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Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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

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Saudi Arabia vs Belgium: passport comparison

Saudi Arabia

55

visa-free countries

Global rank: #102 · mobility 104.6

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
44

countries both Saudi Arabia and Belgium can enter visa-free together

Saudi Arabia + Belgium: passport compatibility

49%

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

Where Saudi Arabia and Belgium travel together — by entry type:

44 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
100 access differs

Where Saudi Arabia 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 (44)

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
Angola 30 days #168
Armenia 90 days #129
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Botswana 90 days #119
China 30 days #112
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Morocco 90 days #121
Mozambique 30 days #162
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 90 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
South Korea 30 days #20
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

Your odds of getting the visa: Saudi Arabia → 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.

22,1%
of Belgium visa applications refused in Saudi Arabia
+7,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
1,673applications filed
1,265visas issued
370refusals
#103strictest of 118 countries
Where Belgium visa applications are filed: Riyadh

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

4rule changes for the Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Saudi Arabia or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 55. Global rank: Saudi Arabia #102, Belgium #6.
Where can Saudi Arabia and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 44 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 Saudi Arabia 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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