Who can sponsor a family reunification application in Belgium?

The right to family reunification depends on the status of the person already in Belgium, known as the sponsor. The conditions differ according to the sponsor's nationality and residence status.

Because a Belgian sponsor, a third-country national with a residence permit, and a recognised refugee or subsidiary protection holder are each subject to different rules, the first step is to identify which category the sponsor falls into, as it shapes the documents and conditions that apply.