Belgian visa for Spanish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Spanish passport holders visiting Belgium for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Spanish citizens to enter Belgium for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Belgium e-visa for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belgium visa on arrival for Spanish citizens | Not Available | |
Belgium tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Spanish 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 Spain, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belgium nearest your place of residence.
- Madrid: The Embassy of Belgium in Madrid, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Valencia: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Valencia, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Seville: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Seville, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Cadiz: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Cadiz, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Palma: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Palma, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- La Coruña: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in La Coruña, Spain (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 3 minutes)
- Cartagena: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Cartagena, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Bilbao: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Bilbao, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Malaga: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Malaga, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The Consulate of Belgium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Barcelona: The Consulate of Belgium in Barcelona, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Alicante: The Consulate of Belgium in Alicante, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: The Consulate General of Belgium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Belgium visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belgium diplomatic mission offices to Spain for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Spain traveling to Belgium from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Spain) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 342,209 | N/A |
| 2009 | 367,424 | 7.37% |
| 2010 | 345,811 | -5.88% |
| 2011 | 356,617 | 3.12% |
| 2012 | 363,822 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 345,811 | -4.95% |
| 2014 | 360,220 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 157,910 | -56.16% |
| 2016 | 304,598 | 92.89% |
| 2017 | 298,506 | -2.00% |
| 2018 | 316,781 | 6.12% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belgium & Spain comparison
Belgium's area is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi), while the area of Spain is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi). This means Spain is 16.47 times bigger than Belgium.
As of April 2024, Belgium's population is ~11.8 million people - 35,035,985 fewer people than the population of Spain.
We have highlighted Belgium & Spain’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belgium | Spain | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 11,793,600 | 46,829,585 | 35.0 million fewer people live in Belgium than Spain |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 104 | 215 | Belgium has 111 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Spain. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 144 | Belgium passport holders visit 0 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 259 | 492 | Belgian hosts 233 fewer foreign missions than Spain. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Spain travel to Belgium in one year?
The number of visitors from Spain visiting Belgium in 2018 was approximately 316,781.
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Useful Information
- Brussels to Madrid: 1297.54 km (806.25 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 42 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024