VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS

• A valid travel document (e.g. national passport) valid for three months longer than the visa.
• A visa application form correctly completed, signed and accompanied by two recent photos bearing a true likeness to the applicant.
• A letter of Invitation from Family and Friend stating relationship and inviting you to Belgium.
• A covering letter from Applicant given the stating the purpose of travel and relationship with the person inviting.
• Proof of accommodation (Either confirmed hotel booking or address where he/she will stay).
• A valid travel insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum cover of 30,000 Euro.
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means like: recent Salary Slips, Bank Statements, Income Tax papers.
• Proof of Sponsor's financial means like: recent Salary Slips, Bank Statements, Income Tax papers and Formal Obligation from the Municipality of Belgium.

Important:

1. 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.
2. All submitted documents must be recent (within the last 06 months). Submitting false documents may be followed by legal action.
3. The Consulate may ask for verification from the bank/financial institutions for the financial documents provided.
4. The above mentioned type 'C' visa is for valid for all Schengen countries and is intended for a short stay up to 90 days.
5. The Consulate also processes applications for Luxembourg.
6. Minor applicants must provide a letter of consent signed by both parents.
7. 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
8. Please take a photocopy of the first page of your passport prior to your submission at VFS.