Belgium Family Visa Services
Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Belgium
Belgium is one of Europe’s most welcoming countries, known for its high standard of living, multicultural society, quality healthcare, and central location within the European Union. Whether you wish to visit your spouse, parents, children, or other eligible family members residing in Belgium, obtaining the appropriate Family Visa is an important step toward reuniting with your loved ones.
Shivansh Consultants provides professional guidance for Belgium Family Visa applications, helping Indian applicants prepare accurate documentation and complete the visa application process smoothly.
What is a Belgium Family Visa?
A Belgium Family Visa allows eligible foreign nationals to travel to Belgium to visit or reunite with close family members who are Belgian citizens, European Union (EU) citizens, or legally residing in Belgium. Depending on the purpose of travel, applicants may apply for a Short-Stay Family Visit Visa (Schengen Visa) or a Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa (Type D).
The visa category, validity, and permitted duration of stay are determined by the Embassy of Belgium and the Belgian immigration authorities based on the applicant’s relationship, purpose of travel, and supporting documentation.
Benefits of a Belgium Family Visa
Belgium Family Visa Requirements
Visa Fees, Processing Time, Validity & Stay Duration
Government Visa Fee
The government visa fee depends on:
- Visa category (Schengen Visa or Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa)
- Applicant’s age
- Current fee schedule issued by the Belgian authorities
Government visa fees are subject to revision by the Belgian authorities.
VFS Global Service Charges
Where applications are submitted through VFS Global Belgium Visa Application Centres, applicants may also be required to pay:
- VFS service charges
- Courier charges (optional)
- SMS notification service (optional)
- Premium services (optional)
- Document printing or photocopying charges (optional)
These charges are separate from the government visa fee.
Processing Timeline
- Short-Stay Family Visit Visa: Generally 15–30 calendar days.
- Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa: Generally 3–9 months, depending on the application and immigration review.
Applicants are advised to apply well before their intended travel date.
Visa Validity
Visa validity depends on:
- Visa category granted
- Number of entries approved
- Purpose of travel
- Decision of the Belgian authorities
Short-stay visas and long-stay visas are issued according to the approved application.
Stay Duration
- Short-Stay (Schengen) Family Visit Visas generally allow stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to approval.
- Long-Stay Family Reunification Visas allow eligible applicants to reside in Belgium according to the approved permit conditions.
Financial Requirements
Applicants may be required to provide:
- Recent bank statements
- Salary slips or income proof
- Sponsorship documents
- Sponsor’s financial documents (where applicable)
- Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay in Belgium
Important Conditions & Exemptions
- Visa approval remains entirely at the discretion of the Belgian authorities.
- Additional supporting documents may be requested during processing.
- Foreign-issued relationship documents may require legalization, apostille, or certified translation where applicable.
- Visitors must comply with Belgian immigration laws throughout their stay.
- Employment is not permitted unless specifically authorized under the appropriate visa or residence permit.
- Overstaying may result in fines, removal, entry restrictions, or future visa refusals.