Basic Travel Requirements for Guinea-Bissauans visiting
Belgium
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Belgian Visa.
- A Guinea Bissau passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and with 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Parents or legal guardians are expected to sign the form for minor applicants.
- Two 4.5 x 3.5 cm passport-size photographs taken on a white background.
- Travel document must be completed.
- A proof of financial capability for the duration of stay.
- A proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
- A copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
- A medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of travel itinerary.
Belgium Visa for Guinea-Bissauans
Facts about Belgium
Belgium is a prime tourist site due to its historical landmark, modern architecture and rural idylls. Also, the country is visited by a lot of business tourists. The country is also famous for its long traditions in arts, fashion, and its cuisine. Tourists in the country can be guaranteed of a very good time as there are a lot of things to see all over the city and activities like hiking, biking and camping to engage in. While in the country, there are various festivals to attend at different periods throughout the year. Mussels, Balletjes, Stoemp, Waffles, and other special Belgian delicacies will leave you asking for more, be sure to try these cuisines out.
Tourism in Belgium has been on the up since 2009. The number of visitors who visited Belgium in 2009 was just over 12 million which increased to 16 million in 2017. It has been estimated that these numbers will continue to increase in the years to come. The tourism industry generates about 2.8% of Belgium’s gross domestic product and employs about 3.3% of the working population.
Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with more €10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. Avoid wearing expensive jewellery and watches as this may attract petty criminals to you.
Types of Belgium Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | one year |
General Requirements for Belgium Visa
- A Guinea Bissau passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and with 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- Parents or legal guardians are expected to sign the form for minor applicants.
- Two 4.5 x 3.5 cm passport-size photographs taken on a white background.
- Travel document must be completed.
- A proof of financial capability for the duration of stay.
- A proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
- A copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
- A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
- A medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of travel itinerary.
Belgium Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- For those who want to visit Belgium to spend vacations or for sight-seeing are eligible for this type of visa.
- Tourists planning to travel to Belgium for a short-term trip can apply for a tourist Schengen Visa to Belgium.
- The validity of a Belgium tourist visa is for 90 days.
- The Schengen visa allows barrier-free travel between all its member states, however, if you want to apply for a visa through the Belgium embassy, you need to be sure whether you are either going to spend most of your travel time in Belgium or you intend to enter other Schengen regions through a Belgian city.
- Belgian authorities offer you the opportunity to choose in which of the three national languages of Belgium you wish your application to be treated (French, German or Dutch). On the other hand, if you choose to complete the application in English, please choose “no preference”.
- You are required to submit a document, which confirms that you have purchased travel insurance for Belgium and the whole territory of Schengen, with a minimum of €30,000 coverage for medical emergencies, and repatriation in case of death.
- A proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Belgium must be provided. A traveller has to attest possessing €95 per day if staying in a hotel, and €45 when planning to get accommodated by cheaper means.
- Travellers who have violated local laws expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Belgium are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- Holders of a Belgian tourist visa cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
- Applicants are also not allowed to take up paid work on this visa.
- If you are applying for a multiple-entry visa, you must, in addition, establish the need to travel frequently and/or regularly.
Belgium Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business individuals who intend look to travel to Belgium for business purposes can apply for a business visa.
- A letter from the Belgian company you want to visit should include detailed address, accompanied b the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- Applicants can attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- A letter of invitation that explains how the expenses of the applicant are going to be covered during his/her travel is to provided.
- A ‘no-objection’ letter is required to validate your current status and assure the embassy that you have permission to travel. The letter can be obtained from your employer or school authorities.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed. Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau who have this type of visa cannot be gainfully employed while in Belgium.
- You might not be granted entry even with a visa, if the Belgian border officer doesn’t granted you approval.
- Without a stamp on your passport, you could be fined or detained in Belgium.
Belgium Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- With a work visa, foreigners can work or take up a job while in Belgium.
- You need a work permit to legally work in Belgium. This must be applied on your behalf by your employer.
- Only with a work permit can applicants be allowed to obtain a long-stay visa in Belgium.
- The work permit is also known as a Blue Card in Belgium.
- The work permit is categorized into three types:
- C work permit- is valid for all professions and all employers. It is valid for a limited time and must be renewed each year.
- B-work permit – valid for one employer and runs for one year, after which it can be renewed (by the same employer, usually for the same job or job classification). If you change employers, your new employer must apply for a new B permit. You may find that you have to return to your home country and re-apply for a residence visa before you can start your new job! Once you’ve renewed a B permit four or more times, i.e. have lived and worked in Belgium for four years on the same permit, you can receive an unlimited A permit.
- A-work permit – allows you to work for any employer in Belgium for an unlimited period of time. These permits are issued only to any foreigner who has lived and worked in Belgium for four years on a B permit and those with ten years’ uninterrupted (legal) residency in Belgium.
- The B permit is the standard form of work permit for most foreigners. Applying for a B permit is the responsibility of the employer wishing to hire a non-EU foreigner.
- Your potential employer has to provide a certificate of good health and three passport-size photos, with a copy of the proposed employment contract to the Ministry of Labour.
- The Ministry of Labour must determine that there’s no Belgian or other EU nationals who can fill the position before your visa is approved.
- It takes up to 12 weeks for a B permit to be granted.
- Some categories of foreign employees and self-employed (EU citizens, too) must declare their activities in Belgium before starting to work in Belgium. This is called LIMOSA Declaration.
Belgium Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (USD)
Business visa
60.00 (USD)
Work visa
60.00 (USD)
Belgium Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Guinea Bissau
Bissau
Avenida do Brasil n°2 B.P. 56 Bissau Guinea-Bissau
flamengo-fernando@hotmail.com
(+245) 95 590 34 11 (+245) 44 320 12 27