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For non-EU students admitted to a recognised Belgian institution. It lets you live in Belgium for your studies and usually allows some part-time work alongside your course. Tuition, recognised admission and proof you can support yourself are the pillars here.
Your permit is tied to genuine, ongoing studies, so changing course is possible but a lack of progress can put renewal of your student permit at risk.
Non-EU nationals who want to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days to study, typically at a recognised higher education institution aiming for a degree recognised in Belgium.
You must demonstrate stable, regular and sufficient means of subsistence so you can support yourself without becoming a burden on public funds.
Yes – non-EU graduates of Belgian higher education can generally stay for up to 12 months to look for a job or start a business.
Family reunification for students is more restricted than for workers, so whether your spouse or children can join depends on meeting specific conditions – confirm with the Immigration Office.
Non-EEA students can generally work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with that limit not applying during official holiday periods.
It's for non-EU students admitted to a recognised Belgian institution. It lets you live in Belgium for your studies and usually allows some part-time work alongside your course, with tuition, admission and proof of funds as the pillars.
Yes. The Blue Card offers favourable family reunification with no prior period of stay required, and your spouse can access the labour market in Belgium.
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Study abroad — Belgium