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It lets a non-EU person living legally in Belgium be joined by close family — spouses and partners (usually both over 21), minor children and certain dependents. You generally show stable income, suitable housing and insurance, with exemptions for some categories.
Family Reunification lets a non-EU person already living legally in Belgium be joined by close family. It covers spouses and registered or legal partners (both usually over 21, with a relationship of at least a year for partners), minor children and certain dependents, where the sponsor is lawfully resident for more than three months or holds permanent residence.
The usual conditions are proof of the family relationship, stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence, adequate accommodation and health insurance, and a qualifying Belgian residence right for the sponsor. Some categories get exemptions from parts of the income test — for example, highly skilled workers and recognised refugees, where stable means can be presumed met.
On timing, the Immigration Office must decide within nine months (extendable for complex cases), and the initial residence card is valid for one year and renewable.
Because the rules and exemptions can be detailed, and some depend on the sponsor's exact status, confirm the current requirements with the official source before applying. ACME offers a free initial consultation to help you check whether your sponsor's status brings an exemption.
Get a free, personalised assessment from a licensed ACME advisor, or ask Acey.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, confirm details with official sources.