If you are applying via an agency or educational consultant, we recommend you consult with them for assistance with the visa procedure, as it may require professional guidance.
If you are applying directly, please consult with our admission office at [email protected].
A third-country national must apply for a D visa at the Belgian diplomatic or consular post competent for the place where they habitually reside abroad.
The procedure to be followed for submitting a D visa application and the form in which supporting documents must be submitted are explained on the post's site and/or the external service provider with which the post works (VFS Global, TLS Contact).
The general rule is that the applicant must submit the following items:
A third-country national who wishes to pursue full-time higher studies at an institution of higher education in Belgium, or a preparatory year for such education, and a third-country national who, after completing their studies, asks to be authorized to extend their stay in order to seek employment or set up a business, must prove that they have sufficient means of subsistence.
The minimum amount for the means of subsistence is set by Royal Decree and indexed every year. For the 2026 - 2027 academic year, this amount is 1,062 euros net/month.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence is provided by submitting one or more of the following documents:
For more details, please visit the official government page: Sufficient means of subsistence.
A financial service provider specializing in blocked account services for international students.
According to their website, Studely's blocked account service is recognized and accepted by the Belgian Immigration Office (IBZ), Belgian consulates, and municipalities for student visa applications.
Service recognized by Belgian Immigration Office, consulates, and municipalities (as stated on studely.com).
Dedicated services for students applying for Belgian student visas (also serves France and Germany).
Blocked account setup, blocking certificate (AVI) for visa applications, monthly fund release upon arrival in Belgium.
Mobile app and web platform for account management.
Multi-language support available.
€1,062/month minimum for 2026-2027 (total €12,744 for 12 months) as per Belgian visa regulations.
How to proceed: visit studely.com/en/belgique for complete information about their service, current fees, terms, and step-by-step instructions to open your blocked account.
The decision to grant or refuse a D visa is taken by the Immigration Office. In the event of a refusal, the decision and the reason for the refusal are notified to the applicant by post. Applicants may introduce an appeal against this decision.
When your visa application is sent to the Immigration Office for a decision, you can track it through the app “Follow-up the visa application”.
For the most current and detailed information, please refer to the official Belgian Immigration Office website: IBZ website.
We guide every admitted student through the visa process directly, by email, scheduled calls, and other communication channels, as it becomes relevant to your stage in admissions. If you're already an advanced-stage candidate and haven't heard from us yet, check your email inbox (including spam/junk) first, then contact our admissions office if a document is missing, a step seems delayed, or a deadline has passed.