DOCUMENTS COHABITATION VISA
The complete file should be lodged in 3 exemplars : 1 original and 2 copies
1. Personal appearance with appointment at
1 909 1014545 (PLDT only through landline or SMART mobile phone)
1 903 1014545 (Bayantel only through landline)
1 900 1014545 (Globe through landline and GLOBE mobile phone)
2. Passport with no less than 3 months validity from the date of intended travel.
3. Two duly filled out application forms with two recent 2 x 2 coloured passport-size photos with WHITE background
4. A non-refundable visa application fee (equivalent 60 EUR in PHP at the official Embassy rate) to be paid upon submission of visa application.
5. Original Affidavit of Support called “Bijlage 3bis/Verbintenis Tot Tenlasteneming / Prise en charge/Annexe 3Bis”, legalized by the sponsor’s municipality in Belgium.
6. Photocopy of the sponsor’s resident or Belgian ID card.
7. Family Composition of the sponsor called “Composition de Ménage/Samenstelling Van Het Gezin” to be obtained from the sponsor’s municipality.
8. Recent proof of income of the sponsor : 3 recent pay slips or most recent tax declaration )
9. NBI Clearance of the applicant
10. Medical Certificate from one of the Embassy’s accredited clinics LISTED HERE
11. Birth Certificate of the applicant on NSO Security Paper, authenticated by DFA.
12. Proof of Civil Status of the applicant
· If single, Certificate of Single Status called Certificate of Non-Appearance in the National Indices of Marriage on NSO Security Paper authenticated by DFA
· If annulled/divorced, Annulment/Divorce Certificate on NSO Security Paper authenticated by DFA
· If widow/widower, Death Certificate on NSO Security Paper authenticated by DFA
13. Proof of relationship (e.g., phone bills, pictures, immigration stamps in passports, hotel invoices, airline tickets etc) As a basic rule one will have to proof regular contact by phone, by snail mail or email over at least the last two years and proof to have met in person at least 3 times, meetings that should cover a total period of at least 45 days or more over the past two years.
14. Proof of lodging of the partner in Belgium (registered lease contract of property title)
15. Proof of stable, regular incomes of the partner in Belgium
NOTE: You may also be required to submit additional documents at the discretion of the Visa Officer.
Remark : In case of approval, applicants have to produce an original medical and travel insurance valid for all Schengen countries issued by a Philippine or European insurance company (+ 1 photocopy). This insurance should cover a minimum of 30,000 Euros and should cover the validity of the visa.
IMPORTANT
- The Embassy of Belgium does not require a plane ticket to be submitted when lodging the application. Any agent/intermediary/applicant pretending the contrary is defrauding you. Unless otherwise specified a simple reservation is enough.
- The Embassy of Belgium does not accept to work with any au pair or travel agency (be it Foreign or Filipino) Agencies who claim so are giving fraudulent information.
- The Embassy of Belgium does not require any other consular fees than mentioned on this webpage CONSULAR FEES. Any agent/intermediary/applicant pretending the contrary is defrauding you.
PS 1: Whilst processing an application, consulates might request the applicant to submit documents other than those mentioned in the published lists. Extra delays will be granted in that case.
PS 2: Whilst processing an application de consulates might call the applicant in for an interview in the consulate. Personal appearance to lodge the application is not considered an interview but a first contact to be able to decide on the admissibility of the application. | 
