If you're a student from Indonesia, 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.
Here is what Indonesian students have to do to get a student visa that will allow them to study in Belgium:
You have to complete and sign the application form, then you will have to make an appointment to come personally to the Embassy or Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Indonesia to present your documents and to register your biometric data.
Indonesian 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.
To apply for the Belgian D visa (national long-stay visa) , you will also have to pay a fee of 2844000 IDR. Depending on your situation, Belgian authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in Indonesia, 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.
Indonesian students will need to get health insurance for the Belgian 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. the proof of funds amount is unknown
Indonesian students won't 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.
Indonesian students will need to take a medical test before arriving in Belgium.
Indonesian 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.
Processing time of visa depends on type of visa: ideally and when a complete file is presented, decision might be taken in a few days’ time up to 2-3 weeks.
Look at the Belgian immigration website for more detailed visa information.
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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