Published: 22.07.2026
International students are required to submit Belgian visa applications in person at a consulate or embassy. For a resident of Gaza, the absence of a Belgian diplomatic mission and the inability to travel to another country without a visa effectively prevent travel to Belgium for study.
According to the source, the in-person visa requirement conflicts with the absence of a Belgian diplomatic mission in Gaza and the inability of applicants to travel elsewhere for submission. For students from areas without an accessible consular route, this can delay or effectively block the start of studies in Belgium. The issue primarily affects prospective and current students from Gaza who need a long-stay study visa. Anyone planning to relocate from the territory for education should treat consular access as a key factor when assessing the timing and feasibility of the move.