Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

Duration of transit

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Transit through Belgian airport international zone for qualifying nationalities, processing in 15-45 days with no Schengen entry.

The Type A visa is Belgium's airport transit authorization for travelers passing through the international transit zone of a Belgian airport without entering the Schengen area. It is a short-stay document for nationals of specific countries identified by the Belgian government as requiring transit authorization.

The visa is non-renewable and valid for the duration of transit through the airport's international zone only. No work authorization is permitted. The standard fee is €90, and processing typically takes 15 to 45 days. Applications are submitted via VisaOnWeb.

This visa is ideal for travelers from designated high-risk countries making brief connections through a Belgian airport before proceeding to their final destination.

Requirements

PUBLISHED 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
Fast processing in 15-42 days for expedited transit planning
Low EUR 90 visa fee for a short-stay transit document
Online application via VisaOnWeb simplifies the registration process
Transit-only classification means no employment authorization is needed or permitted
Passage through international airport zones without Schengen entry complications
Simple requirements focus on travel proof and insurance rather than employment verification

Worth Knowing

Processing window of 15-42 days may be tight for last-minute transit arrangements
Strictly for international transit zones; no entry into Belgian or Schengen territory permitted
Requires valid visa or travel authorization for final destination country
Travel medical insurance required for qualification
Only available to nationals of specific countries designated as at-risk by Belgian authorities
Not renewable; requires new application for each transit instance