India Visa Requirements for Belgian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Belgian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa costs 25 USD.
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How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online yourself on the official government portal indianvisaonline.gov.in; no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge for eVisas. [1] [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arriving in India, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on Arrival at selected airports is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, and is not open to other nationalities. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
India does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so use only the official government portals. [1] [2]
The eArrival Card is arrival information only; it does not replace a valid visa or eVisa, which you still need before you travel. [1] [5]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Belgian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a valid visa, eVisa, OCI or eOCI card is required to enter India, except for nationalities exempted under bilateral arrangements.; Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Do I need an eArrival card before flying to India?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit it online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. It is arrival information, not a visa.
Is visa on arrival available on a Belgian passport?
No. Visa on Arrival at selected airports is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Belgians should obtain an eVisa before travelling.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Belgian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.