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Understand which visas and permits are required for non-EU citizens...
Before arrival in Belgium, non-EU nationals and nationals of new EU-member states must apply for a long-stay visa if it is required. Long-stay visas are only issued for work, study, to live with partners or for family reunification.
Non-EU nationals must register at the nearest municipal office within eight days of arrival in Belgium. Once approved and registered, the registrant will receive a residence permit.
- For more information from the Belgian government: Click here
- For detailed information about visas: Click here (in French)
Documents which may be required:
- A valid passport or identity card issued by the applicants country of origin
- At least three passport photographs
- A certificate of good conduct/criminal background check pertaining to the prior five years (issued by the national police of the former country or countries of residence)
- Proof of accommodation
- Medical certificate from a doctor approved by the Belgian government
- Birth certificate or marriage certificate (it may be necessary to certify and translate these)
- Birth certificates for the children of the applicant
Once resident in Belgium, resident foreigners may travel within Europe to countries that have signed the Schengen Treaty.
- To learn more about the Schengen area: Click here