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Successful family reunification

If you have just completed our simulator, you are eligible to apply for a family reunion visa in Belgium. This is an important step.
You can now start preparing your application.

If you come directly to this page, please note that it is dedicated to people who wish to prepare their file for family reunification with a Belgian, within the framework of a marriage, without going through an immigration lawyer.

Family reunification

I had two rejections before discovering La Cour des Grands and then I had my visa accepted thanks to them in two weeks. 

Fatiha EH.

Morocco

Super support for family reunification, thanks to Rochelle and Ruben for their availability.

Marc and Latifa

Morocco

Thanks to you I can see my daughter every day al Hamdulilah

Mammadou

Guinea-Conakry

Accessible and really reassuring, even if it takes a while to get a response, they followed up my file until I got a positive answer.

Fanta

Senegal

Convenient online solution that makes it easy to understand what the government expects of us. Thank you very much.

Olivier and May

Thailand

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  • Marriage to a Belgian man or woman

    Family reunification allows you to apply for the right to live in Belgium with your Belgian spouse. Whether you are married abroad or in Belgium, this procedure gives you the right to legally join your Belgian husband or wife in Belgium.

  • Owner or tenant

    It doesn't matter whether the Belgian citizen has rented or owned a home: the main thing is to demonstrate that the accommodation is stable and suitable for cohabitation.

  • Employed, self-employed... or even unemployed

    The Belgian spouse does not need to have a full-time job to apply. They do, however, need to demonstrate that they have sufficient resources, whether in the form of professional income or unemployment benefit. And if the Belgian spouse doesn't earn enough, we explain how to argue even if the Belgian spouse's income is below the tax threshold.

  • Marriage celebrated abroad: what to do?

    If your marriage took place outside Belgium, it must first be recognized by the Belgian authorities. Rest assured: the Visa Academy foresees all possible situations and explains each step in detail, depending on the country in which the marriage was contracted and your personal situation.

  • Step-by-step method

    To build a complete file that meets the expectations of Belgian embassies and the Foreigners' Office.

  • Courses available in 7 languages

    French, Dutch, English, Arabic, Russian, Albanian, German and more to come.

  • Ready-to-use models

    Fully customizable templates for letters, forms and proof of sufficient resources, even if the Belgian spouse is below the legal threshold.

  • Check&Go

    The possibility of having your file checked by a legal expert before submitting it.

  • Questions and answers

    A question-and-answer area to clear up any doubts you may have and get support, even from a distance.

  • Independent platform

    The Cour des Grands is a private initiative that carries out its missions in complete independence from the political powers that be.

  • Marriage to a Belgian man or woman

    Family reunification allows you to apply for the right to live in Belgium with your Belgian spouse. Whether you are married abroad or in Belgium, this procedure gives you the right to legally join your Belgian husband or wife in Belgium.

  • Owner or tenant

    It doesn't matter whether the Belgian citizen has rented or owned a home: the main thing is to demonstrate that the accommodation is stable and suitable for cohabitation.

  • Employed, self-employed... or even unemployed

    The Belgian spouse does not need to have a full-time job to apply. They do, however, need to demonstrate that they have sufficient resources, whether in the form of professional income or unemployment benefit. And if the Belgian spouse doesn't earn enough, we explain how to argue even if the Belgian spouse's income is below the tax threshold.

  • Marriage celebrated abroad: what to do?

    If your marriage took place outside Belgium, it must first be recognized by the Belgian authorities. Rest assured: the Visa Academy foresees all possible situations and explains each step in detail, depending on the country in which the marriage was contracted and your personal situation.

  • Step-by-step method

    To build a complete file that meets the expectations of Belgian embassies and the Foreigners' Office.

  • Courses available in 7 languages

    French, Dutch, English, Arabic, Russian, Albanian, German and more to come.

  • Ready-to-use models

    Fully customizable templates for letters, forms and proof of sufficient resources, even if the Belgian spouse is below the legal threshold.

  • Check&Go

    The possibility of having your file checked by a legal expert before submitting it.

  • Questions and answers

    A question-and-answer area to clear up any doubts you may have and get support, even from a distance.

  • Independent platform

    The Cour des Grands is a private initiative that carries out its missions in complete independence from the political powers that be.

We know that successful family reunification with a Belgian citizen, even in the case of a recognized marriage, depends not only on your relationship or your personal situation, but above all on the quality of the file you submit.

At La Cour des Grands, we have developed a clear, rigorous and accessible method to help you put together a complete file that complies with the requirements of Belgian law. You benefit from university-level support, comparable to that of a lawyer specializing in immigration law, while retaining the freedom to proceed at your own pace, at a much more affordable rate.

