EU Long-Term Resident from Another Member State - Self-Employed

have obtained long-term resident status in another State of the Union;

hold a valid residence permit marked " EU long-term resident " issued by that State;

do not constitute a threat to public order, national security or public health;

come to Belgium (a) to work in an employed or self-employed capacity, or (b) to study or receive vocational training, or (c) for other purposes.

must also present proof that they are authorised to work in Belgium (e.g. a professional card or proof that they are exempt from it)

that their activity generates or will generate stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence to meet their needs and those of their family members and avoid becoming a burden on the social assistance system.

Long-term residents who come to Belgium to work as self-employed people must also present proof that they are authorised to work in Belgium (e.g. a professional card or proof that they are exempt from it) and that their activity generates or will generate stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence to meet their needs and those of their family members and avoid becoming a burden on the social assistance system.

Sufficient means of subsistence: Long-term residents coming to Belgium to study or receive vocational training must provide proof that their means of subsistence exceed €803 net/month (minimum amount set for the 2024/2025 academic year). Long-term residents coming to Belgium to work there as self-employed people or for other purposes must provide proof that their means of subsistence exceed EUR 1,038 + EUR 346 per dependent person (amounts indexed on 1 January 2025). The nature and regularity of means of subsistence are also taken into account during their evaluation.

must also present proof that they are authorised to work in Belgium (e.g. a professional card or proof that they are exempt from it)

that their activity generates or will generate stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence to meet their needs and those of their family members and avoid becoming a burden on the social assistance system.

must apply for the authorisation to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days

from the Belgian diplomatic or consular post competent for the place where they habitually reside.

at the latest within four months of the submission of the visa application.

it may extend this deadline (1 x 3 months) if the applicant has not submitted the above-mentioned documents or, in exceptional cases, related to the complexity of the file.

the Immigration Office must grant the visa.

receives a visa D with the national entry B19

within eight working days of their arrival in Belgium.

The general rule is that the residence authorisation is granted for a limited period.

becomes unlimited after the expiry of a period of five years from the issue of the residence permit.