Consulate General of Belgium

It is the worst Consulate i have ever dealt with in my life. They will first ask you for more unnecessary documents. Then took the visa fees from you. Then they will keep asking you to send them more additional documents. After that they will not give you the visa. The workers there aren't helpful and not professional. You will keep losing money and not get any benefits from them.

The place is very easy to find. Be prepared to park in one of the parking garages. There are two parking garage buildings on a walking distance from the embassy. Street parking is allowed ONLY for commercials vichles. So, don't be tricked by the meters on the sidewalk for street parking because they are only for commercial cars. The consulate general is in 41st floor. Be prepared to show your ID or the email confirmation to the security guys in the lobby. All operations in the consulate general go smoothly as long as you have all the required documents. 😉. It is highly recommended to check the consulate website before you go there to make sure that you have everything ready with you.

Worst embassy. We have travelled across many countries including Europe. They took the visa money and then asked to make all other unnecessary reservations and to bring additional documents. Sitting on my application for 3 weeks and still telling it will take 2 months. Ruined my travel plan and I lost money on all reservations. They also ask racist questions and will treat like you are a criminal. If you need Schengen visa then better apply at other country. Seems like these guys running ponzi scheme to take your visa money.

Clear, transparent process. All the requirements were listed on the website. Easy to make an appointment with lots of availability. Things were processed in good time. Getting visas can be a harrowing experience; this consulate made it friendly and efficient. Thank you.

Extremely professional and responsive team! I had a great experience. Despite a technical glitch in the process, the consulate team managed to process our visas right on time. Thank you for the great work!

My husband went for visa with all the necessary documents. They checked everything and said good to go and soon as he paid the visa fee they told him he has to go back another day with additional documents. It’s ridiculous how they first took to money before disclosing that he needs additional documentation. He told he couldn’t go back again and the lady said the fee is non refundable. It’s like they are sitting there to con peoples money. He lost visa fee, visitor insurance money and flight reservations fees.

I wish there were zero stars. At first, the guy at the window was politely asking for the documents, let this not deceive you, provided all my documents and he started shockingly asking questions, are you really going alone? Why are you visiting even thought, I already told him am here for a visitor visa? He asked me if I knew people l, told him, I have friends there but I was going on my own as a tourist, and he insisted that I bring an ID of a friend from Belgium. I provided a different ID, my case was sent to the immigration office in Brussels, they answered me after a month and said they rejected my case because I didn't provide a reason for travel.

I advise you to avoid any answers that may make you need to bring additional papers. Please say No and No!!!! and Nooh!!!!! do not be afraid, everything they wanted is already on the paper in front of them but they want you to contradict yourself. Be straight that's it.
I was also told to bring my school schedule for the coming semester, Why would anyone ask that, does he think I will give up my US residency, really. All in all, there is discrimination there, The moment he saw me, he said ooh this passport needs screening, what the heck, you didn't even look at my documents. There were no restrictions for Somali passports on the the Schengen website. Good luck to everyone going there.