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Notice to all travellers
Belgian diplomatic and consular missions are not responsible for granting access to Belgium's territory, which is a prerogative of the Belgian Border Control. Border Control always keeps the ultimate right to let any traveler enter Belgium or not.
All passengers must be able to show to both the airline and border control that they meet the entry requirements of the Schengen Area.
ETIAS
The ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) will be the European equivalent of the Canadian AVE or the American ESTA.
It will concern travelers who are not subject to the Schengen visa requirement (including Canadian nationals), and who will now need to obtain a travel authorization to enter most European countries.
ETIAS has been postponed and is not yet in force. It is expected to be implemented in 2026.
To find out more about these new requirements, visit the official ETIAS website.
Lifting of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Effective Monday, May 23, 2022, all COVID-19-related travel restrictions to Belgium from Canada are lifted.
Be aware that travel restrictions can be reinstated at any moment. Therefore, before travelling, make sure you check the requirements of the Canadian authorities as well as those of your airline and, if applicable, of the transit countries before your arrival in Belgium.
