Belgium Embassy in India

Belgium Embassy Locations in India

Belgium's diplomatic presence in India is thoughtfully distributed to serve citizens and residents across key regions. Here are the Indian cities where Belgium's Embassy, consulates, and honorary consulates are located.

India and Belgium Relations

Let us explore how India and Belgium have maintained their relations in important trade, business, culture, tourism, and technology sectors.

• Trade: India is Belgium's sixth-largest trading partner outside the EU. The diamond trade plays a crucial part in the bilateral trade between India and Belgium, with India exporting gems and jewellery worth USD 2.09 billion to Belgium in the Financial Year 2023-2024.
• Business: More than 175 Belgian companies are currently present in India, creating ample job opportunities. Indian companies like Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and HCL are in Belgium and plan to expand their business in the European market.
• Visa for Indians: Indians can visit Belgium for short stays of up to 90 days with a short-stay Schengen visa (C). If you plan to stay for an extended period, you need a long-stay visa (D).

Services Offered By the Belgian Embassy and Consulate General in India

The Belgian Embassy in India is responsible for issuing Belgian visas to Indians and helping Belgian citizens in India during emergencies. However, if you are a Belgian citizen, register with the Embassy to benefit more from this assistance.

• Issue of Emergency Passport/Travel Document: If a Belgian citizen loses their passport while in India, the Embassy can assist them in getting a new passport or an emergency travel document.
• Enabling Voting During Elections: Belgian citizens living in India can vote in Belgian elections through the Embassy or consulates.
• Assistance During Times of Distress: Belgian embassies and consulates provide emergency help to Belgians during situations like the death of a family member, serious accidents, arrest, being the victim of a serious crime, etc.
• Other Services: Besides the services mentioned here, the Embassy arranges Belgian pensions in India, registers nationality, recommends licensed translators for documents, and more.
• Issue of Visa: The Embassy is also responsible for processing visa applications and issuing visas to Indians who want to visit Belgium.

How to Contact Belgium's Embassy in India?

Whether you have visa questions or requests for emergency assistance, you must contact Belgium's Embassy or consulate through the proper channels. Here is the official contact information for various consular offices in India.

Do You Need Belgium Travel Insurance?

Planning a trip to Belgium? Buying an international travel insurance policy covering at least EUR 30,000 is compulsory. However, travel insurance is not just a legal requirement. It can be helpful during several travel emergencies.

• Delayed Baggage: If the airline delivers your baggage late, travel insurance can cover the cost of essential items in your luggage.
• Hospital Expenses: Travel insurance can cover the cost of hospitalisation in Belgium due to accidents or sudden illness.
• Flight Cancellation: With travel insurance, you can get compensation for cancelled flights.