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Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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

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Vietnam vs Belgium: passport comparison

Vietnam

24

visa-free countries

Global rank: #153 · mobility 80.7

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
19

countries both Vietnam and Belgium can enter visa-free together

Vietnam + Belgium: passport compatibility

35%

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

Where Vietnam and Belgium travel together — by entry type:

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

Where Vietnam 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.

Only Vietnam is visa-free (5)

Your odds of getting the visa: Vietnam → 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.

14,9%
of Belgium visa applications refused in Vietnam
+0,4 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+0.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 14.1%, now 14.9%
1,565applications filed
1,311visas issued
233refusals
#84strictest of 118 countries
Where Belgium visa applications are filed: Hanoi

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

2rule changes for the Vietnam 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 →

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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Vietnam citizens need a visa to enter Belgium. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Vietnam or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 24. Global rank: Vietnam #153, Belgium #6.
Where can Vietnam and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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 Vietnam and Belgium?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Vietnam passport ranking

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