How to obtain a Student Visa for Belgium?

Belgium sits high on the list of nations offering high-quality education at an affordable cost. Most international students appreciate the quality of life in Belgium than in any other European destination.

If you too are thinking of studying in Belgium, here are all the details that you need.

What visa would you need?

If you are not a citizen of the EU or EEA or Switzerland, you will need a Student Visa (D-Visa) to study in Belgium. You will have to file the Student Visa application with your nearest Belgium Embassy or Consulate. However, before you submit a Student Visa application, you must have been accepted into a Belgian University.

As per the Foreigners Dept. of the Federal Public Services Foreign Affairs, you will be given a visa to pursue higher education in Belgium if you:

• Prove that you have been accepted into a higher education establishment in Belgium that is recognized, organized or subsidized by the Belgian Govt.
• Prove that you have sufficient funds to study in Belgium
• Prove that you are of good health with a signed medical certificate
• Prove that you are over 21 and are of good character with a police clearance certificate

Swiss, EU and EEA students do not need a visa to study in Belgium.

What documents do you need for a Student Visa for Belgium?

Here are the documents that you will need:

• A passport with a validity of at least three months more than the visa duration
• Two visa application forms in original
• Acceptance letter from a University in Belgium
• Copies of your educational certificates
• Cover letter explaining why you wish to study in Belgium
• Proof of funds
• A signed medical certificate
• Police clearance certificate
• Visa application fee

What is the processing time?

The processing time varies depending on the time of the year. It takes longer if you apply during the summer, during holidays or at the end of the year.

Hence, it is advisable that you double-check to make sure that your visa application is complete and error-free to save on additional processing time.

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