Category: Family / Spouse / Dependent Visa
Overview: Allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens to join a Belgian resident (spouse, registered partner, parent, child) in Belgium. Grants temporary residency for family reunification purposes.
Eligibility: Must be a direct family member (spouse, child, parent under specific conditions) of a Belgian/EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or a third-country national legally residing in Belgium, with sufficient resources and accommodation.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: Yes
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/family-reunion
Summary: The Belgium Family Reunification visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals to join qualifying family members residing legally in Belgium. Key eligibility includes proof of family ties, stable income, and suitable accommodation. The main benefit is the right to live together in Belgium.