Type D Family Reunification Visa
Belgium
Last updated: December 20, 2025
5 years (renewable)
$196
6-9 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets non-EU spouses join their EU/EEA partner in Belgium. If both of you are EU/EEA citizens, you do not need this visa—you can just move freely. This visa is for situations where at least one person is not an EU citizen. Once you arrive in Belgium, you get a residence card that lets you work without restrictions. You can also bring your children with you. EU/EEA citizens with EU/EEA spouses use a different, free visa pathway instead.
Key Benefits
- Work freely without needing a separate work permit
- Bring your spouse and children with you
- Access Belgian healthcare (you must get health insurance)
- Travel within Europe once you have your residence card
- Path to permanent residence after 5 continuous years
- Path to Belgian citizenship after 5 years (if you learn the language)
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Sponsor must be 21+ years old (18+ if married before arriving in Belgium)
- Legally married or registered partnership (recognized in EU)
- Earn at least €2,323.10 ($2,724 USD) net monthly
- Have adequate housing in Belgium
- No active tuberculosis or other serious contagious diseases
- No serious criminal record
- Immigration will check that your marriage is real, not fake
- Your spouse/partner must be legally living in Belgium
Financial Requirement
You must earn at least $2,724 USD per month ($2,323.10 EUR) after taxes. For each extra family member: add 10% more ($272 USD / €232.31). Example: Family of 4 needs about $5,100 USD (€5,000) monthly after taxes. You must prove stable income with recent pay slips and tax records.
Documents
- Valid passportGood for 12+ months beyond your visa
- Marriage certificateOfficial copy, no older than 6 months
- Proof of incomeLast 3 months of salary slips OR tax statement
- Proof of housingRental contract or property deed
- Medical certificateFrom approved doctor, no older than 6 months
- Criminal record checkNo older than 3 months
- Health insurance proofMust cover all medical costs
- Payment receiptsProof you paid the visa fees
- Birth certificates for childrenIf bringing them
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.