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Competent authority for visa applications
All the information concerning visa applications for Belgium is available on the website of the Immigration Office of the FPS Home Affairs, which is the competent Belgian authority for access to the territory, stay, residence and removal of foreigners in Belgium.
EES - Entry/Exit System
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, every time they cross the external borders of European countries using the system, including Belgium. This registration is carried out automatically for travellers who require a short-stay visa (maximum 90 days) and for those who do not need a visa. No prior action is necessary on their part. The EES records entry and exit dates, and biometric data (fingerprints and facial image). The system also records refusals of entry.
For further information, please consult the European Union website.
General information
Visa applications at VFS Global
All visa applications are submitted via the outsourcing company VFS Global, with the exception of visa applications for holders of diplomatic and other official passports and family members of Belgian nationals
Family members of Belgian nationals can apply through VFS or directly through the Embassy: please send an email to luanda.visa@diplobel.fed.be to book an appointment and learn about the required documents (only family members of Belgian nationals).
Applicants now also have the possibility to apply for a visa already 6 months before their travel date. Please note that the application must be submitted at least 15 days before the desired travel date.
How to submit your visa application
In order to prepare your application, you have to determine which visa type you need, and check whether you’re eligible to apply for it.
Then, you’ll need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.
Each application must comply with the guidelines applicable for its visa category.
If your documents are not in Dutch, French or German, you may need to get translations prepared before applying.
All the necessary instructions can be found on the VFS website.
VFS application centre in Luanda
Visa Application Centre, 3rd Floor,
AVENIDA DE PORTUGAL N 18-20,
Vernon Building, Luanda
VFS Call Centre: +244 225 300 200
In order to apply for a visa, you must make an appointment with VFS via their website and pay the service fee to submit your application at a fixed date and time.
At your appointment with VFS, please bring the passport/copy of all applicants.
Completed applications are then forwarded to the Belgian Embassy.
