For non-EU students admitted to a recognised Belgian institution. It lets you live in Belgium for your studies and usually allows some part-time work alongside your course. Tuition, recognised admission and proof you can support yourself are the pillars here.
International students accepted onto a full-time course at a recognised Belgian education institution.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Your permit is tied to genuine, ongoing studies, so changing course is possible but a lack of progress can put renewal of your student permit at risk.
Non-EU nationals who want to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days to study, typically at a recognised higher education institution aiming for a degree recognised in Belgium.
You must demonstrate stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence so you can support yourself without becoming a burden on public funds.
Yes – non-EU graduates of Belgian higher education can generally stay for up to 12 months to look for a job or start a business.
Family reunification for students is more restricted than for workers, so whether your spouse or children can join depends on meeting specific conditions – confirm with the Immigration Office.
Non-EEA students can generally work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with that limit not applying during official holiday periods.
It's for non-EU students admitted to a recognised Belgian institution. It lets you live in Belgium for your studies and usually allows some part-time work alongside your course, with tuition, admission and proof of funds as the pillars.