This page is for applicants applying from inside the United Kingdom. The centres below only accept UK residents.
Visa Centres
Where to apply
City Address Hours Appointment only Phone
London
18 Ryeland Boulevard (Ram Quarter), Wandsworth, London SW18 1UN, United Kingdom
Mon-Fri excluding public holidays. Submission of visa application upon appointment 08:30-14:00. Without appointment, for passport return and instructions, 08:30-16:30.
Yes
📞 +44 20 3892 1483 (call centre Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; general information and appointment cancellations only - new bookings and status checks go through the TLScontact account). The Belgian Embassy page also publishes TLScontact number 08000668786.
Manchester
1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, United Kingdom
Mon-Fri excluding public holidays. Visa application submission 07:30-16:00, by appointment. Passport return and instructions 13:00-16:00, without appointment.
Yes
Not published
Edinburgh
Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DR, United Kingdom
Mon-Fri excluding public holidays 08:30-13:30, 'subject to change at short notice'. Submission by appointment; passport return and instructions without appointment in the same hours.
Yes
Not published
Fees
Costs
Visa fee EUR 90 (approx GBP 81)
Service fee Visa fee EUR 90 per application (the TLScontact fees page records the increase 'from 60 to 90 euros'), fixed in euro but payable only in British Pounds at GBP 81.00, so the GBP figure moves with exchange rates. TLScontact service fee GBP 34.70, paid online when booking; the appointment is cancelled if payment is not received by the deadline. Total GBP 115.70 per applicant as published on 2026-11-01. Appointments themselves are free and the embassy does not work with external agencies.
Funds required No per-day figure published — see the full funds requirement in your checklist below.
Different rules for some nationalities
Gambian nationals: a waiting period of 45 days still applies before applications are processed, and the Belgian Embassy records that the application fee for Gambian nationals 'was reduced back to EUR 120'.
Somali and Guinean nationals: from 10/07/2026 the standard processing period is set at 45 calendar days instead of 15; all supporting documents must be submitted in every case with no waivers; and an application with a departure date within 45 days of submission may be refused on that ground alone.
No processing figure is published for other nationalities beyond the 15-day standard.
Appointments
How appointments work
For Belgium, you choose your own appointment slot and time directly on the official booking site.
Checklist
Document checklist
Tourist
Business
Family and friends
Tourist
📝 Application Form VisaOnWeb form, duly completed and signed, printed with the barcode. It is the only application form accepted. 📷 Photo TWO ID photos meeting ICAO standards, attached with a paper clip, in colour, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, plain white background, less than 3 months old. 🛂 Passport Signed full national passport or official travel document issued less than 10 years ago, valid more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with two blank pages side by side marked 'visa', and without damage. 🛂 Passport Copy Photocopy of the passport bio-data page 🏠 UK Residence Status Original AND a copy of the UK residence permit, valid for one month after the intended departure from the Schengen zone. 🏦 UK Bank Statement Nominative UK bank account statements covering at least the last three months and showing the balance. No per-day minimum is published. Credit cards and their statements are accepted where they show the cardholder's name, address and the monthly limit or spending cap. ✈️ Return Travel Proof of a RESERVED return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel if not returning to the UK. 🛎️ Accommodation Proof of accommodation and of sufficient means to cover its cost. This may be given through an official Belgian sponsorship form completed by the host. 🛡️ Travel Insurance Copy of travel health insurance covering repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care, emergency hospital care and death, valid for the whole Schengen territory and the whole stay, minimum EUR 30,000. EHIC cards are NOT accepted. 💼 Proof of Occupation Employees: recent official signed employer letter with name, date of issue, address, contact details, signatory's position and UK registration number, stating the employee's position and salary, plus 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: equivalent letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the nature of the business and the annual salary drawn, plus the self-assessment form. Students: letter from the UK school, college or university stating the type of studies, hours per week and attendance record. 📄 Full itinerary for the trip, with destinations and dates 📄 Accommodation confirmed for every night 📄 All documents must be in English, French, Dutch or German. Foreign official documents must be legalised or carry an apostille unless a treaty provides an exemption. 📄 Financial support from a spouse requires a marriage certificate, the spouse's bank statements and a statement of will to support. From a parent: proof of relationship, the parent's bank statements and a statement of will to support. 📄 Family and friends visits without a sponsorship form additionally need a copy of the host's passport bio page or residence permit, and proof of the family relationship. 📄 Minors birth certificate. Travelling alone or with one parent: original passports of both parents or certified copies of the bio pages, proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian, and a British school certificate. Sole custody requires a birth certificate naming one parent, a death certificate, or a court ruling. 📄 Business, conference, official delegation, seafarers and lorry drivers are all covered by one checklist.
