Family reunification with a third-country national
visa D
Spouses, partners and minor children can join a non-EU national legally residing in Belgium through a family reunification visa D. Since the law of 18 July 2025 (in force 18 August 2025), the sponsor must generally show stable, regular and sufficient income of at least 110% of the guaranteed average minimum monthly income (EUR 2,323 net), plus 10% per additional family member, and the minimum sponsor/partner age was raised to 21. An Immigration Office fee of EUR 218 applies to adult applicants.
Life in Belgium
Money
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Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
87
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
25–50%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
Tax-free allowance EUR 11,180 (income 2026); 50% above EUR 51,070; plus municipal surcharge, typically 0-9% of the tax.
Living
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Happiness
#14 of 145 countries
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Who it’s for
Spouses/registered partners and minor children of non-EU nationals with a residence right in Belgium.
Eligibility
Family relationship
Spouse, assimilated or registered partner, and minor children of the sponsor.
Minimum age
You must be at least 21 to be reunified with a spouse or partner.
21
Minimum age for spouse/partner · raised from 18
- Age raised from 18 to 21 by the 2025 reform
Official wording
Minimum age for spouse/partner reunification raised from 18 to 21 by the 2025 reform.
Sponsor's means
The sponsor must show stable, regular and sufficient means of at least 110% of the guaranteed average minimum monthly income.
Sponsor's means
- Base amountnet per month, August 2025
- EUR 2,323
- Each extra family memberno cap
- 10%
Official wording
Stable, regular and sufficient means: at least 110% of the guaranteed average minimum monthly income (EUR 2,323 net/month as of August 2025), plus 10% for each additional family member with no cap.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementHousing and insurance
- Document checklistPassport and visa application form
- FeesImmigration Office fee - family reunion visa D (all types)
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- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyStudent visa (type D) for higher education
- Work permitsSingle permit (gecombineerde vergunning / permis unique) – highly qualified worker
- Skilled migrationEuropean Blue Card
- CitizenshipBelgian nationality by declaration
Family in other countries
- BulgariaFamily reunification
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- BhutanEntry and stay for foreign spouses and children of Bhutanese citizens, and dependants of foreign professionals
- BotswanaResidence permit for spouses of citizens and dependants
- CanadaSponsorship of a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner
- SwitzerlandFamily reunification for non-EU/EFTA family members
