued and for what period. For a short-term visa you will need to pay 35 euros. If foreign citizens apply to the consulate for documents, the fee for them will cost 60 euros. Long-term will cost 180 euros. The duty is paid in ruble equivalent depending on the exchange rate on the day of payment. The consular fee is not paid by students who study in Belgium, but go there for no more than 90 days, and children under 6 years of age.

At visa centers, an additional service fee of 1,170 rubles is paid. You can use the services of travel agencies to obtain a visa, but you will need to pay extra for this. Applicants should note that the Belgian Embassy is very strict regarding visa issues, which is why approximately 10% of applicants are refused permits. In case of refusal, the fees will not be returned to the applicant.

Electronic visa to Russia for citizens of Belgium

Electronic visa

is a new experimental format for visa documents. An invitation to Russia is not required to obtain such a visa. You can obtain an electronic visa using our service.

An e-visa can only be valid for a single entry and cannot be extended. The period of stay in Russia is from 1 to 8 days. To obtain this visa, you need a digital photo of a foreign citizen and a completed application form on our website.

Read more: Electronic visa to Russia for foreigners

Proceed to apply for an e-visa Price €10.00

Russian Consulates in Belgium

Citizens of Belgium can obtain a Russian visa at the following consular centers of the Russian Federation:

Current addresses of Russian embassies in Belgium

• Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Belgium Address: Rue Roberts Jones 78, 1180 Uccle, Belgique.
• Telephone: (8-10-32-2) 374-35-69, (8-10-32-2) 375-91-21
• Fax machine: (8-10-32-2) 375-94-15
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: www.belgium.mid.ru/cons.html
• Reception hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - from 09.00 to 12.30 (on Thursday the consular section works only in the mode of issuing ready documents to Russian citizens).
• Emergency telephone number in case of emergency: +32-2-375-39-18 - 24 hours a day.

Popular questions and answers

What types of visas to Russia are there?

• Tourist visa - for example: tourism, sightseeing;
• Business visa - for example: conferences, business meetings;
• Electronic visa - for example: short-term travel;
• Work visa - for example: work in a Russian company;
• Private visa - for example: meeting with friends in Russia (but it is more practical and cheaper to use a tourist visa).

How to get a visa to Russia?

To obtain a Russian Visa you need:

1. Fill out our online form and receive an Invitation to Russia
2. Use step-by-step instructions for obtaining a visa to Russia using your personal data and information from the Invitation to Russia

Do Belgian citizens need a visa to Russia?

Yes, in order to visit Russia, Belgian citizens are required to obtain a visa. They can do this at the embassy or consulate of the Russian Federation, which are located in Belgium.

Where to get a Russian visa in Belgium?

A visa can be obtained from Russian consulates in Belgium. A list of Belgian consulates, their telephone numbers and a map is at the bottom of this page.

How to get an invitation to Russia?

To do this, a Belgian citizen must contact a travel agency that is registered in the Russian Federation and has its own reference number.

Visa application form

The Belgium visa application form must be filled out manually. Information is entered in each of the proposed lines. If the answer requires the word “yes” or “no”, then that is how it is written in English or French.

You can study the document at home and study a sample before filling it out. You can also enter data into the form electronically, but live signatures are required in the indicated places.

The processing time for documents depends on the correct completion of the application form and other documents. Schengen can be obtained either in 2 working days or in 10.