EES - Entry/Exit System
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, every time they cross the external borders of European countries using the system, including Belgium. This registration is carried out automatically for travellers who require a short-stay visa (maximum 90 days) and for those who do not need a visa. No prior action is necessary on their part. The EES records entry and exit dates, and biometric data (fingerprints and facial image). The system also records refusals of entry.
For further information, please consult the European Union website.
Competent authority for access to Belgian territory
All the information concerning access to Belgian territory can be found on the website of the Immigration Office of FPS Home Affairs, which is the competent authority for access to the territory, residence, settlement and the removal of foreigners in Belgium.
Visa applications are to be submitted at our outsourcing partner VFS Global in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
JOINT VISA APPLICATION CENTER OF VFS IN ABU DHABI HAS MOVED
Level B2 (Lower Ground), The Mall, World Trade Centre,
Khalifa Bin Zayed The 1st Street (Airport Road)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel. +971-4-2055716
mail: info.belgiumuae@vfshelpline.com
website: https://www.vfsglobal.com/belgium/UAE
JOINT VISA APPLICATION CENTER OF VFS IN DUBAI
Wafi Mall, Level 2
Falcon Phase 2
Umm Hurair 2
Dubai
Tel. +971-4-2055716
Family members of Belgian or EU nationals can apply through VFS as a walk in without prior appointment. Please send an email to abudhabi.visa@diplobel.fed.be to book an appointment and learn about the required documents.
Important message for UAE nationals who are holder of a passport with a validity of 2 years
UAE nationals who have a passport with a validity of 2 years require a visa if they wish to travel to Belgium, as Belgium does not recognize passports which do not mention the nationality of its owner. The inclusion of the nationality in the passport is a recommendation from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (cf. document 9303, 8th edition, 2021).
