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Do Russia citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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

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Russia vs Belgium: passport comparison

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
72

countries both Russia and Belgium can enter visa-free together

Russia + Belgium: passport compatibility

65%

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

Where Russia and Belgium travel together — by entry type:

72 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
68 access differs

Where Russia 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 (72)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 90 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 180 days #129
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Bolivia 90 days #117
Bosnia and Herzegovina 30 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 14 days #52
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Chile 90 days #45
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Macao 30 days #67
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Montenegro 30 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Mozambique 30 days #162
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palau 30 days #87
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Peru 90 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Samoa 90 days #77
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 60 days #94
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Venezuela 90 days #90
Vietnam 45 days #153

Your odds of getting the visa: Russia → 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.

5,7%
of Belgium visa applications refused in Russia
-8,8 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
1,753applications filed
1,575visas issued
100refusals
#92strictest of 118 countries
Where Belgium visa applications are filed: Moscow

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Russia — 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: Russia → 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 Russia → Belgium rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Russia passport, 4 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 Russia 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 Russia citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Russia citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Russia or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Russia #93, Belgium #6.
Where can Russia and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 72 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 Russia 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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Where else the Russia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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