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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
VisasBelgiumFamily Reunification Visa (Type D)
BelgiumBelgium•Europe
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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-270 days

Application Fee

431 EUR

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Long-stay visa for family members to join a Belgian citizen or legal resident.

This visa allows family members to join a sponsor residing in Belgium. It is a long-stay (Type D) visa that grants the holder the right to reside and work in Belgium. It serves as a direct pathway to permanent residency after five years of legal stay.

Fee Breakdown

Visa Handling Fee
180 EUR
Administrative Contribution Fee
251 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Proof of family ties

Sponsor's proof of income

Sponsor's proof of housing

Medical certificate

Police clearance certificate

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Legalized proof of family ties

Sponsor income/housing proof

Medical certificate

Police clearance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Right to work
  • Pathway to permanent residence
  • Long-term family stability

Worth Knowing

  • Long processing times
  • Strict financial requirements for sponsor
  • Insufficient sponsor income
  • Inadequate housing
  • Fraudulent family ties

Application Process

1

Pay contribution fee

2

Submit application to embassy

3

Await decision

4

Register at local municipality upon arrival

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