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Belgium

Capital of Europe, land of beer, fries, chocolate and medieval cities.

Capital
Brussels
Currency
Euro (€)
Flight from Douala
About 7 to 12h from Douala/Yaounde (depending on stopover)
Time difference
GMT+1 (same time as Cameroon)

Belgium, a small country with a big heart, is famous for its beer, chocolate, waffles and beautifully preserved medieval cities. For a Cameroonian traveler it is a practical gateway to Europe, French-speaking in Brussels and Wallonia, and easy to explore by train.

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Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen)
Cost
About 90 USD (short-stay Schengen visa)
Processing
15 to 30 working days

How to apply

Belgium is part of the Schengen area. A Cameroonian traveler must apply for a short-stay Schengen visa at the Belgian embassy in Yaounde (or its mandated visa center), with a complete file.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages
  • Completed and signed Schengen form
  • Travel insurance covering at least 30,000 EUR
  • Hotel bookings and round-trip flights
  • Proof of funds, employment letter and possible sponsorship

Good to know

  • The Belgian embassy in Yaounde handles applications; appointments are often via an external provider.
  • Schengen: the Belgian visa lets you travel within other Schengen countries.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
450 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
960 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

480 000 FCFA780 000 FCFA

Near-direct flights or short connections (Paris, Casablanca, Istanbul) to Brussels (Brussels Airport).

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨390 000 FCFA
🍽️210 000 FCFA
🚕72 000 FCFA
🎟️168 000 FCFA
Hostel
16 800 FCFA30 000 FCFA
Mid-range
51 000 FCFA96 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
114 000 FCFA210 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
930 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Brussels' Grand-Place

One of the most beautiful squares in the world, UNESCO-listed, ringed by gilded guild houses.

2

Manneken-Pis and the center

The famous little statue, the Saint-Hubert galleries and the Atomium, symbols of the capital.

3

Bruges, the Venice of the North

Romantic canals, cobbled lanes and a medieval belfry in a preserved museum-city.

4

Ghent and its canals

A lively student city with castles, a cathedral and a buzzing waterfront.

5

Taste beer and chocolate

Traditional breweries, Trappist beer tastings and artisan chocolatiers.

6

Antwerp, the diamond city

Fashion, port, a monumental train station and the diamond district.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Brussels, settle in and discover the Grand-Place.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Manneken-Pis, Saint-Hubert galleries, the Atomium and museums.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Day trip to Bruges, canals and the belfry.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Ghent, castles and waterfront, beer tasting.

  5. D5

    Day 5: Antwerp, monumental station, fashion and the diamond district.

  6. D6

    Day 6: Back to Brussels, chocolate, waffles and shopping.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Last shopping and departure flight.

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklistBelgique

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: dofi.ibz.be · cameroun.diplomatie.belgium.be · visit.brussels

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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