Belgium trip from India: 6 days Brussels, Bruges & Ghent
A 6-day Belgium itinerary from India: Schengen visa via VFS, a rupee budget, Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp by train, veg food tips and when to go.
Belgium
Brussels' Grand Place, the canals of Bruges and Ghent's guildhalls, all within an hour of each other by train.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged at a VFS Global application centre and decided by the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai |
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| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults and €45 for ages 6 to 12, free under 6, paid in INR at the embassy's rate, plus a VFS service fee of INR 2,750 |
| Processing | The embassy page does not state a processing time; fingerprints are taken in person at VFS and travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required; arrivals must also declare their address online within three days of arriving |
| Official site | india.diplomatie.belgium.be |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, December. Flights from India: One stop via the Gulf or a European hub, about 10–14 h to Brussels; many travellers fly into Amsterdam or Paris instead and take the train. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
Trip guides
Belgium guides