EES - Entry/Exit System - Entry into force on 12/10/2025
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, every time they cross the external borders of European countries using the system, including Belgium. This registration is carried out automatically for travellers who require a short-stay visa (maximum 90 days) and for those who do not need a visa. No prior action is necessary on their part. The EES records entry and exit dates, and biometric data (fingerprints and facial image). The system also records refusals of entry.
For further information, please consult the European Union website.
Competent authority for access to Belgian territory
All the information concerning access to Belgian territory can be found on the website of the Immigration Office of FPS Home Affairs, which is the competent authority for access to the territory, residence, settlement and the removal of foreigners in Belgium.
Warning
The identity of the Embassy (or that of our employees) is sometimes used in online fraud attempts (phishing, scams, etc.). In order to avoid fraudulent transactions, we would like to remind all clients to only transact with authorized representatives of the Embassy. All communication is done through the following email addresses: manila@diplobel.fed.be (consular matters) and Manila.Visa@diplobel.fed.be (visa matters). Any information obtained outside of the abovementioned email addresses is doubtful and will not be honored by the Embassy.
Information on the GDPR
Applications are submitted through the Belgian Visa Application Center VFS
Belgian VAC
6th floor @ Makati Circuit Corporate Center Tower Two,
AP Reyes St. Brgy. Carmona, Theater Drive Circuit Makati,
Makati City, 1630 Manila, Philippines,1231
Business hours
07.00 am to 09.00 am: Walk-in all categories (Monday - Friday)
09.00 am to 02.00 pm: On Appointment (Monday - Friday)
(Except scheduled Holidays)
Email: info.beph@vfshelpline.com
Call center: +63 2 8528-2531
Website: www.vfsglobal.com/Belgium/Philippines
Please note that applicants:
- Have to book an appointment through VFS instead of booking an appointment through the Service Center or the Embassy
- Have to first fill the application form online HERE
- Have to submit their complete visa application at the Belgian Visa Application Center (address mentioned here above) and NOT at the Embassy *
- In some cases, will also need to present themselves for an interview at the Embassy after submitting their applications at the Belgian Visa Application Center (generally, the day after). The appointment of the interview is organized by VFS
* Exception: holders of official passports, family members of non-Belgian EU nationals and family members of Belgian citizens exercising their right of free movement (Directive 2004/38/EC, see more on: The sponsor is a national of an EU or associated country | IBZ), Humanitarian and “substantiated emergencies” can submit their visa application directly at the Embassy. Appointments can only be made via our e-Appointment system
