Belgium • Passport

About the Belgium passport

Ranked #3 out of 200 in the global passport index, the Belgium passport offers more travel freedom than 99% of passports worldwide. Alongside Denmark and Germany, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Like many countries, Belgium extends citizenship to children of its nationals born abroad, making the passport potentially available to subsequent generations through descent.

Passport context

The top marginal income tax rate in Belgium is 50%, with capital gains taxed at Same as income. 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.

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

Where a visa is required

How Belgium compares regionally

Among EU member states, the Belgium passport ranks 7th of 27 by mobility. The average passport rank across EU member states is #4.