Italian visa for Belgian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Belgian passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belgian citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement " |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belgian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Belgium, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of Italy in Brussels, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Liege: The Consulate of Italy in Liege, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Antwerp: The Consulate of Italy in Antwerp, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Ostend: The Consulate of Italy in Ostend, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Arlon Belgium: The Consulate General of Italy in Arlon Belgium, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Mons: The Consulate General of Italy in Mons, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Ostend: The Consulate General of Italy in Ostend, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Genk: The Consulate General of Italy in Genk, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Charleroi: The Consulate General of Italy in Charleroi, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Antwerp: The Consulate General of Italy in Antwerp, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Gent: The Consulate General of Italy in Gent, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
- Liege: The Consulate General of Italy in Liege, Belgium (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 46 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Belgium for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belgium traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belgium) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,207,261 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,334,342 | 10.53% |
| 2010 | 1,283,510 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 1,219,969 | -4.95% |
| 2012 | 1,321,634 | 8.33% |
| 2013 | 1,232,677 | -6.73% |
| 2014 | 1,308,926 | 6.19% |
| 2015 | 1,245,385 | -4.85% |
| 2016 | 1,308,926 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 1,207,261 | -7.77% |
| 2018 | 1,270,802 | 5.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Belgium comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Belgium is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi). This means Belgium is 9.71 times smaller than Italy.
As of May 2024, Italy's population is ~60.1 million people - 48,305,455 more people than the population of Belgium.
We have highlighted Italy & Belgium’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Belgium | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 60,099,055 | 11,793,600 | 48.3 million more people live in Italy than Belgium |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 104 | Italy has 105 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belgium. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 146 | 144 | Italy passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 259 | Italian hosts 290 more foreign missions than Belgium. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belgium travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Belgium visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 1,270,802.
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- Rome to Brussels: 1176.45 km (731.01 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 27 minutes
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