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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
Belgium is part of the Schengen area. A Cameroonian traveler must apply for a short-stay Schengen visa at the Belgian embassy in Yaounde (or its mandated visa center), with a complete file.
Required documents
- Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen form
- Travel insurance covering at least 30,000 EUR
- Hotel bookings and round-trip flights
- Proof of funds, employment letter and possible sponsorship
Good to know
- •The Belgian embassy in Yaounde handles applications; appointments are often via an external provider.
- •Schengen: the Belgian visa lets you travel within other Schengen countries.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-61Gather the visa documents
Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages · Completed and signed Schengen form · Travel insurance covering at least 30,000 EUR · Hotel bookings and round-trip flights · Proof of funds, employment letter and possible sponsorship
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-51Submit the visa application
Observed processing: 15 to 30 working days + safety margin.
- 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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