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Belgium:
Visas, Document Requirements & Certified Translation
Your comprehensive guide to Belgian residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial proofs (FPS Home Affairs standards), and MEA Apostille & Certified Translations accepted by Belgian consulates and immigration authorities.
Family Reunification Visa (Article 40/47)
"Bring your family members to live with you in Belgium."
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Aligned with the sponsor's residency permit validity.
Core Eligibility Criteria
- check_circleSponsor's Belgian residency permit and passport photocopy.
- check_circleSponsor monthly income proof of at least €2,089 (120% of social minimum).
- check_circleSponsor housing adequacy (registered lease contract) & health insurance.
- check_circleOriginal Marriage/Birth Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
- check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
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General Visa Documents
- checkVisa Application Form.
- checkApplicant passport copy.
- checkSponsor residency permit & passport copy.
Translations & Legalization
Original Marriage Certificate
ApostilleCertified Translation
Original certificate with Hague Apostille and Dutch/French Certified Translation.
Original Birth Certificate
ApostilleCertified Translation
For children under 18, with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.
Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
ApostilleCertified Translation
PCC valid for 6 months, and Hague Apostille, with Certified Translation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Certified Translations to Belgian official languages?
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Yes. Official certificates submitted for Belgian visas must be translated to French or Dutch (depending on the region/Canton) by a translator certified in by a Belgian court. We provide certified translations recognized by Belgian immigration.
Do Belgian consulates require Apostille?
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Yes. All certificates must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before translation.