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Do Belgium citizens need a visa for United States?

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Belgium citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter United States — applied for online before departure.

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Belgium vs United States: passport comparison

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1
113

countries both Belgium and United States can enter visa-free together

Belgium + United States: passport compatibility

90%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Belgium and United States travel together — by entry type:

113 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
19 access differs

Where Belgium and United States can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (113)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Andorra 90 days #47
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 180 days #129
Austria 90 days #13
Bahamas 240 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 90 days #52
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Chile 90 days #45
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 180 days #62
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Estonia 90 days #26
Fiji 120 days #103
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Georgia 360 days #83
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Ireland 90 days #18
Israel 90 days #51
Italy 90 days #8
Jamaica 90 days #100
Japan 90 days #24
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 30 days #134
Latvia 90 days #34
Lesotho 14 days #122
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Macao 30 days #67
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 90 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Marshall Islands 90 days #85
Mauritius 90 days #66
Mexico 180 days #55
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Mongolia 30 days #125
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Mozambique 30 days #162
Netherlands 90 days #10
Nicaragua 90 days #86
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palau 90 days #87
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Peru 90 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Senegal 90 days #141
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 90 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
South Africa 90 days #97
South Korea 90 days #20
Spain 90 days #2
Swaziland 30 days #120
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Taiwan 90 days #79
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Vatican 90 days #60
Zambia 90 days #139

Only United States is visa-free (2)

US visa refusals for Belgium citizens

The US State Department publishes the refusal rate for B visas (tourism and business) separately for each nationality. We took the two most recent fiscal years — so you see not just the level, but which way it is moving.

12.8%
of B-visa applications from Belgium citizens were refused in FY2025
-18.5 pp below the all-country median (31.3%) — refused less often
+1.2 pp year-over-year: FY2024 was 11.7%, now 12.8%
#155strictest of 197 countries
141of 197 countries saw refusals rise year-over-year

The “adjusted” refusal rate follows the State Department methodology used for the Visa Waiver Program: it covers B-1/B-2 visas (tourism and business) and no other categories. For countries with few applicants the percentage swings between years — an artefact of small numbers, not of policy. The median and rank are our own calculations on top of the official figures. Source: U.S. Department of State  ·  All countries →

How long the interview queue is in Belgium

Even when a visa is available in principle, everything comes down to the appointment. The State Department publishes the wait until the next free slot at every consulate — we broke that down by country.

under 2 weeks
until the next free B1/B2 interview slot — at the Brussels post
The all-country median is under 2 weeks.
under 2 weeks Brussels · student visas: under 2 weeks

Snapshot of State Department data taken July 2026. Waits shift weekly with consular workload — check the official figure before you apply. Mapping consular posts to countries and picking the best wait per country is our own work. Source: U.S. Department of State

How the entry rule changed: Belgium → United States

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Belgium → United States rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to United States
1passports saw United States tighten its rules
3rule changes for the Belgium passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

United States: good to know

Washington, D.C.

Capital

US Dollar (USD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Belgium goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United States

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Belgium citizens need a visa for United States?
Belgium citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter United States — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Belgium or United States?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 116. Global rank: Belgium #6, United States #40.
Where can Belgium and United States citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 113 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United States?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Belgium and United States?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Belgium passport ranking

Where else the Belgium passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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