Belgium•EuropeFamily Reunion - Single Permit Holder Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-84 days
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of sponsor's stay
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for spouses, registered partners, and dependent children of non-EU/EEA single permit holders (workers with valid residence authorization).
Non-EU/EEA workers with valid single permits in Belgium can bring their spouses, registered partners, and dependent children through the family reunion program. The sponsor must demonstrate adequate housing and sufficient income to support family members.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
27,877 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
12 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Family relationship document
Marriage certificate or birth certificate with translation
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance
Medical certificate
No communicable diseases
Sponsor Documents
Valid residence permit
Copy of sponsor's A/B/I/J card or authorization
Proof of sufficient income
Salary statements, employment contract
Proof of adequate housing
Lease or property deed
Family relationship proof
Same documents as applicant provides
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Advantages
- Reunite families
- Children can attend school
- Family members can work
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Extended family support available
Considerations
- Requires established sponsor with permit
- High income/housing requirements
- Lengthy processing time
- Tied to sponsor's status
Application Process
Sponsor obtains work permit
Single permit holder must be established with valid authorization
Gather family documents
Obtain marriage certificate or birth certificates for children
Prepare visa application
Collect proof of relationship, accommodation, financial support
Apply at embassy
Submit D-visa family reunion application
Pay fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee per family member
Receive visa
Obtain family reunion visa
Register in Belgium
Register at municipal authority within 8 days
Application Forms
Family Reunion Visa Application
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