1. Visa application form

The SCHENGEN visa application form is free and must be completed in one of the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish.

The LONG STAY visa application form is free and must be completed in one of the folowing languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Each visa application form must be signed and dated by the applicant. A recent passport size photograph should be affixed. For photo specifications, click here.

You can download the SCHENGEN visa application forms through the following links:

- Dutch - word - pdf

- English - word- pdf

- French - word - pdf

- German - word - pdf

- Spanish - word - pdf

You can download the LONG STAY visa application forms through the following links:

- Dutch - word - pdf

- English - word - pdf

- French - word - pdf

- German - word - pdf

- Spanish - word - pdf

2. Certificate confirming that person related have a medical insurance valid for Belgium for himself and all his family members.

In case of family reunion or cohabitation with a non-citizen of a European Member state nor of the EEA, one of the following certificates must be completed by the social security office of the person to join:

- In French
- In Dutch

3. Medical certificate

For the Medical Certificate requested together with your Visa Application, click here.

In your work permit process, the Belgian authorities might ask you to complete another medical certificate. For this form, click here. 

We recommend you to ask your doctor to complete both medical certificates: for work permit and for visa matter.

4. Letter of guarantee in the prescribed form

There are 2 types of prescribed forms of letter of guarantee. They are to be collected at the city hall where the signature of the sponsor has to be legalised. Here are the samples:

Type of visa

a) Short stay:

- Family visit
- Friend visit                                        
- Individual tourism
- In view of marriage in Belgium        
- In view of cohabitation in Belgium

Letter of guarantee:  French  -  Dutch


b) Long stay :

- Family reunion with a student
- Study in Belgium

Letter of guarantee:  French  -  Dutch

5. Request for Professional Card

- Application form in French
- Application form in Dutch