About The Belgian Passport
The Belgian passport (Belgisch paspoort / Passeport belge / Belgischer Reisepass) is a well-regarded travel document that offers its holders global mobility, EU citizenship rights, and consular protection. Issued by the FPS Foreign Affairs, it serves as official proof of Belgian nationality and allows seamless international travel in line with visa requirements.
Belgian passport with a global mobility score of 188, offers visa-free access to 151 countries and territories, visa-on-arrival access to 24 countries, ETA access to 13 countries, and E-visa access to 17 countries. In 2025, the Belgian passport ranks 4th in the world, up from 6th position in 2023.
All Belgian citizens are also citizens of the European Union, giving them the right to live, work, and move freely across EU member states, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. This right is protected under Article 21 of the EU Treaty, making the Belgian passport a gateway to broader European opportunities.
In 2022, Belgium introduced a newly designed passport featuring iconic illustrations from beloved Belgian comic characters like Tintin, The Smurfs, and Lucky Luke. This creative redesign celebrates Belgium’s cultural legacy in the world of comics, while also incorporating advanced security features to enhance safety.
Visa-Free Countries for Belgian Citizens
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cape Verde Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
eSwatini
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (SAR China)
Madagascar
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niue
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Palau Islands
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Reunion
Romania
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tajikistan
Thailand
The Gambia
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Visa on Arrival (VOA) Countries for the Citizens of Belgium
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoro Islands
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iran
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Maldives
Myanmar
Nepal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
St. Helena
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Countries Offering ETA for Belgian Citizens
American Samoa
Australia
Canada
Guam
Israel
Kenya
New Zealand
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Seychelles
Sri Lanka
United States
US Virgin Islands
Countries Offering E-Visas for the Citizens of Belgium
Azerbaijan
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cuba
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Guinea
India
Mauritania
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Russian Federation
Syria
Togo
Uganda
Vietnam
How Long is a Belgian Passport Valid?
A Belgian passport is valid for 7 years for adults (18 years and over) and 5 years for minors (under 18).
Types of Belgian Passports
Standard Passports
These are the most common passports, perfect for everyday travel like holidays or business trips.
Colour: Burgundy
Available in two formats: 35 or 60 pages
Valid for 7 years
Special Passports - These passports are used for official duties abroad.
Diplomatic passports are given to certain officials and representatives, including:
Members of the Belgian royal family
Government members and Ministers of State
Diplomats, economic or trade attachés
Key representatives of Belgium’s Communities or Regions
What Does a Belgian Passport Look Like?
The Belgian passport has a clean, elegant design that reflects the country’s official and European identity.
The Belgian passport has a sleek, burgundy cover with gold embossed text and symbols. At the top, it reads "European Union" in French, Dutch, and German, Belgium’s official languages, followed by "Kingdom of Belgium" in the same three languages. The centre features the Belgian coat of arms, symbolising the monarchy.
Near the bottom, the word "Passport" is also displayed in all three languages - French: Passeport, Dutch: Paspoort, and German: Reisepass.
A gold chip symbol at the bottom indicates that it's a biometric passport, containing digital security features. The overall design is elegant, official, and reflects Belgium’s multilingual identity and EU membership.
Inside the Info Page of a Belgian Passport
The biodata page of the Belgian passport contains the passport holder's essential personal information.
Photo: A passport-sized photograph of the holder appears on the left side.
Type: P
Country Code: BEL
Passport Number: TA000000
Surname: SPECIMEN
Given Name(s): EMMA
Nationality: BELGIAN
Date of Birth: 25/12/1984
Sex: F (Female)
Place of Birth: PRISTINA
Date of Issue: 28/03/2017
Date of Expiry: 27/03/2019
Issuing Authority: FOD BUITENLANDSE ZAKEN (Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs)
Holder's Signature: (Visible signature in the designated area)
At the bottom, the page includes a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) starting with P<BEL, used for quick and secure digital verification.
The text on the biodata page is presented in Dutch, French, German, and English, Belgium's official languages, ensuring accessibility and consistency with international travel standards.