How much does a Belgium family visit visa cost?

For a Belgium family visit visa, the consular fee is €225. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Long-stay family reunification visa — €225; Family member of an EU or Belgian national — free; TLScontact service fee — €39; Document legalisation — €20. Long-stay family reunification uses the national D visa fee of EUR 225, rising to EUR 250 from 1 July 2026. Family members of an EU or Belgian national pay nothing. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.

How long does a Belgium family visit visa take to process?

A decision on a Belgium family visit visa typically takes around 60 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.

Where do I apply for a Belgium family visit visa?

TLScontact London lodges the visa, but the family reunification authorisation itself is decided by the Immigration Office (DVZ) in Brussels. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.

What documents are required for a Belgium family visit visa?

The Belgium consular network lists: Completed national D visa application form; Passport issued within 10 years with about 15 months validity remaining; Legalised or apostilled proof of the relationship (marriage, partnership or birth certificate); Copy of the sponsor's Belgian ID card or residence permit; Certificate of adequate housing in Belgium; Proof of the sponsor's stable and sufficient income; Proof of health insurance covering the applicant; Medical certificate showing no public health risk; Criminal record certificate for applicants over 18; Two recent passport photos. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.

Can I apply for a Belgium family visit visa from the United Kingdom?

Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Belgium, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

Belgium family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time

This page covers the Belgium family visit visa — used for visiting relatives or a partner, including family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Belgium consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.

Consular fee

€225

Typical decision

60 days

Appointments

Outsourced center

Where to apply for a Belgium family visit visa

TLScontact London lodges the visa, but the family reunification authorisation itself is decided by the Immigration Office (DVZ) in Brussels.

Required documents

Completed national D visa application form
Passport issued within 10 years with about 15 months validity remaining
Legalised or apostilled proof of the relationship (marriage, partnership or birth certificate)
Copy of the sponsor's Belgian ID card or residence permit
Certificate of adequate housing in Belgium
Proof of the sponsor's stable and sufficient income
Proof of health insurance covering the applicant
Medical certificate showing no public health risk
Criminal record certificate for applicants over 18
Two recent passport photos

Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.

Fees, reductions and exemptions

Long-stay family reunification visa€225— Rises to EUR 250 from 1 July 2026
Family member of an EU or Belgian nationalFree— Exempt with marriage or birth certificate and the sponsor's ID
TLScontact service fee€39— GBP 34.70 per applicant
Document legalisation€20— Rises to EUR 25 from 1 August 2026

Long-stay family reunification uses the national D visa fee of EUR 225, rising to EUR 250 from 1 July 2026. Family members of an EU or Belgian national pay nothing.

Booking an appointment

Book online with TLScontact London for biometrics and document submission. Family members of an EU or Belgian national apply free of charge under free movement rules; other sponsors go through the full regroupement familial procedure.

Practical tips

Legalisation of foreign civil status documents is usually the bottleneck, so start it first. UK-issued documents do not need an apostille for Belgian consular purposes.

What is unusual about the Belgium process

Belgian law allows the reunification decision to run up to nine months, even though the visa itself is issued quickly once the Immigration Office has authorised the case.

Official sources

If you are applying from the United Kingdom

London — TLScontact — Belgium Visa Application Centre
Vantage London, Great West Road, Brentford TW8 9AG
All Belgian visa categories for applicants resident in the UK.
London — Embassy of Belgium in London
17 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1X 7EE
Consular oversight and legalisation of documents.

Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.

Updated today against official Belgium consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Belgium family visit visa cost?: For a Belgium family visit visa, the consular fee is €225. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Long-stay family reunification visa — €225; Family member of an EU or Belgian national — free; TLScontact service fee — €39; Document legalisation — €20. Long-stay family reunification uses the national D visa fee of EUR 225, rising to EUR 250 from 1 July 2026. Family members of an EU or Belgian national pay nothing. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
How long does a Belgium family visit visa take to process?: A decision on a Belgium family visit visa typically takes around 60 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
Where do I apply for a Belgium family visit visa?: TLScontact London lodges the visa, but the family reunification authorisation itself is decided by the Immigration Office (DVZ) in Brussels. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
What documents are required for a Belgium family visit visa?: The Belgium consular network lists: Completed national D visa application form; Passport issued within 10 years with about 15 months validity remaining; Legalised or apostilled proof of the relationship (marriage, partnership or birth certificate); Copy of the sponsor's Belgian ID card or residence permit; Certificate of adequate housing in Belgium; Proof of the sponsor's stable and sufficient income; Proof of health insurance covering the applicant; Medical certificate showing no public health risk; Criminal record certificate for applicants over 18; Two recent passport photos. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
How do appointments work for a Belgium family visit visa?: Appointment model: Outsourced center. Book online with TLScontact London for biometrics and document submission. Family members of an EU or Belgian national apply free of charge under free movement rules; other sponsors go through the full regroupement familial procedure.
Can I apply for a Belgium family visit visa from the United Kingdom?: Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Belgium, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

🇧🇪 Belgium family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time