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  • Access to all multilingual courses

    Complete courses available 24/7 in 7 languages(FR, NL, EN, DE, AR, RU, SHQ)
  • Sample legal documents

    Motivation letters, letters to obtain a laissez-passer, documents to prove means of subsistence, attestations, procedure for recognizing a foreign marriage in Belgium, lists of foreign ministries and contact details, list of diplomatic posts abroad, documents required to apply for family reunification directly from Belgium, etc.
  • Legislative updates and advice

    Content updated to reflect changes in the law on foreign nationals
  • File checked by a lawyer specializing in immigration law

    This is the Check&Go option, which allows you to benefit from a complete pre-deposit analysis, with precise feedback.
  • Live question-and-answer sessions

    Ask a lawyer your questions, in a group or individually
  • Assistance in the event of refusal

    Personalized advice if you need to contest or re-file 

Family reunification with a Belgian national - Spouse of a Belgian national (only)

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family reunification of a belgian husband and wife

About the course

This module guides you through the process of reuniting your family with your Belgian spouse in Belgium. Discover the specific legal requirements for spouses, the necessary documents and the steps to follow to put together a complete file. The Cour des Grands provides you with practical advice to maximize your chances of reuniting your family in Belgium under the best possible conditions.
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What will I learn?

  • Tips from immigration lawyers on how to successfully apply for family reunification
  • Preparing and submitting pass applications
  • Writing a cover letter to accompany an application for family reunification
  • Make an appointment to submit an application for family reunification on dedicated platforms
  • Gather and legalize all documents required for visa applications
  • Duly complete the visa on web form, filling in the relevant information in the right place and avoiding errors that render the form incorrect or incomplete.
  • Follow the progress of a visa application with the SPF Intérieur (IBZ)
  • Anticipate requests for additional information from the Aliens Office to avoid lengthening the family reunification procedure.
  • Take the necessary steps to have your marriage recognized in Belgium
  • Submit the supporting documents required by the Aliens Office, whether you are employed or unemployed
  • Make up for any shortcomings in your file (for example, you do not have sufficient means of support) by demonstrating to the Aliens Office that your situation allows you to accept family reunification.

Course Curriculum

The Belgian group member is an employee with an open-ended contract.

  • Prepare valid and complete travel documents
    06:19
  • Demonstrate matrimonial ties with the Belgian sponsor
    04:31
  • Confirm the identity of the Belgian group member
    01:19
  • Demonstrate stable and sufficient resources for the Belgian partner (120% of the reference amount)
    03:05
  • Demonstrate stable and sufficient resources for the Belgian group member (100% of the reference amount)
    03:43
  • Demonstrate decent and adequate housing for the Belgian partner (tenant)
    03:20
  • Demonstrate decent and adequate housing for the Belgian group member (owner)
    02:37
  • Demonstrate guaranteed health coverage in Belgium (health insurance - mutuelle)
    02:00
  • Apply for a visa online on visa on web
  • Mandatory administrative fee
    01:59
  • Legalization of your documents
    03:32
  • Make an appointment with TLS Contact or VFS Global to submit your visa application.

The Belgian regroupant is a salaried employee with a fixed-term contract.

The Belgian regroupant is an employee with a temporary contract.

The Belgian group member is looking for a job

The Belgian group member is a self-employed natural person

The Belgian group member is self-employed - a company director

€ 99,00 / year

Material Includes

  • Multilingual instructional videos (FR, NL, EN, DE, SHQ, RU, AR)
  • Access to Q&A sessions with Privilege Access +.
  • Verification of the entire file before submission with Accès Privilège +.
  • Detailed written instructions on how to compile a correct and complete file and submit it independently
  • Access to our sample cover letters and pre-written documents to complete your family reunification application.
  • Access to our pass request template
  • Access to our model power of attorney for family reunification applications
  • List of diplomatic posts responsible for submitting applications
  • List of doctors approved by Belgium abroad
  • Access to our legislative updates
  • Access to personalized advice in the event of refusal

Requirements

  • Confirmation from the simulator or a legal expert at La Cour des Grands that the legal conditions for family reunification have been met.
  • If the simulator referred you to a call for further analysis, this means that the conditions for family reunification were not perfectly met. The simulator is cautious and will stop you in your tracks as soon as a criterion is missing. If this is your case, we strongly advise you to book a call to confirm that the course offered on our platform will meet your expectations.

Target Audience

  • This course is designed for Belgians who want their spouse (foreigner or foreigner) to join them in Belgium.
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