Belgium

About the Belgium passport

Ranked #3 in the global passport index, the Belgium passport delivers some of the broadest travel freedom in the world, covering 181 of 199 destinations. Alongside Denmark and Germany, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 91% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. That figure breaks down as: 132 require no visa at all, 7 accept an electronic travel authorization, 42 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Belgium

The top marginal income tax rate in Belgium is 50%, with capital gains taxed at 0%. The country operates a high tax regime, under which residents pay tax on worldwide income at high marginal rates. Those considering Belgium for relocation should account for the high worldwide income tax exposure when structuring international income.

Bloc and regional context

Belgium is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Belgium passport holders can travel

Belgium passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 163 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCanadaChileChinaColombiaComorosCosta Rica

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