Visa to Marry in Belgium

• 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 medical certificate filled out by a Belgian Embassy/Consulate approved Doctor, not more than six months prior to the date of application.
• An extract from your judicial record (Police Clearance) not more than six months prior to the date of application, covering the last five years.
• Documents proving sufficient means of subsistence, covering both the duration of stay and return journey: either your own financial means or the guarantor's financial means.
• An official copy of the marriage notice form (acte de déclaration de marriage/akte van aangifte van het huwelijk) drawn up by the relevant registrar in Belgium, no more than six months prior to the date of application.
• Proof of a valid travel insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum cover of 30,000 Euro.

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 month). 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 applicant has to get married within the validity of his/her visa.
6. The Consulate also processes applications for Luxembourg.
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.