Belgium Family Visit Visa Application Process

The Belgian family visit visa is a short-term (C type) Belgian visa type that can be applied for to visit family and relatives in Belgium. The Belgian family visit visa grants its holders the right to reside in the Kingdom of Belgium for a maximum of 90 days every 180 days. The Belgian family visit visa does not grant its holders the right to trade or work. The person who will apply for the Belgian family visit visa must have an invitation letter from their relative in Belgium.

Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who hold special, service and diplomatic passports are exempt from applying for a Belgium visa, provided that their stay does not exceed 90 days within 180 days .

How to Get a Belgium Family Visit Visa?

The steps required to obtain a Belgium family visit visa are listed below.

Belgium family visit application form must be filled out : In order to apply for a Belgium family visit visa, you must log in to the VisaOnWeb website, register with your e-mail address and fill out the online application form with complete and accurate information. After filling out the Belgium family visit visa application form, a printout of the barcoded application form must be taken.
An appointment must be made for the Belgium family visit application : To apply for a Belgium family visit visa, an appointment must be made at the visa application centre. To apply for a Belgium family visit visa, an appointment can be made via the VFS Global website or the VFS Global call centre.
Belgium family visit application appointment letter must be printed : In order to apply for a Belgium family visit visa, a printout of the appointment letter generated by the system must be taken after making an appointment. A printout of the appointment letter must be presented when the Belgium family visit visa appointment day arrives.
You must attend a Belgian family visit visa application appointment : In order to apply for a Belgian family visit visa, you must go to the visa application center on the given appointment date and submit the completed visa application forms along with the required documents.
Belgium family visit visa application result must be waited : After the Belgium family visit visa application is made, the application result must be waited. The Belgium family visit visa application is concluded within 7 to 15 working days.

What are the Application Requirements for the Belgium Family - Relative Visit Visa?

Application requirements for visiting family and relatives in Belgium are listed below.

To apply for a Belgian family or relative visit, it is necessary to receive an invitation letter from a family or relative who is a Belgian citizen or has a permanent residence permit in Belgium.
To apply for a visit to family and relatives in Belgium, proof of family ties is required.
To apply for a visit to family and relatives in Belgium, a guarantee of return must be provided. The applicant is asked to provide as much information as possible to document their family history, occupational and socio-economic status, and ownership of land or real estate as a guarantee of return.

What are the Required Documents for a Belgium Family Visit Visa?

The documents required for a Belgium family visit visa are listed below.

Passport : To apply for a Belgian family visit visa, the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years, be valid for at least 3 months from the planned departure date from Belgium and have at least 2 blank pages. The original and copy of the passport are presented when applying for a Belgian family visit visa.
ID card : A copy of your ID card must be submitted to apply for a Belgian family visit visa.
Belgium visa application form : To apply for a Belgium family visit visa, an application form must be filled out completely and correctly and signed. The Belgium family visit application form can be filled in French, Dutch, German and English.
Biometric photo : To apply for a Belgian family visit visa, 2 biometric photos, 35 mm wide and 45 mm long, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months, must be included in the application file.
Belgium visa language preference form : To apply for a Belgium family visit visa; French, Dutch, German or English application languages must be specified in the language preference form.
Travel health insurance : In order to apply for a Belgian family visit visa, health insurance must be taken out that covers the entire duration of the Belgian trip; and that can cover the expenses of the holder in case of emergencies, medical interventions and health problems. The health insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries and must have a coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
Family record : In order to apply for a Belgian family visit visa, a document must be obtained from the civil registry office showing information about marital status, spouse, children and family ties with the guarantor/host in Belgium.
Invitation letter : In order to apply for a Belgian family visit visa, an invitation letter must be obtained from a family member in Belgium. A copy of the Belgian identity card of the person whose family you will be visiting in Belgium must be submitted with the invitation letter.
Proof of financial capacity : To apply for a Belgian family visit visa, you must prove that you have funds available to cover at least EUR 45 for each day of your stay in a family accommodation and EUR 95 for each day of your stay in a hotel. Bank statements for the last three months must be submitted along with proof of financial capacity.
Flight reservation : In order to apply for a Belgian family visit visa, a round-trip flight reservation must be made.

The required documents for the Belgium family friend visit visa must be prepared completely.

What is the Belgian Visa Guarantee Document?

Belgian visa guarantee document is a type of document submitted to the Belgian Consulate to prove that the inviting person guarantees all expenses incurred during the invitee's stay in Belgium.

When applying for a Belgian visa guarantee document, a guarantee letter not older than 6 months and two copies, copies of the guarantor's most recent 3-month pay slips, the guarantor's most recent tax return, a copy of the guarantor's ID card or permanent residence permit, and the original household statement received from the municipality to which the guarantor is affiliated in Belgium must be submitted. The guarantor must prove that their regular net monthly income is at least 800 EUR, an additional 150 EUR for each dependent family member in Belgium, and an additional 150 EUR for each person invited if they are a first or second degree relative of the guarantor or their spouse.

What is the Belgium Family Visit Visa Fee?

Belgium visit visa fees are given in the table below.

Services Fees Belgium family visit visa fee 80 Euros Application form and petition filling 25 Euros Appointment 10 Euros Biometrics procedures 25 Euros Consultancy service 20 Euros Total 160 Euros

How Much Is The Administrative Fee For A Belgium Visa?

The Belgian visa administrative fee is 736 TL. The Belgian visa administrative fee is determined by the Belgian Consulate.

How Many Days Does It Take to Complete a Belgium Family Visit Visa?

There is no definitive process for the finalization of the Belgian family visit visa. The process varies according to the workload of the Belgian Consulate General and the season.

Where to Apply for Visiting Relatives, Friends and Family in Belgium?

Belgium family relative friend visa applications can be made to the VFS Global Belgium visa application center and accredited agencies.

What is the Belgium Family Visit Brussels Visa Application?

Belgium family visit Brussels visa is the type of visa that must be applied for to visit family and relatives living in Brussels.

What are the visa types similar to the Belgium Family Visit Visa?

Visa types similar to the Belgian family visa are listed below.

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