Belgium visa application

Below there is a list of required documents for obtaining a Schengen visa to Belgium, including student and tourism visas:

1. An original, valid foreign passport that is signed by the applicant. The passport should be valid for at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen area, issued no more than ten years ago, and contain at least two blank pages. It should also be undamaged.

2. A Schengen visa application, completed fully on the Visa-On-Web site in either German, Dutch, French, or English. This must be printed, dated, and signed. For applicants under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must sign the application.

3. A recent color photograph that meets the photo requirements for a Schengen visa.

4. A letter of invitation or confirmation of enrollment in a course, school, or university. Confirmation of payment for tuition and other fees, or a sponsorship letter confirming financial solvency, may be required.

5. If employed, a confirmation of employment letter from your employer, including information about salary level.

6. For students or pupils, a student ID (an original and a copy) or a certificate from your school or university is needed.

7. If retired, a pension certificate copy is needed to provide.

8. For self-employed individuals, confirmation of commercial activity, tax documents, and a bank statement for the last three months may be required.

9. Confirmation of financial stability can include a salary certificate from your employer or a bank statement for the last three months. For unemployed applicants, a sponsorship letter from a parent or partner plus proof of their financial stability is needed. Each applicant should confirm they have at least 95 euros for each day of hotel stay, and at least 45 euros per day for homestays.

10. For minors, a copy of their birth certificate and a notarized consent letter from the parent(s) is required. If the child is traveling alone or with one parent, a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent is needed. If the parent(s) have a valid Schengen visa, a copy is needed. A sponsorship letter from parents to cover the child's expenses during the trip may also be required.

11. All foreign applicants must provide a document confirming their right to stay in the country, such as a residence permit, long-term visa, or registration document, valid for at least three months after returning from the Schengen area.

12. A health insurance policy that is valid in all Schengen countries. This should cover medical transportation, emergency medical care (including hospital care), and repatriation, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros. The policy must be valid for the entire stay in the Schengen area. If you're applying for a long-stay or multiple-entry visa, a policy covering the period of the first trip is sufficient.

13. If you have an old passport that contains Schengen visas issued in the last three years, it's recommended to provide a copy of its personal data page and the Schengen visas.

14. A copy of your internal passport, including all pages with relevant markings, such as personal data, registration details, marital status, and information about previously issued passports.

Remember that this list applies generally to visas to Belgium, including student or study visas to Belgium. Be sure to check specific requirements if you're applying for a specialized visa.

Below there is a list of documents, necessary to submit for a long-term student visa of category D to Belgium:

You'll need to prepare three packages of documents: the original documents, plus two packages of copies.

Primary Documents include:

1. An original, valid foreign passport, signed by the applicant. This passport should be valid for at least one year after the date of departure from the Schengen area and should have been issued within the last ten years. It needs to have at least one blank page for each applicant. If a child included in a parent's passport is traveling with that parent, there must be two blank pages in the passport. The passport must be undamaged.

2. Two long-term visa applications, which should be filled out on the Visa-On-Web site in either German, Dutch, French, or English, printed, dated, and signed. If the applicant is under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must sign.

3. Confirmation of paying administrative fees. You need to pay these fees to the Ministry of the Interior before you submit the application.

4. Two identical, recently taken color photos that meet Schengen visa requirements. Paste one photo onto each application form.

5. A certificate of admission. This can be a letter of admission to a Belgian institution of higher education, or registration for an entrance or final exam.

6. Confirmation of financial stability. The student must have enough financial resources to cover living expenses, study costs, healthcare, and repatriation. For the academic year 2019/2020, the minimum amount is €670 net per month. If the student receives a scholarship or loan that is less than €670 per month, additional documents to confirm financial stability are required.

7. If applicable, a diploma and an appendix with grades. This is only necessary if the Belgian institution requires it for admission.

Additional Documents include:

8. A medical certificate from a medical center accredited by the Belgian embassy.

9. A certificate of no criminal record, valid for up to six months before the application date. Students under 21 who are enrolled in a public university or 18 years old who are enrolled in a private university are exempt from this requirement.

10. A copy of the internal civil passport.

Remember, all the documents you submit should be regarded as your visa to Belgium. It's essential to ensure you meet the specific requirements for the particular visa you are applying for.