Short stay [90 days maximum]

Ukrainian citizens with biometric passports can enter and stay for 90 days in 180 in Belgium without a

an authorisation issued by a Member State or a decision taken by such State which is required with a view to entry for an intended stay in that Member State or in several Member States, or for transit through the territory of that Member State or several Member States.

, according to the Association Agreement concluded between the European Union and Ukraine in 2017. This 90-day period may be extended up to a maximum of 180 days if the situation in Ukraine does not allow for a safe return at the end of the 90 days.

Ukrainian citizens who do not hold a

A biometric passport is equipped with an electronic chip containing biometric information (photo and fingerprints) that can be used to authenticate the passport holder's identity.

, but have a valid visa for Belgium, can also obtain an extension of their authorized stay up to a maximum of 180 days.

For Ukrainian citizens who are, or have arrived, legally in Belgium and who stay longer than the authorised stay due to the situation in their country: they are advised to go immediately to the municipal administration of their residence

• to declare their arrival
• and/or to request the authorisation to extend their stay in Belgium.

They are also advised to take the necessary steps to request a residence permit.