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🇧🇪 Belgium

Family Reunification Visa

Family reunification allows spouses, partners, and dependent children to join family members legally residing in Belgium. Major reforms took effect in August 2025: minimum age for partners of Belgian nationals raised to 21, income threshold increased to €2,323.10 net/month (plus 10% per additional dependent), and stricter housing requirements. Sponsors must demonstrate stable income, adequate housing, and health insurance. Spouses must live with the sponsor. For certain categories (subsidiary protection, humanitarian status), a 2-year residency waiting period now applies before sponsoring family. Application submitted at Belgian embassy/consulate abroad as a Type D visa. After arrival, registration at the local commune leads to residence permit (carte A or F).

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Processing Time

3-6 months

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Cost

€200-€400

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Duration

Up to 5 years

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Work Rights

Full work rights for spouses/partners

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Renewability

Renewable with continued relationship and residence

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Valid family relationship (marriage, registered partnership, or stable relationship 1+ year)
  • 2Sponsor meets income requirement (€2,323.10 net/month)
  • 3Adequate housing for family
  • 4Health insurance coverage
  • 5Minimum age 21 for new partner relationships
  • 6Cohabitation with sponsor
  • 7Valid passport
  • 8Criminal record clearance

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