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Family Reunification Visa

Join spouse, registered partner, or minor children in Belgium

Duration: Up to 5 years (linked to sponsor)Fee: €180Processing: 6–9 months

Requirements & Documents

1Sponsor must hold valid Belgian residence for 12+ months
2Sponsor must meet stable income threshold
3Adequate housing for family
4Marriage/birth certificates (legalized)
5Health insurance
6Medical certificate for applicant
7Criminal record certificate

Important Notes

After 3 years of family reunification, spouse gets independent residence right. Belgium family reunification is relatively generous compared to other EU countries.

Visa Summary

CountryBelgium

Visa TypeFamily Reunification Visa

CategoryFamily/Spouse

DurationUp to 5 years (linked to sponsor)

Fee€180

Processing6–9 months

Other Belgium Visas

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)Work Permit — Single Permit (Permis Unique)Student Visa (Type D — Long Stay)

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