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Belgium Descendant of a Belgian Citizen or Partner

15 facts quoted from the official source

For a direct descendant under 18 or a dependent direct descendant of the Belgian citizen, spouse or registered partner.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Application Abroad Is General RuleFamily reunification is generally requested abroad, subject to published in-country exceptions.
  • Cohabitation In Belgium RequiredThe applicant must come to live with the sponsor in Belgium.
  • Direct Descendant Relationship RequiredDirect descent from the Belgian sponsor or qualifying partner is required.
  • Family Relationship Documentation RequiredThe claimed family relationship must be proven with valid documents.
  • Genuine Family Life RequiredThe family relationship must be genuine and not created solely for residence.
  • Medical screeningPublic-order and public-health admissibility checks apply.
  • Sponsor Resources RequiredThe Belgian sponsor must meet the applicable means condition.
  • Under 18 Or Dependent RequiredThe descendant must be under 18 or dependent under the current rule.
  • Visa D Or Residence Application RequiredA D visa or qualifying in-country residence application is required.
  • Parental Authority And Custody Required ConditionallyCustody or the other holder's consent is required where relevant.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationAdequate housing is required.
  • Health insuranceHealth insurance is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticle 40ter covers direct descendants under 18 or dependent in the country of origin or provenance.
  • Official source basisArticle 40ter covers direct descendants under 18 or dependent in the country of origin or provenance.
  • Report summaryArticle 40ter covers direct descendants under 18 or dependent in the country of origin or provenance.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenpartnerde facto partner
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Belgium?
The official source states: For a direct descendant under 18 or a dependent direct descendant of the Belgian citizen, spouse or registered partner.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, partner, de facto partner.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance is required.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Belgium?
The official source states: Adequate housing is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official dofi.ibz.be page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source dofi.ibz.beLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Belgium government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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