Visa information for short stay (maximum 90 days)
National of European Economic Area
If you are a national of an European Economic Area country (EU + Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), Switzerland or one of the countries in the list below, you do not need a visa. You may travel to Belgium on the strength of a national passport or identity card.
Other nationalities
If you have any other nationality, you have to apply for a visa (short-stay period of maximum 90 days, type C) with the Belgian embassy or consulate in your current country of residence before leaving for Belgium.
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Travel insurance
All participants are insured for third party liability and accidents during summer or winter school activities. Additional insurances (e.g. health and travel), as well as travel costs are the participant’s own responsibility.
Where to stay?
Looking for accommodation during your stay at Antwerp Summer University?
Accepted students are provided a list of housing options, which provides different price categories at different locations. Prices range from €20 per night to €90 per night, depending on the type of accommodation. The INSPIRE Summer School 2023 is organised at the Stadscampus (City Campus) of the University of Antwerp. This campus is located in the so-called “University area” close to the city center.
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Getting there
Antwerp is located in the centre of Belgium and is easily accessible by plane, train, car and bus. The international airport of Brussels (Zaventem) is the most frequently used gateway to Antwerp, but you might also want to consider the low-cost airport of Brussels South (Charleroi).
Antwerp is also very easy to reach by train. International railway lines link Brussels and Antwerp to several other major European cities.
Lastly, Eurolines and Flixbus buses also frequent the city centre of Antwerp, which might be the cheapest option to get here.