Belgium Visa Applications at TLScontact Manchester
Everything you need to apply for a Belgium Schengen visa from Manchester, United Kingdom — address, opening hours, fees in GBP, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
TLScontact Manchester
1 Portland Street
Manchester, M1 3BE
United Kingdom
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Collection only after TLScontact receives your processed visa back from the Belgium consulate.
Belgium visa fees in Pound sterling.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Belgium consulate, and the TLScontact service charge for handling your appointment.
£ — Pound sterling
ISO GBPAll fees on this page are quoted in GBP. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.
Schengen Visa Fee
EU-harmonised fee paid to the Belgium consulate. Same in every Schengen country.
Adult (Schengen short-stay, under 90 days) £81.00
Standard Schengen short-stay visa fee for adult applicants (EUR 90 equivalent).
Adult — visa-facilitation states £31.50
Reduced fee for nationals of countries with a visa-facilitation agreement with the EU (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Ukraine and Belarus) — EUR 35 equivalent.
Applies to: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Belarus
Child (6 to 12, Schengen short-stay) £40.50
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years (EUR 45 equivalent).
Child (12 to 18, Schengen short-stay) £81.00
Standard short-stay rate for applicants aged 12 to 18 years (EUR 90 equivalent).
Child (under 6) Free
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Airport transit visa £81.00
Schengen Type A airport transit visa (EUR 90 equivalent).
Long-stay Belgian visa (over 90 days) £162.00
Long-stay D-type Belgian visa for stays over 90 days (EUR 180 equivalent).
TLScontact service charges
Operator's own fees, in addition to the embassy fee. Inclusive of VAT.
Service charge (per application)
£34.70Required, paid in addition to the embassy fee.
SMS & email status updates
£1.80Optional. Notifications throughout processing.
Cheapest case (non-exempt)
General fee + service charge
Reduced rate + service charge
Optional courier and notification add-ons sit on top. Some applicants apply free — see exemptions below.
Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?
Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.
Children under 6 years
Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.
EU citizen family members
Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.
Students & researchers
Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.
Youth (≤ 25) at non-profit events
Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.
Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).
- Children under 6 years old
- EU family members with proof of relationship and copy of EU national passport or ID
- Family members of third-country nationals enjoying free movement under an EU agreement
Applicants resident in these areas can apply at this centre.
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a Belgium visa at TLScontact Manchester?
TLScontact Manchester is located at 1 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3BE. Belgium visa applications are processed at this address.
What are the Belgium counter opening hours at TLScontact Manchester?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30–16:00 (Submissions (by appointment)); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 13:00–16:00 (Passport Collection (no appointment)).
How do I contact the Belgium counter at TLScontact Manchester?
You can reach the Belgium counter at TLScontact Manchester by phone +44 20 3892 1483.
How do I book a Belgium visa appointment at TLScontact Manchester?
Start your Belgium visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at TLScontact Manchester as part of the process.
Other visas processed at TLScontact Manchester.
Other centres processing Belgium visas in United Kingdom.
Ready to apply for your Belgium visa?
TLScontact Manchester handles your appointment. We handle the application — Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.