The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels issues Thai visas to people living in Belgium and Luxembourg. There is one set of rules for both countries, and the embassy states that applications from anyone outside Belgium or Luxembourg are automatically denied.
Two things catch applicants out here. First, the fee must be paid with Visa or Mastercard only; the embassy says Bancontact, Maestro and other cards are not accepted. Second, the embassy's visa information page quotes 4 to 5 weeks in high season, so a visa booked three weeks before departure can miss the flight.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels |
| Address | 876, Chaussee de Waterloo, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Phone | +32 2 640 68 10 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00, lunch break 13:00 to 14:00; consular questions 15:00 to 16:00) |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 17:00, except embassy public holidays |
| Visa applicants covered | Residents of Belgium and Luxembourg |
| Visa applications | Online only, at thaievisa.go.th; not accepted at the embassy or by post |
| Stated processing time | The embassy's pages disagree on high season: 2 to 4 weeks (how-to-apply page) and 4 to 5 weeks (visa information page) |
| Payment | Visa or Mastercard only |
| Fees published | Tourist visa EUR 40 single, EUR 170 multiple; Non-Immigrant EUR 80 single, EUR 170 multiple; DTV EUR 350 (read 16 September 2026) |
Which Areas This Mission Covers
The embassy's visa information page says: "Belgian and Luxembourgish residents wishing to request a Thai visa must apply for their visa only via the E-Visa system." It adds that applications from outside Belgium or Luxembourg, and pending applications from foreign nationals who are already in Thailand, "will be automatically denied."
| Country of residence | Applies through Brussels? |
|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes |
| Luxembourg | Yes |
Luxembourg residents follow exactly the same process as Belgian residents. For proof of where you live, the embassy's how-to-apply page asks for official proof of address from your commune or a rental contract in Belgium or Luxembourg.
Because the embassy denies files from people already in Thailand, you can't use Brussels to get a new visa mid-trip. Apply once you are back in Belgium or Luxembourg; to stay longer on your current entry, see the visa exemption extension guide.
Do You Need a Visa?
Belgian and Luxembourgish passport holders are both in the 30-day visa exemption tier that took effect on 15 September 2026. For a holiday, you get up to 30 days on arrival. The exemption covers tourism only.
- Extend once, by up to 30 days, at any Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB. That gives about 60 days on one trip. See the visa exemption extension guide.
- Land-border entries on the exemption are capped at two per calendar year.
- If you entered before 15 September 2026, you keep the stay you were given.
Details: visa exemption page and the 30-day change explainer.
You need the Brussels embassy for:
- Longer stays than 30 days plus one 30-day extension
- A tourist visa, single or multiple entry
- A Non-Immigrant O visa for family or retirement, or a B, ED or O-X visa
- The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
- Legalisation of Belgian or Luxembourg documents
How to Apply
Every application goes through thaievisa.go.th. The embassy says it does not accept applications at the embassy or by mail "in any case." The visa is stickerless and arrives by email; our e-Visa guide explains the portal.
- Use Chrome or Firefox. The embassy says Safari may not work well on the portal, and it recommends a Gmail address so confirmation emails arrive.
- Apply at least 3 weeks and at most 8 weeks before departure. The embassy's reason: the day of approval is the first day of your visa's validity.
- Fill in your details carefully and turn off auto-fill and auto-correct. Upload supporting documents, merged into one PDF where you can, plus proof of your address in Belgium or Luxembourg.
- Upload a high-quality digital photo. The embassy warns that photos scanned from prints often fail.
- Pay by Visa or Mastercard. The fee is not refunded in any case.
- Track the status on the portal. The embassy says it will not give status updates by phone or email.
Fees (announcement No. 1/2567, effective 15 July 2024, read 16 September 2026):
| Visa | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transit (per entry) | EUR 30 |
| Tourist, single entry | EUR 40 |
| Tourist, multiple entries | EUR 170 |
| Non-Immigrant, single entry | EUR 80 |
| Non-Immigrant, multiple entries | EUR 170 |
| Non-Immigrant B, multiple entries (3 years) | EUR 350 |
| Non-Immigrant O-X (long stay) | EUR 350 |
| Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | EUR 350 |
Brussels charges slightly more than some other Thai missions in Europe for tourist and single-entry Non-Immigrant visas (EUR 40 and EUR 80), so don't budget from a friend's receipt from Madrid or Rome.
Practical Notes
Legalisation needs an appointment. Book on the embassy's online appointment system. The document must first be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium or Luxembourg, and the embassy only accepts that legalisation as a paper sticker, not a digital version. Bring the original, a recto-verso photocopy, and the legalisation application form. The fee is EUR 15 per apostille and processing is 5 to 7 working days. If you can't come yourself, the embassy has a power of attorney form for a representative.
Getting there. The embassy's directions page lists buses 38, 41, 136, 137 and 365, with the Vert Chasseur stop on Chaussee de Waterloo closest for several of them. It also warns that cars parked in the restricted zone by the entrance are towed.
Holidays. The embassy publishes a 2026 holiday list as a PDF on its home page. Check it before booking an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Thai embassy covers Luxembourg?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels. Its visa page says Belgian and Luxembourgish residents apply through the e-Visa system under Brussels, and applications from outside the two countries are automatically denied.
How long does a Thai visa take in Brussels?
The embassy's pages disagree. Both figures are for high season: 2 to 4 weeks on its how-to-apply page and 4 to 5 weeks on its visa information page. It recommends applying at least 3 weeks and no more than 8 weeks before departure, so plan on the longer figure.
Can I pay for a Thai e-Visa with Bancontact?
No. The Brussels embassy says payment must be made with a Visa or Mastercard card only; Bancontact, Maestro and other cards are not accepted.
How much is a Thai tourist visa in Belgium?
EUR 40 for a single-entry tourist visa and EUR 170 for multiple entries, according to the embassy's fee announcement. The DTV costs EUR 350.
Do Belgians need a visa for Thailand?
Not for a holiday of up to 30 days. Since 15 September 2026, Belgian passport holders get a 30-day visa exemption, extendable once by 30 days for 1,900 THB in Thailand.
Can I hand in my visa application at the Thai embassy in Brussels?
No. The embassy does not accept applications at the counter or by post. Visas are applied for at thaievisa.go.th and issued as a stickerless e-Visa by email.
Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: official site
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: contact us
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: how to travel to the embassy (address)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: visa information
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: how to apply for a visa
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: visa fees
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: legalisation
- Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels: holidays 2026 (PDF)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September
