What documents are required to obtain a long-stay visa in Belgium?

While tourists are exempt from a short-term visa, long-term travel requires a national visa of type D. The applicant is required to present completed application forms, a valid passport, a medical certificate from a doctor approved by the embassy, a certificate of good character certified by an apostille, as well as acceptance letters from an educational institution or an official work permit issued in Brussels.

What to do if the consular department requests financial clarifications?

The Belgian authorities are very strict about financial guarantees (Annex 32 for students) and sometimes require verification of the guarantee documents. A courier service to the embassy allows the original forms and guarantees to be delivered directly to the embassy in Tel Aviv. In cases where the schedule is short, an urgent personal delivery ensures that the documents reach their destination quickly to avoid delaying the application.

How is the passport returned after receiving the visa?

Upon completion of the file inspection and visa printing, a fast personal delivery service collects the passport from the mission and delivers it to the traveler against verification of an ID card and signature. This ensures that the passport will be kept in safe hands throughout the journey.

When is international document forwarding required with Belgium?

Commercial companies, diamond dealers operating in Antwerp, and representatives of international organizations in Brussels are required to forward original contracts and corporate documents between the countries. A system of couriers abroad allows for the rapid transport of legal documentation. Fast couriers abroad ensure the rapid arrival of the annexes essential for opening the file.