Visa Info for Indian Students Going to a University in Belgium
- 14835 INR Visa fee
- Required Proof of language
- Not required Interview
D visa (national long-stay visa)
If you're a student from India, you'll need the D visa (national long-stay visa) to study in Belgium. This visa is made specifically for students like you who are ready to begin their study abroad adventure in Belgium. Find out the best information about the process of getting the D visa (national long-stay visa) to decide if studying abroad in Belgium is right for you.
Main steps to take for the Belgian student visa
Here is what Indian students have to do to get a student visa that will allow them to study in Belgium:
You can schedule an appointment and apply through a VFS Global Centre in India. You can complete the visa application form online, print it and bring it with you, along with the necessary documents, at the Visa Application Centre on the day you scheduled your booking. Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. The payment can be made at the centre too. At the centre you will have your biometrics collected. You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre.
Indian students will have to provide biometrics during the visa application process. Your biometrics are, basically, extra identification (e.g. fingerprinting and pictures) that countries use for security purposes.
You won't have to attend a visa interview during the application process.
The D visa (national long-stay visa) from Belgium is valid for up to 90 days. So that you can stay during your entire degree programme, you may need to renew your visa every year. If you want to stay in Belgium after your degree is over, you will have to apply for a different visa, or a visa renewal through the immigration office.
How much will I have to pay for the student visa?
To apply for the Belgian D visa (national long-stay visa) , you will also have to pay a fee of 14835 INR. Depending on your situation, Belgian authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in India, or through a bank transfer.
You need to pay a Supplementary fee for D visa of 201 EUR if you study in a private higher educational institute.
Indian students will need to get health insurance for the Belgian visa.
Which documents are required for my student visa?
When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you have enough money to support yourself during your study programme. you need proof of funds of 730 EUR per month
Indian students will have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in Belgium. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around Belgium.
Indian students will need to take a medical test before arriving in Belgium.
Indian students won't need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in Belgium.
The decision making time might be longer during some periods (summer months, holiday season). Therefore, make sure to submit your visa early enough.
Look at the Belgian immigration website for more detailed visa information.
Belgium
Belgium, the birthplace of the largest electronic dance music festival in the world, and one of the oldest producers of chocolate in Europe, is an amazing place to study Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology, along with eating awesome French fries.
With great universities, amazing highways that can be seen from the moon, and ranking second for countries with the tallest men. in the world, Belgium is the perfect destination for international students.
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