Belgium Passport
Passport rankings out of 198 countries
Freedom of travel49
Asset protection83
Quality of life40
"Plan B"48
About Belgium
A highly developed post-industrial state in the north-west of Europe. The economy is based on services and industry. The headquarters of the European Union and NATO are located in Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
Belgium is popular with travelers from neighboring European countries. Tourists come to see historical monuments, taste the famous Belgian waffles and chocolate.
Population
11.5 million
Capital
Brussels
Official language
French, Dutch, German
GDP per capita
$44.361
Time zone
UTC+1…+2
Currency
Euro
Belgium passport ranking and benefits
1
Life in Belgium or another EU country
Belgium is a member of the European Union. Belgian citizens can live in any EU country. You won’t need a residence permit for this purpose — registering after three months of residence will be enough.
Belgium is a member of the European Union. Belgian citizens can live in any EU country. You won’t need a residence permit for this purpose — registering after three months of residence will be enough.
2
Access to 185 countries around the world
A Belgian passport provides visa-free entry to the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and others.
A Belgian passport provides visa-free entry to the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and others.
3
Education and medical treatment in the European Union
A child who holds a Belgian passport will enroll in a university of an EU country with more ease.
Studying will cost less than for a citizen of a non-EU country. In addition, Belgian citizens receive benefits for healthcare in theirs and other EU countries.
A child who holds a Belgian passport will enroll in a university of an EU country with more ease.
Studying will cost less than for a citizen of a non-EU country. In addition, Belgian citizens receive benefits for healthcare in theirs and other EU countries.
4
Work and international entrepreneurship
A Belgian passport allows one to open a company in this country or another European country. To work in the European Union, you won’t need to obtain a residence or work permit in advance.
A Belgian passport allows one to open a company in this country or another European country. To work in the European Union, you won’t need to obtain a residence or work permit in advance.
Grounds for obtaining a Belgium passport
Belgium allows dual citizenship
Birth to citizens of the country
Marriage to a citizen of the country
Work for the country's government
Naturalization
Estimated time: null
Repatriation
Adoption
Parents citizenship
Special conditions
Special services to the state
Obtaining a Belgium passport by naturalization: requirements for applicants
Knowledge of state language
Assimilation or cultural knowledge
Stable financial status
Good health
No criminal records
