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Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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Kenya citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Kenya vs Belgium: passport comparison

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
28

countries both Kenya and Belgium can enter visa-free together

Kenya + Belgium: passport compatibility

35%

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

Where Kenya and Belgium travel together — by entry type:

28 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
128 access differs

Where Kenya and Belgium 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 (28)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 14 days #122
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

Your odds of getting the visa: Kenya → Belgium

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

40,6%
of Belgium visa applications refused in Kenya
+26,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
3,509applications filed
1,981visas issued
1,426refusals
#27strictest of 118 countries
Where Belgium visa applications are filed: Nairobi

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Kenya — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Kenya → Belgium

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

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

1rule changes for the Kenya passport, 1 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 →

Belgium: good to know

Brussels

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+32

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Kenya goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Belgium

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Kenya citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Kenya or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Kenya #133, Belgium #6.
Where can Kenya and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 28 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Belgium?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kenya and Belgium?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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