Belgian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Belgium for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Belgium for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Belgium e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belgium visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Belgium tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Belgium.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Belgium.
If you are looking for Belgium visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belgium nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Belgium in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Charleville-Mézières: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Charleville-Mézières, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Ajaccio: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Ajaccio, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lorient: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Lorient, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Tours: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Tours, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Dijon: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Dijon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lille: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Lille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Metz: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Metz, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Montpellier: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Montpellier, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Perpignan: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Perpignan, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Belgium in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Strasbourg: The Consulate General of Belgium in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nantes: The Consulate General of Belgium in Nantes, France (Working hours: Close now)
Belgium visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belgium diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Belgium from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,259,897 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,234,185 | -2.04% |
| 2010 | 1,349,890 | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 1,349,890 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 1,298,466 | -3.81% |
| 2013 | 1,234,185 | -4.95% |
| 2014 | 1,285,610 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 300,780 | -76.60% |
| 2016 | 1,202,041 | 299.64% |
| 2017 | 1,190,020 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 1,178,000 | -1.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belgium & France comparison
Belgium's area is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 18.08 times bigger than Belgium.
As of April 2024, Belgium's population is ~11.8 million people - 54,054,317 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Belgium & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belgium | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 11,793,600 | 65,847,917 | 54.1 million fewer people live in Belgium than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 104 | 267 | Belgium has 163 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 143 | Belgium passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 259 | 479 | Belgian hosts 220 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Belgium in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Belgium in 2018 was approximately 1,178,000.
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