🇧🇪 Belgium · Researcher
Researchers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €152 |
Duration & renewal
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://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/ressortissants-dun-pays-tiers/travail/researchers.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“sufficient resources to cover subsistence costs without having recourse to the Belgian social assistance system”
“if the researcher is over eighteen years of age, an extract from the criminal record... confirming that the researcher has not been convicted”
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/contrato; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
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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 2026-06-22.