Visa for marriage or legal cohabitation
Who it's for: Non-EU nationals who want to marry or legally cohabit in Belgium with a Belgian or a non-EU resident, then apply for family reunification.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Age limit: From 18
- Decision time: 5 months
What the official pages say
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Age limitFrom 18Official wording
“at least 18 years old (intended marriage between a third-country national and a Belgian national)”
Decision time5 monthsOfficial wording
“The processing time is generally 4.5 to 5 months from the date the application is submitted.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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Belgium visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.