Family Reunification Visa for Minor Children
Belgium
Last updated: December 20, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$195
9 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets foreign parents join their Belgian child who is under 18. You must prove you are the biological or legal parent. The visa is for joining family, not for work or study. You can use this visa if you have a Belgian child living in Belgium. You must travel to Belgium to live with your child. This visa is only for parents of minor Belgian nationals.
Key Benefits
- Work immediately without extra permission
- Get Belgian health insurance for family
- Permanent residence after 5 years
- Visit other European countries up to 3 months
- Access child benefits and family allowances
- Apply for Belgian citizenship after 5 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be biological or legal parent of Belgian child
- Child must be under 18 and unmarried
- Child must be Belgian national
- No criminal record
- Not banned from entering Belgium
- Earn minimum €2,323 monthly net
- Show child will live with you
- Have valid health insurance
- No serious infectious diseases
Financial Requirement
Minimum €2,323 per month net ($2,720 USD). Add 10% more for each additional dependent. Must show stable income for past 12 months.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 12+ months
- Child birth certificateOriginal, legalized, dated within 6 months
- Proof of biological parenthoodDNA test if needed
- Medical certificateShowing no infectious diseases
- Criminal record checkLast 5 years
- Proof of housingIn Belgium
- Proof of health insuranceIn Belgium
- Proof of cohabitationTravel documents, invitation letter
- Bank statementsShowing stable income
- Civil registry extractTurkish nationals only
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.