Business
📝 Application Form VisaOnWeb form, duly completed and signed, printed with the barcode. It is the only application form accepted. 📷 Photo TWO ID photos meeting ICAO standards, attached with a paper clip, in colour, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, plain white background, less than 3 months old. 🛂 Passport Signed full national passport or official travel document issued less than 10 years ago, valid more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with two blank pages side by side marked 'visa', and without damage. 🛂 Passport Copy Photocopy of the passport bio-data page 🏠 UK Residence Status Original AND a copy of the UK residence permit, valid for one month after the intended departure from the Schengen zone. 🏦 UK Bank Statement Nominative UK bank account statements covering at least the last three months and showing the balance. No per-day minimum is published. Credit cards and their statements are accepted where they show the cardholder's name, address and the monthly limit or spending cap. ✈️ Return Travel Proof of a RESERVED return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel if not returning to the UK. 🛎️ Accommodation Proof of accommodation and of sufficient means to cover its cost. This may be given through an official Belgian sponsorship form completed by the host. 🛡️ Travel Insurance Copy of travel health insurance covering repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care, emergency hospital care and death, valid for the whole Schengen territory and the whole stay, minimum EUR 30,000. EHIC cards are NOT accepted. 💼 Proof of Occupation Employees: recent official signed employer letter with name, date of issue, address, contact details, signatory's position and UK registration number, stating the employee's position and salary, plus 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: equivalent letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the nature of the business and the annual salary drawn, plus the self-assessment form. Students: letter from the UK school, college or university stating the type of studies, hours per week and attendance record. 📄 Invitation letter from the company in the destination country, stating the purpose and duration of the trip 📄 Evidence of the business relationship between the companies 📄 All documents must be in English, French, Dutch or German. Foreign official documents must be legalised or carry an apostille unless a treaty provides an exemption. 📄 Financial support from a spouse requires a marriage certificate, the spouse's bank statements and a statement of will to support. From a parent: proof of relationship, the parent's bank statements and a statement of will to support. 📄 Family and friends visits without a sponsorship form additionally need a copy of the host's passport bio page or residence permit, and proof of the family relationship. 📄 Minors birth certificate. Travelling alone or with one parent: original passports of both parents or certified copies of the bio pages, proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian, and a British school certificate. Sole custody requires a birth certificate naming one parent, a death certificate, or a court ruling. 📄 Business, conference, official delegation, seafarers and lorry drivers are all covered by one checklist.
Family and friends
📝 Application Form VisaOnWeb form, duly completed and signed, printed with the barcode. It is the only application form accepted. 📷 Photo TWO ID photos meeting ICAO standards, attached with a paper clip, in colour, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, plain white background, less than 3 months old. 🛂 Passport Signed full national passport or official travel document issued less than 10 years ago, valid more than 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa, with two blank pages side by side marked 'visa', and without damage. 🛂 Passport Copy Photocopy of the passport bio-data page 🏠 UK Residence Status Original AND a copy of the UK residence permit, valid for one month after the intended departure from the Schengen zone. 🏦 UK Bank Statement Nominative UK bank account statements covering at least the last three months and showing the balance. No per-day minimum is published. Credit cards and their statements are accepted where they show the cardholder's name, address and the monthly limit or spending cap. ✈️ Return Travel Proof of a RESERVED return ticket to the United Kingdom, or proof of onward travel if not returning to the UK. 🛎️ Accommodation Proof of accommodation and of sufficient means to cover its cost. This may be given through an official Belgian sponsorship form completed by the host. 🛡️ Travel Insurance Copy of travel health insurance covering repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care, emergency hospital care and death, valid for the whole Schengen territory and the whole stay, minimum EUR 30,000. EHIC cards are NOT accepted. 💼 Proof of Occupation Employees: recent official signed employer letter with name, date of issue, address, contact details, signatory's position and UK registration number, stating the employee's position and salary, plus 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: equivalent letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the nature of the business and the annual salary drawn, plus the self-assessment form. Students: letter from the UK school, college or university stating the type of studies, hours per week and attendance record. 📄 Invitation letter from the host, signed and dated, giving the travel dates and the address where you will stay 📄 Copy of the host's passport bio page, or their residence permit if they are not an EU citizen 📄 All documents must be in English, French, Dutch or German. Foreign official documents must be legalised or carry an apostille unless a treaty provides an exemption. 📄 Financial support from a spouse requires a marriage certificate, the spouse's bank statements and a statement of will to support. From a parent: proof of relationship, the parent's bank statements and a statement of will to support. 📄 Family and friends visits without a sponsorship form additionally need a copy of the host's passport bio page or residence permit, and proof of the family relationship. 📄 Minors birth certificate. Travelling alone or with one parent: original passports of both parents or certified copies of the bio pages, proof of consent of parental authority or legal guardian, and a British school certificate. Sole custody requires a birth certificate naming one parent, a death certificate, or a court ruling. 📄 Business, conference, official delegation, seafarers and lorry drivers are all covered by one checklist.
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Important
Before you apply
Belgium publishes NO per-day funds figure. Statements must simply show three months and the balance.
Belgium rejects insurance certificates that refer to conditions in a separate booklet, and policies described only as bronze, silver or gold without the covered amount stated. The embassy explicitly puts the burden on the applicant to prove cover of EUR 30,000.
Belgium asks applicants to document migration risk directly: family background, socio-economic status, ownership of land or property, family bonds in the country of origin, and regular income. This matters more for West African clients than for UK nationals.