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/ Belgium
Capital of Europe, land of beer, fries, chocolate and medieval cities.
Belgium, a small country with a big heart, is famous for its beer, chocolate, waffles and beautifully preserved medieval cities. For a Cameroonian traveler it is a practical gateway to Europe, French-speaking in Brussels and Wallonia, and easy to explore by train.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Submit your application at TLScontact, the Belgian Embassy's partner, in Yaoundé (Bastos) or Douala (Douala Grand Mall). First fill in the Visa On Web online form, print and sign it, then book an appointment on the TLScontact website (service fee paid when booking). On the day, submit your file in person: fingerprints and photo. No earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before departure.
Required documents
- Passport under 10 years old, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages
- Printed and signed Visa On Web form
- Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000)
- Hotel bookings and round-trip ticket
- Proof of funds, employment letter and possible sponsorship (exact list on the TLScontact website)
Good to know
- •The Belgian tourist visa assumes Belgium is your main destination: if you spend more time in another Schengen country, apply for that country's visa. A false statement can lead to refusal.
- •Visa fee payable in CFA francs (cash, Orange Money or MTN). In Douala, passports are returned by courier only.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-76Gather the visa documents
Passport under 10 years old, valid 3 months beyond return, with 2 blank pages · Printed and signed Visa On Web form · Travel medical insurance (min. €30,000) · Hotel bookings and round-trip ticket · Proof of funds, employment letter and possible sponsorship (exact list on the TLScontact website)
- J-66Submit the visa application
Observed processing: Decision usually within 15 calendar days, up to 45 days in some cases + safety margin.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
480 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFANear-direct flights or short connections (Paris, Casablanca, Istanbul) to Brussels (Brussels Airport).
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Brussels' Grand-Place
One of the most beautiful squares in the world, UNESCO-listed, ringed by gilded guild houses.
Manneken-Pis and the center
The famous little statue, the Saint-Hubert galleries and the Atomium, symbols of the capital.
Bruges, the Venice of the North
Romantic canals, cobbled lanes and a medieval belfry in a preserved museum-city.
Ghent and its canals
A lively student city with castles, a cathedral and a buzzing waterfront.
Taste beer and chocolate
Traditional breweries, Trappist beer tastings and artisan chocolatiers.
Antwerp, the diamond city
Fashion, port, a monumental train station and the diamond district.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Brussels, settle in and discover the Grand-Place.
- D2
Day 2: Manneken-Pis, Saint-Hubert galleries, the Atomium and museums.
- D3
Day 3: Day trip to Bruges, canals and the belfry.
- D4
Day 4: Ghent, castles and waterfront, beer tasting.
- D5
Day 5: Antwerp, monumental station, fashion and the diamond district.
- D6
Day 6: Back to Brussels, chocolate, waffles and shopping.
- D7
Day 7: Last shopping and departure flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Belgique
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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