Short-stay visa for Belgium from Cameroon
Belgium · About 9 weeks with us, as an indication: it depends on your file and on the authorities.
The short-stay visa for Belgium is a Schengen visa. It lets you stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period for a family visit, tourism or a business trip. Belgium must be the main destination of the trip.
In Cameroon, the file is lodged at TLScontact, the Belgian embassy's provider, which has centres in Yaoundé and Douala. TLScontact forwards the file; the Belgian authorities decide.
We help you gather consistent documents, check your host's sponsorship and prepare for the appointment.
Who is it for?
- You are visiting family or friends in Belgium.
- You are travelling for tourism, with Belgium as your main destination.
- You are attending a meeting, a trade fair or a short course.
- Your stay is 90 days or less.
The main conditions
- A passport issued within the last ten years, valid at least three months after your planned return, with at least two blank pages.
- A documented purpose, with Belgium as the main destination.
- Sufficient means at the official amount in force, or a sponsorship undertaking from your host (annex 3bis).
- Travel insurance covering emergency care, hospitalisation and repatriation.
- A return flight booking and planned accommodation.
- Ties to Cameroon that show you will return.
- The fees set by the authorities (see the official page).
How long does it take?
You can apply no earlier than six months and no later than fifteen days before you travel; a decision normally comes within fifteen days, sometimes up to 45, under Schengen rules.
The steps
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Consultation and eligibility
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport
- Invitation letter (family visit)
- Proof of employment and leave
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Collecting the documents
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport
- Passport photos
- Bank statements
- Proof of employment and leave
- Travel insurance (Schengen cover)
- Flight reservation (return)
- Sponsorship (annex 3bis) or accommodation
- Birth or marriage certificates (family)
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Form and appointment
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Submission at the visa centre
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Processing
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Decision and passport
Documents to prepare
- Passport with the visa
Fees are discussed at the appointment, depending on your situation.
What we check with you
- We check that your host's annex 3bis is complete and consistent with their income.
- If you spend longer in another Schengen country, apply to that country, not Belgium.
- The tourist visa is for tourism: studies, work or an entrance exam need another visa.
- TLScontact bars intermediaries who lodge other people's files: you lodge yours yourself, and we prepare you beforehand.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a Belgium visa in Cameroon?
At TLScontact, the Belgian embassy's provider. It has two centres in Cameroon, in Yaoundé and Douala. You book on the TLScontact website.
What is annex 3bis?
It is the sponsorship undertaking signed by the person hosting you in Belgium. They commit to cover your costs during the stay, including health care and repatriation. They have it legalised by their municipality.
When should I apply?
No earlier than six months and no later than fifteen days before you travel. Depending on the season, appointments can take longer to get: do not leave it to the last minute.
Can I visit France with a Belgian visa?
A Schengen visa lets you move around the Schengen area while it is valid. But you must apply to the country of your main destination.
How much does the Belgium visa cost?
The fees are set by the authorities and change regularly. Check the official embassy and TLScontact pages before your appointment. Our own fees are given at the appointment in our office.
My visa was refused: what now?
The decision states its reasons and the available remedies. We go through it with you to see what was missing, then decide together whether a new application makes sense.