Belgium Student Visa Process

Complete flowchart for international students applying for Belgian student visa (D-Visa)

START: Visa Application For Third-Country Nationals 1. Obtain Admission Get acceptance letter from Brussels College 2. Prepare Required Documents See detailed checklist below (13 required items) Required Documents Checklist ✓ Parental consent (if under 18) ✓ Sufficient means of subsistence proof ✓ Health/travel insurance (3 months min) Valid in Belgium, covering all medical risks ✓ Medical certificate ✓ Police clearance certificate (if over 18) Issued max. 6 months before application ✓ Employer certificate (vocational training) ✓ Valid passport copy ✓ Contribution fee payment proof ✓ Certificate of enrollment (Brussels College) ✓ Secondary school leaving certificate ✓ Post-secondary diplomas (if any) ✓ Academic marks summary ✓ Language proficiency proof 💰 Financial Requirement: €835/month (€10,020 for 12 months) Blocked account through Studely or similar provider Visit: studely.com/en/belgique ⚕️ Health and Travel Insurance Requirement Health/travel insurance must provide coverage for a minimum of 3 months starting from your date of arrival and cover all medical risks in Belgium. 3. Submit Application At Belgian diplomatic/consular post or via VFS Global/TLS Contact 4. Application Processing Immigration Office (IBZ) reviews Track via "Follow-up" app Decision by Immigration Office ✓ Approved 5. Visa Granted (D-Visa) Collect visa from post Prepare for travel 6. Arrive in Belgium Within visa validity period 7. Register with Commune Within 8 working days of arrival Obtain residence permit ✓ COMPLETE Begin your studies at Brussels College with valid residence permit ✗ Refused Appeal Process Review refusal Submit appeal

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📌 Key Requirements:
• Health/Travel Insurance: Minimum 3 months coverage from arrival date, covering all medical risks in Belgium
• Police Clearance Certificate: Required for applicants over 18 years old; must be issued within 6 months before application
• Financial Requirement: €835/month (€10,020 total for 12 months) via blocked account
• Application Tracking: Monitor your application status via IBZ "Follow-up" app
• Commune Registration: Must register within 8 working days of arrival in Belgium

⚠️ Disclaimer: This flowchart is for informational purposes only. For official requirements, always consult the Belgian Immigration Office at dofi.ibz.be