Visiting family and friends in Belgium
Documents to be submitted with a visa application:

• A valid travel document (e.g. international passport) valid for a minimum of 03 months after expiry of the applied visa.
• A visa application form correctly completed, signed and accompanied by two recent passport photographs bearing a true likeness to the applicant.
• A letter of Invitation from family/friend stating relationship and inviting you to Belgium.
• Proof of sufficient and regular personal financial means (min. 38 € per day) like: recent salary slips, bank statements, income tax papers OR Proof of sponsor's financial means like: recent salary slips, bank statements, income tax papers and Formal Obligation (annexe 3Bis/bijlage 3Bis) from the Municipality in Belgium (original + copy)
• Evidence of applicant's employment and income. For students : student ID card or proof of enrolment. Certificate of your employer (name, address, phone number, your position, tenure duration, salary)
• A valid travel insurance policy, either individual or group, with a minimum cover of 30,000 Euro and valid for all Schengen countries.
• For non-Russian citizens, a valid visa or residence permit for the Russian Federation + registration valid 3 months after the scheduled return
• Previous passport containing Schengen visas
• Copy of the first page of hosts' passport or residence permit.

Categories of persons who benefit from a waiving of the visa fee:

• children under 6 years;
• Spouse and children under 21 years of age of a European Union national or of a EEA national.