Belgian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Belgium for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Belgium for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Belgium e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belgium visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Belgium tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Belgium.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Belgium.
If you are looking for Belgium visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belgium nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Belgium in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 45 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 45 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 45 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Toronto: The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 45 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 45 minutes)
Belgium visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belgium diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Belgium from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 50,015 | N/A |
| 2009 | 49,005 | -2.02% |
| 2010 | 50,015 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 49,510 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 47,994 | -3.06% |
| 2013 | 51,026 | 6.32% |
| 2014 | 61,357 | 20.25% |
| 2015 | 50,521 | -17.66% |
| 2016 | 50,521 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 49,005 | -3.00% |
| 2018 | 50,015 | 2.06% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belgium & Canada comparison
Belgium's area is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 300.31 times bigger than Belgium.
As of October 2025, Belgium's population is ~11.8 million people - 27,577,085 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Belgium & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belgium | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 11,844,594 | 39,421,679 | 27.6 million fewer people live in Belgium than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 104 | 144 | Belgium has 40 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 144 | 129 | Belgium passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 259 | 469 | Belgian hosts 210 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Belgium in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Belgium in 2018 was approximately 50,015.
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