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Lets a non-EU person already living legally in Belgium be joined by close family. Spouses and registered or legal partners (both usually over 21), minor children and certain dependents qualify. You generally have to show stable income, suitable housing and insurance, though some categories (like highly skilled workers and recognised refugees) get exemptions from parts of that.
Spouses, partners and minor children of a non-EU national who is lawfully resident in Belgium for more than three months or holds permanent residence.
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Yes. After a period of legal residence, family members can move toward permanent or long-term residence and, over time, an independent residence status.
Typically a spouse or registered partner, minor children, and in some cases dependent relatives such as dependent parents, depending on the sponsor's status.
Family members admitted through reunification generally gain access to the Belgian labour market, though you should confirm the exact conditions for your situation.
A Belgian national, a foreign national legally residing in Belgium, or a beneficiary of international protection can sponsor eligible family members.
You must prove with documents that the conditions are met; if refused, you can appeal to the Council for Alien Law Litigation or, in some cases, submit a new application.
The sponsor generally must show stable, regular and adequate means of subsistence, adequate housing, and health insurance covering the family member.
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.
