🇧🇪 Belgium · Family
Family Member of EU Citizen (Art. 40bis) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | €2,500 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 21–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,000.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Years to citizenship
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“[page does not address permanent residence for family members of EU citizens]”
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://ibz.be/fr/video/direction-generale-office-des-etrangers · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.