Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

15-42 days

Application Fee

90 EUR

Stay Duration

Duration of transit

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Allows transit through the international transit zone of a Belgian airport without entering the Schengen Area.

The Type A visa is strictly for travelers passing through the international transit zone of a Belgian airport. It does not grant entry into the Schengen territory. It is mandatory for nationals of specific countries identified as 'at-risk' by the Belgian government.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of onward travel (confirmed tickets)

Visa for the final destination (if applicable)

Travel medical insurance

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of onward travel

Visa for final destination

Travel medical insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows transit through Schengen international zones

Worth Knowing

Does not allow entry into the Schengen Area
Only for specific nationalities
Not holding a valid visa for the final destination
Not being a national of a country requiring transit visas

Application Process

Register on VisaOnWeb

Submit documents to embassy/consulate

Pay visa fee

Await processing

Application Forms

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