Are you the spouse, registered partner or minor child of a Belgian citizen and wish to settle in Belgium? This guide walks you through the Art. 40ter family reunification procedure, step by step.
This guide covers:
— Who can apply (spouse, registered partner, minor children, adult disabled children)
— Conditions the Belgian citizen must meet (income, housing, health insurance)
— Documents required for the applicant and the Belgian sponsor
— Path A: applying from abroad (Belgian embassy)
— Path B: applying from within Belgium (municipality + fee €215)
— Deadlines and what to do if refused
✓ Based on 2026 data — Law of 15/12/1980
✓ Written in plain language and accessible format
✓ Immediate download after payment
Are you the spouse, registered partner or minor child of a Belgian citizen and wish to settle in Belgium? This guide walks you through the Art. 40ter family reunification procedure, step by step.
This guide covers:
— Who can apply (spouse, registered partner, minor children, adult disabled children)
— Conditions the Belgian citizen must meet (income, housing, health insurance)
— Documents required for the applicant and the Belgian sponsor
— Path A: applying from abroad (Belgian embassy)
— Path B: applying from within Belgium (municipality + fee €215)
— Deadlines and what to do if refused
✓ Based on 2026 data — Law of 15/12/1980
✓ Written in plain language and accessible format
✓ Immediate download after payment