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COHABITATION VISA
When applying for a visa, you need to present the following documents at the
Embassy or Consulate responsible for your place of residence:
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A travel document (e.g. national passport) valid for at least 12 months, in
which a visa can be affixed.
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Two
visa application forms
duly completed, signed and accompanied by two recent photos bearing a true
likeness to the applicant.
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One copy of the Belgian identity card or residence or settlement permit issued
to the partner residing in Belgium.
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A document proving that the two partners are not married.
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A certified birth certificate copy.
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Proof that the relationship is stable and long-term (e.g. letters, plane
tickets, photographs, etc.).
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Proof that the partner residing in Belgium has sufficient means of subsistence
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A pledge of financial support signed by the partner residing in Belgium
accompanied by guarantor's solvency and
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A copy of a document proving the guarantor's Belgian citizenship (identity card
or residence permit).
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A certificate of Good Conduct or Police Clearance not more than six months
prior to the date of application and covering the last five years.
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A medical certificate completed by a Belgian Embassy or Consulate approved
Doctor not more than six months prior to the date of application.
Important:
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The documents listed above are only the basic documents to be submitted in all
cases. Additional documents may be requested by the Consulate and Applicants
may also be invited for an interview.
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All submitted documents must be recent 06 months. Submitting false documents
may be followed by legal action.
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The Consulate may ask for verification from the bank/financial institutions for
the financial documents provided.
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Both partners must be at least 18 years old and unmarried.
The conditions above apply to both heterosexual and same-sex relationships
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Official documents issued in India must be legalised
by the Consulate.
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Applicant will need to submit 01 set of original and 02 sets of photocopies of
their documents at the time of submission of visa application.
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02 set of the applicant’s passport’s 01st page, last page and address page must
also be provided.
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The above mentioned type ‘D’ visa is valid for Belgium only and not valid for
any other Schengen country.
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The Consulate also processes applications for Luxembourg.
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For the correct fee, please log on to our websites:
http://www.diplomatie.be/mumbai/default.asp?id=37&mnu=37 or
http://www.vfs-be-in.com/visafees.aspx
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Please take a photocopy of the first page of your passport prior to your
submission at VFS.
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