Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Short Term Visas
Please kindly note that the third party can submit documents for another person with a written power of attorney. In case of underaged children power of attorney should be notarized and signed by parents or legal guardians.
In the CIS countries following diplomatic posts are representing Belgium for short term visas, hence residents of these states should apply for C visas in the following diplomatic missions:
- Armenia – Embassy of Germany in Yerevan
- Belarus – Embassy of Germany in Minsk
- Kazakhstan – Consulate General of Austria in Astana OR Consulate general of Hungary in Almaty
- Kyrgyz republic – Embassy of Germany in Bishkek
- Tajikistan – Embassy of Germany in Dushanbe
Visa for Business or professional purpose (visa C)
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Overview
This visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities (e.g. meetings, conference, trade fairs) or particular intervention (e.g. training, repair, IT programming…). Such visas can only be issued to travellers not being paid for work by an entity within Belgium. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in Belgium, he/she will need to obtain a work permit even for a short stay, unless exempted.
This visa is also meant for professional such as pilots or crew, truck drivers, journalists…
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
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Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
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Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
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Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Tourism (visa C)
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Overview
- This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to Belgium the applicant intends to engage in work, medical treatment or official duties, he/she must refer to other relevant visa categories.
- For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Family or private visit (Visa C)
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
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Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
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Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Family members of EU Citizens
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Overview
This visa is for family members of EU citizens exercising their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Humanitarian Visa
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Overview
This visa category can be used for people in exceptional circumstances or when regular family reunification is not possible.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Medical treatment (visa C)
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Academic Cultural Conference Sport Event (Visa C)
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Seafarers (visa C)
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types (e.g. visa for medical treatment or for re-entry) or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Cohabitation
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Overview
Applicant planning to sign in Belgium a contract of legal cohabitation must apply for this visa. This is the only way of remaining in Belgium under the status of cohabitant or legal partner. Trying to do it with a visa for tourism or on private invitation will oblige the applicant to come back anyway to Russia in order to properly apply for a visa for family reunion (visa D).
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Marriage
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Overview
Applicant planning to get married in Belgium must apply for this visa. This is the only way of getting married while being immediately allowed to remain in Belgium. Trying to get married with a visa for tourism or on private invitation will oblige the applicant to come back anyway to Russia in order to properly apply for a visa for family reunion (visa D).
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Re-entry visa for F/F+ card holders
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Overview
This visa is for those who are/were legally registered in Belgium (with residence card F, F+) but don’t have proper documents to go back.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the maximum processing time for C visa applications is from 15 days to 45 days from the submission date. However, it is advisable to apply at least 4 (four) weeks before the departure date to Belgium.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Long Term Visas
Long-term (D) visas should be requested in case you intend to stay in Belgium more than 90 days.
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
Please kindly note that the third party can submit documents for another person with a written power of attorney. In case of underaged children power of attorney should be notarized and signed by parents or legal guardians.
Visa with Single Permit (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for foreigners who wish to stay in Belgium as employees (i.e. working under an employment contract). The company in Belgium has to submit the application for a work permit the same time for a residence permit with the competent authorities.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Work permit (au pair) (visa D)
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Overview
This is a special cultural program for the youth. The Au Pair is a young person temporarily hosted by a family. He/she is housed and fed by this family in return for light day-to-day family chores. Participating in family life allows this young person to improve his language skills and develop his general culture through a better knowledge of the host country.
See the SPF Employment and Labour website for more information on this status.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Reunification with Belgian child (below 18) - VISA D
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Overview
This visa is for family reunification with a Belgian child (less than 18 years old).
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Family reunion with Belgian spouse (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for family reunification with a Belgian spouse (husband / wife) or partner (cohabitant) as per article 40 of the law of 15 December 1980.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
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Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
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Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
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Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
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Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Family reunion with NON-EU Spouse (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for family reunification with a spouse (husband / wife) or partner (cohabitant) of a third nationality (non-Belgian and non-European) legally registered in Belgium (with residence card A, B, C, D, F, F+ or H) as per article 10 of the law of 15 December 1980.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Family reunion for children with Belgian parent (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for family reunification with a Belgian parent (father / mother) or a Belgian stepfather or stepmother (husband / wife of the biological parent) as per article 40 of the law of 15 December 1980.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Family reunion for children with NON-EU parent (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for family reunification with a parent (father / mother) legally registered in Belgium (with residence card A, B, C, D, F, F+ or H) as par article 10 of the law of 15 December 1980.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa with Professional Card (visa D)
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Overview
Foreigners wishing to settle in Belgium and be self-employed must hold a professional card authorising them to exercise their profession, and this visa is needed accordingly.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Researchers with hosting agreement (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for foreigners wishing to do research in Belgium in the framework of or in collaboration with a university. Researchers without hosting agreement fall under the single permit procedure.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for Student – public and private educational institutions (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for studies in an educational establishment organized, recognized or subsidized by the public authorities (as per article 58 of the law of 15 December 1980) or in a private higher education establishment (as per article 9 of the law of 15 December 1980).
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
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Documents Required
- The list of documents for public educational institutions is available here.
- • The list of documents for private educational institutions is available here.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.
Visa for re-entry (visa D)
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Overview
This visa is for those who are/were legally registered in Belgium (with residence card A, B, C, D, K, L or H) but don’t have proper documents to go back.
For general information on visa, kindly refer to the official website of the Belgian Migration Office in Dutch, in French or in English (under construction).
Please pay attention to the fact that documents for D visas should be submitted in three piles:
- application form and apostilled originals of documents, accompanied by a notarized and apostilled translation
- application form and copies of documents
- copies of documents
-
Visa Fees
Click here for the Visa Fee.
There is a Service Charge of 2046 Rubles (inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the Visa Fee.
The applicable visa fee and service charge in Russian roubles is as per the exchange rate set by the Embassy of Belgium.
-
Documents Required
- The list of documents is available in PDF format.
- Please download and fill in a consent for processing of personal data.
- As a general rule, any person wishing to
stay in Belgium for more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate attesting that
they are not infected with one of the
diseases that may endanger public health, as
listed in the annex to the Law of 15
December 1980.
This person must submit a standard medical certificate drawn up within the 6 months preceding the application.
Please find all the information about it on this, click here. - If applicable, the list of Embassy’s accredited medical center is available in PDF format.
-
Photo Specifications
Your photograph must be taken according to the ICAO standard. Please find specifications here.
-
Processing Time
Provided your application is correct and complete, the processing time for D visa applications can vary from 15 (fifteen) days to several months from the submission date.
If the Embassy needs to investigate an application further the processing time can be longer.
For specific visa types or after a visa refusal, your visa application must be sent to the Immigration Office in Belgium for a final decision. In such a case, kindly track the status of your file on their official website. There is then no specification of the delay that can vary. -
Visa Application Form
Please kindly fill in online visa application form on the following portal - https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/, print it out, sign and bring it for the submission of documents at the visa application centre.


