Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Belgium?
Covers 11 passports and 80 destinations. Rules older than 30 days are flagged for re-check.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we checkNo visa. Canadian passport holders visit Belgium visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Belgium is in the Schengen area, so the 90 days are shared with every other Schengen country. When you enter the Schengen area, EES collects information about your trip, facial image and fingerprints; you don’t need to take any action before you travel. ETIAS, an online authorization for visa-free visitors, is not yet open for applications.
Source: Government of Canada, Travel advice. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Counted across the whole Schengen area.
- Passport validity
- 3 months after you leave
- Valid for at least 3 months beyond the day you expect to leave Schengen. The Schengen Borders Code also requires issue within the last 10 years.
- At the border
- EES registration
- Face scan and fingerprints at your first crossing; under 12s skip fingerprints.
- Pre-travel authorization
- ETIAS required, applications not yet open
- ETIAS (€20) is not in operation; the EU will announce a start date months ahead.
- Be ready to show
- Stay details
- Customs may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of funds. Canada also lists travel health insurance (at least €30,000) and, for private stays, an invitation or letter of support.
Changes to this rule
- Oct 19, 2026Canadian travelers will need to apply online and pay for ETIAS before travel once applications open.
- Apr 10, 2026EES fully operational at all Schengen external borders; passport stamps ended.