Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: The Belgium Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa facilitates individuals seeking international protection in Belgium due to well-founded fears of persecution or serious harm in their home country, leading to refugee status or subsidiary protection.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution based on Refugee Convention grounds or face serious harm if returned to their country of origin. Applications are typically made upon arrival in Belgium.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.cgvs.be/en
Summary: Offers protection to individuals fleeing persecution or serious harm. Eligibility: Meet Refugee Convention or subsidiary protection criteria. Benefit: Legal status, protection, and access to essential services in Belgium.