Belgium is situated in Western Europe and is a favorite tourist attraction. The country has job opportunities in service and high-tech industries. One can manage a short stay in Belgium with a Schengen visa since Belgium is a party to the Schengen agreement. But for a longer stay the visa requirements vary.
If you are planning on a longer stay in Belgium for more than 90 days, then you will have to apply for a long stay visa. For this you will have to get a registration certificate from your local authorities. Applicants will have to go in person to the center and register their biometrics. Apart from this, your passport should have a validity of 12 months and your application will be accepted only within three months before the date of arrival.
You will need to submit the below documents while applying for a Belgium Long Stay Visa:
The processing time for a type D visa for family reunification may take up to nine months. The processing time depends on how busy the Immigration Office is and whether your application is correctly filled and all the documents submitted are correct.
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