Is it possible to go outside during my three-hour transit in Brussels? [duplicate]

My flight from Rwanda to Russia through Brussels. I will have 4 hours transit in Brussels airport. Can I enjoy my connection time outside of the airport till time approaches?

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The practicalities of traveling to the city centre are covered in Are 7 hours enough time to leave the Brussels airport and go to the city center?

The only problem left (or not, considering that 3 hours is really short) is whether it's allowed at all. This will depend on your citizenship. If you are a citizen of either Rwanda or Russia, you won't be allowed to leave the transit area of the airport without a visa. A full list of countries whose citizens can do it is available on Wikipedia.

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Can I leave Brussels Airport during layover?

If you're travelling from the US/Canada/Australia, yes you can stay for 90 days without a visa, but you must have at least 6 months left on your passport. If your layover is 3 hours or less, I wouldn't recommend you leave the terminal.

Do you need transit visa for Brussels airport?

If you transit through more than 1 airport in the Schengen area (e.g. Amsterdam and Brussels) before taking your flight to your end destination, you will need to apply for a visa type C, even if you don't leave the airport. A multiple transit visa will only be granted if the need for such a visa has been proven.

Can I layover in Belgium?

Brussels Airlines guests traveling from the United States, Canada, Israel or India to Africa, Europe, the United States, Israel, Canada or India can choose to add the short vacation in Belgium to their trip without additional cost.

Do you need a transit visa for connecting flights?

A connecting flight follows a route from point A to point B with a stop in point C (in this case, you will need a transit visa).

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