Visa for Family Reunification to join Spouse

When applying for a visa, you need to present the following documents:

Married to a Belgian citizen or a European Economic Area (EEA) National who resides in Belgium.

• A travel document (e.g. national passport) valid for at least 15 months, in which a visa can be affixed.
• Two visa application forms duly completed, signed and accompanied by two recent passport photos bearing a true likeness to the applicant.
• An official copy of your marriage certificate.
• An official copy of the divorce ruling, divorce certificate or death certificate for your previous spouse if you had been married before.
• Two copy of the Belgian identity card, confirmation of registration (attestation d'immatriculation/attest van immatriculatie) or residence permit of your spouse residing in Belgium who is a Belgian citizen or an EEA national
• Form Annex 2* duly completed and signed to download click here click here

If you are married to an individual who is not a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA).

• An official Birth Certificate in original + translation issued by local, competent authorities
• Original Police Clearance certificate for the past five years to be obtained from the passport office
• A Medical Certificate duly issued by the authorized doctor of Embassy duly legalized by the Embassy
• The Policy of the medical covering (insurance) of the sponsor in Belgium (has to cover the entire joining family)
• Prove of sufficient accommodation of the sponsor in Belgium for entire family (Police declaration for example)
• Two copies of residential permit or of settlement of the person living in Belgium (i.e. a clear photocopy of both sides of the identity card)


* Applicable only If Spouse is traveling with the child/children

Important:

1. The documents listed above are only the basic documents to be submitted in all cases. Additional documents may be requested by the embassy.
2. Official documents issued in India must be legalized by Minsitry of External Affairs Patiala House New Delhi.Only Appostille legalization from Ministry of External Affairs will be accepted for the documents issued by Indian Public Authorities.
3. All official/legal document copies needed should be authenticated and not more than 06 months older than the date of application for visa. Submitting false documents may be followed by legal action
4. The above mentioned type D visa is a one entry national visa and requires registration in the Belgian population registers on arrival.
5. The Embassy also processes applications for Luxembourg.
6. For the correct fee, please log on to our websites: http://www.diplomatie.be/newdelhi or
   www.vfs-be-in.com
7. Please take three photocopy of the first and last page of your passport prior to your submission at VFS.
8. A set of clear copies of the aforementioned documents in the same exact order