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Belgium Descendant of an EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen or Partner

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a direct descendant under 21 or a dependent direct descendant of the EU sponsor or qualifying spouse or partner.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants, children
from the official record
Requirements
10
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.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Accompany Or Join Sponsor RequiredThe family member must accompany or join the EU sponsor.
  • Direct Descendant Relationship RequiredDirect descent must be proven.
  • Eu Eea Or Swiss Sponsor RequiredThe sponsor must be an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen covered by free movement.
  • Family Relationship Documentation RequiredThe relationship must be proven with valid documents.
  • In Country Municipal Residence ApplicationThe family member applies for residence at the Belgian municipality.
  • Public Policy Security Health Limits ApplyEU-law public-policy, security and health limitations apply.
  • Sponsor Right Of Residence Over Three Months RequiredThe sponsor must have a right to reside in Belgium for more than three months.
  • Under 21 Or Dependent RequiredThe descendant must be under 21 or dependent.
  • Custody Or Consent Required ConditionallyCustody or the other holder's consent is required where applicable.
  • Visa C Required Only If Nationality RequiresA non-EU family member needs an entry visa only when nationality rules require it.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Immigration Office publishes the relevant core or extended EU-family relationship and its supporting conditions.
  • Official source basisThe Immigration Office publishes the relevant core or extended EU-family relationship and its supporting conditions.
  • Report summaryThe Immigration Office publishes the relevant core or extended EU-family relationship and its supporting conditions.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildren
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Belgium?
The official source states: For a direct descendant under 21 or a dependent direct descendant of the EU sponsor or qualifying spouse or partner.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children.

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

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 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.

See the 0 open points

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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