Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: The Belgium Retirement Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens with sufficient independent financial means to reside in Belgium without engaging in professional activity. This is typically facilitated through a long-stay D-visa for 'other purposes' or 'no professional activity'.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient and stable passive income, hold comprehensive health insurance, and have a clean criminal record. No professional activity is permitted under this visa.
Processing Time: ~90 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://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/third-country-nationals/long-stay-visa
Summary: This visa enables non-EU retirees with independent means to reside in Belgium. Key eligibility includes proving stable passive income and health insurance. Main benefit is living in a culturally rich European nation.