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CHECKLIST FOR FAMILY REUNION

(Art-10BIS) Combination of third-country nationals and third-country nationals.
Temporary right to stay in Belgium (Non-EU-Non-Belgian)

Your file should contain the following:

You must submit the originals of the documents and two (2) photocopies of these documents.

The originals will be returned to you.

Passport + photocopy A valid

passport: -
Must have been issued within 10
years; - must be valid for more than
12 months; - Must contain at least 2 blank pages when applying for a visa.
Please include a copy of the passport. (Blank pages do not need to be copied).
Copy of ID - A
copy of your ID card or residence permit (for foreigners).
Application
Form One (2) application form fully completed, signed (twice: in item 37 and on the last page!) and dated by the
applicant.
This form can be obtained from consulates free of charge.

You can fill in French, Dutch or German. If you are not proficient in one of these languages, ideally you can fill in
English.
Any person appearing on your travel document must complete a separate application form.
Minors must submit an application form signed by the parent or legal guardian.
online Please follow the link to apply.
Visa application forms must be filled online through the website.

Photograph Three (3) recently taken (not older than 6 months) color, 35x45 biometric photographs, preferably with
a white background; must be attached to the application form.
Language Preference Form

The applicant has the opportunity to choose one of the three Belgian national languages in which the application will be processed.
You can find it here: FR – NL – ALSO
If you choose to complete the application in English, please select “no preference”.

Administrative Fees The applicant must provide proof of payment of the administrative fee at the time of
application. Otherwise, the visa application will not be accepted. When making an international bank
transfer (Swift), the applicant must select “Our”. Our means that the applicant pays all fees (including the beneficiary's
fees), such as the entire transfer fee and the amount payable. Proof of bank payment must clearly indicate
with the code "our".
Copy of identity card/residence permit and passport of the person to be reunited in Belgium
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Proof of relationship

Spouse: - Marriage registration sample.

- Your birth certificate

- If divorced or widowed before: Your divorce certificate/your spouse's death certificate.

Children under 18:

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Birth certificate with the names of both parents
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If the parents are divorced: Who has full custody of the parents?
Certified copy of the divorce decree stating the original
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Notarized certificate of authorization from the parent stating that the child can be separated permanently.
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NOTARY APPROVED adoption certificate in case of adoption of the child. In case of death
- of one parent: NOTARY APPROVED death certificate Children with disabilities
aged 18 and over: - Birth certificate
with the names of both parents - The child's birth certificate
in Belgium Proof of dependence on the person Medical certificate
A medical
certificate confirming that you do not have any disease that could endanger public health. This document
must not be older than 6 months from the date of delivery. This special form is an accepted hospital, has been
given by the contracted doctors of the Consulate and must be signed and certified.

Criminal Record
Record If you are over the age of 18, a document showing that you have not been convicted of any crime or offense under
the law + Apostille and its translation + Apostille (see footnote). This document must not be older than 6 months from the
date of issue.
Accomodation

Evidence that the reunification party has sufficient accommodation: a registered lease agreement or proof of property in
Belgium.
The financial situation of the person to be reunited
must have sufficient and regular income to provide for himself and his family members, and the proof of this.

Valid Insurance Company

Proof that the person to be reunited is affiliated with a Valid Insurance Company.
Mutualité / Mutualiteit) covers risks for himself and his family members.

Documents issued abroad other than Dutch, French or German will be translated by a sworn translator in accordance with the
original. The translation must be certified as a separate document in accordance with the procedure laid down in the country of origin
and subsequently by the competent Belgian consulate or Embassy.

Candidates who are not able to attach all the documents on the list must explain with a signed petition the reason for adding alternatives and
non-submission.

The applicant acknowledges that he has provided the documents marked as submitted above and that he has been informed by the Belgian
Embassy / Consulate General that other documents may be requested.

Please note that our consulate may, in justified individual cases, request additional documents not included in the above harmonized list during the
examination of an application.
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The applicant is informed that the submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee automatic
issuance of the visa.