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Requisite Documents
Download Requisite Document Checklist Please check the list of
requisite documents before submitting your application. This will minimize the
chances of your application being delayed or declined due to inadequate or
incorrect submission of documents.
Visa application forms have to be filled in with one of the
following languages:
Dutch/Flemish, French and English
Visa application forms filled in with Russian language have to be refused.
Minor Travellers should submit a copy of Birth Certificate.
For minors traveling alone or with persons other than their parents as well as
for minors traveling with one of their parents:
- For Short Stay Visas: a parental authorization with apostil.(Original and
copy)
- For Long Stay Visas: a parental authorization with apostil and the notary
translation of authorization with the apostil(Original and 2 copies).
Important note with regard to machine readable visas & passports.
Machine readable visas (which are in all cases the type issued by this
consulate) are never to be applied on the reverse side of a passport page
already containing another machine readable visa (regardless of the country of
issuance & the validity of that visa). Therefore, it is advisable that your
passport contains at least one double blank page reserved for visas (blank
front and back). Be informed that your visa will not be affixed if your passport
doesn't comply with these new criteria, in which case you will be
requested to submit a new passport.
Long stay visas - processing times
Work permit - professional card
Visas are generally issued within 3 working days if the file is complete.
Other categories
Processing times may vary considerably since most of the applications need to
be submitted to the "Office des étrangers/Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken" (Ministry
of Interior).
If your file has been sent to the "Office des étrangers/Dienst
Vreemdelingenzaken" you can check the progress of your application at
www.dofi.fgov.be (you will need to enter your file number). You can
also call the helpdesk at +810-32-2 206 15 99.
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