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Information for customers planning to visit our Belgium Visa Application Centres across China

In light of the current Coronavirus alert, please note that all Belgium Visa Application Centres except Wuhan, Xi’an, Chongqing and Nanjing are now open for limited hours. (for Nanjing VAC, considering safety of staff and applicants and regulations being put in local authorities, applicants are requested to make prior appointment at least on day prior to visiting the premise. Please write email to infojvac.nanjingchina@vfshelpline.com to obtain an appointment) The Visa Application Centre in Chongqing will be open from 09 March 2020, also for limited hours. The re-opening of the other centres will be subject to notifications from central, provincial and city authorities, so please return to this page for further updates. The working hours for the above mentioned 11 Visa Application Centres except Hangzhou are from 09:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs, Monday to Friday. The Visa Application Centre in Hangzhou will open from 10:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs, Monday to Friday.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and kind co-operation. Please contact infopek.becn@vfshelpline.com for any enquires.

Gentle reminder:

The Visa Application Centre buildings management will follow local authorities’ special regulations on whether applicants from other cities can be allowed to enter the building. Please contact the respective Visa Application Centre through helpline or email in advance to know more about local regulations, in order to avoid any inconvenience caused during your application submission. Thank you for your co-operation.

Notice:

As a precautionary measure and in order to avoid the spread of the novel Coronavirus, all applicants visiting the Visa Application Centres are required to wear mask and have their body temperature checked at the entrance and fill in relevant information. Those who don’t wear mask and have fever will be asked to leave and return another day when their health improve. Applicants with signs and symptoms of novel Coronavirus (e.g. fever, cough and difficulty breathing) should seek medical advice as early as possible from the local Health Authorities. Your co-operation during this time is highly appreciated.

Increased fees for visa applications

Please note: As of 02 February 2020 the Schengen visa fee per person (Short Stay Visa) will increase from 60 to 80 euros or the equivalent amount in your local currency. For children between 06-12 years old the visa fee will increase to 40 euros or equivalent.

Wuhan Visa Application Centre closure from 23 January 2020 - Information for customers planning to visit our Wuhan Visa Application Centre

Customers are advised that the Belgium Visa Application Centre in Wuhan have been closed since 23 January 2020, on account of official notice from the Pneumonia Epidemic Control Headquarters of Wuhan to limit inflow and outflow of people and reduce the spread of the virus.

Customers who come to collect their passports on 23 January 2020 will need to come when the VAC reopens.

The reopening will be scheduled for after Chinese New Year, and will be announced separately according to the official notice from the Pneumonia Epidemic Control Headquarters of Wuhan. Please contact infojvac.wuhanchina@vfshelpline.com for any inquiry.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.