Belgium Residence Permit for Investors
Time to Permanent Residency: 5 Years ~ Time to Citizenship: 5 Years
Belgium is highly developed with world class living conditions and gateway to Europe. The European Union headquarters is based in Brussels and Belgium has a full time membership in Europe Union and Schengen zone. Belgium is very business friendly country and is at a strategic location ideal for exports and trade. The country has affordable real estate prices compared to other neighboring EU countries and is a leading country for Investment. The currency is euro and French is widely spoken in Belgium. Antwerp is widely known for diamond cutting industry. Brussels and Ghent are visited by millions of tourists every year. Belgium offers investor visas under business for investors and entrepreneurs who want to invest and do business in Belgium.
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Unlike many other countries in Europe Belgium offers an “investor visa” program where applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. This is in contrast to the European countries offering clearly defined rules for investor visa programs based on real estate investment. Applicants can apply by forming a Belgian company. Successful applicants can gain permanent residence and citizenship after five years. Typical investment throughout the five year period is €350,000 – €500,000. Permanent Residence may be claimed after 5 years of living in Belgium. To gain citizenship by investment in Belgium investors must pass a language test in either Dutch, German or French.
Key Facts
Investment of up to €500,000- Full family residency
- Flexible. No requirement to reside
- Schengen free travel
- Potential future citizenship
Documents Required
The application form for a long-stay visa- Passport valid for your intended stay in Belgium
- Two identical passport pictures of you
- Health insurance coverage for the period that you will reside in Belgium
- Civil status documents such as marriage or birth certificates
- Proof of your arranged accommodation in Belgium
- Proof of your financial means like personal bank statement etc.
- Police clearance certificate
