Yes.

Studely operates in compliance with Belgian regulations and the requirements of the Immigration Office.

The procedure complies with the requirements of embassies and municipal administrations.

The Studely blocked account is a secure solution that allows international students to prove that they have sufficient financial resources to the embassy or municipality:

• Obtaining a Student Visa (Type D)

• Renewing a residence permit in Belgium

• Application for a job search after completion of studies

You deposit an amount in advance, which is then paid back to you each month to cover your expenses (accommodation, food, transportation, etc.).

⚠️ Please note: the blocked account is not used to pay your university registration fees (minerval).

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The amount depends on:

• The legal minimum set by royal decree and indexed each year on the website of the Immigration Office https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/ressortissants-dun-pays-tiers/etudes/favoris/sufficient-means-subsistence

• The number of months covered (usually between 5 and 12 months)

The minimum is calculated monthly and may vary depending on the academic year. For the 2026/2027 academic year, it amounts to 1,062 euros net per month.

Studely will provide you with the exact amount based on your situation using the following simulator: https://avi.studely.com/tools/price

Studely rates for Belgium are available by clicking on the following link: https://www.studely.com/en/tarifs/belgique

Payment can be made by:

• Yourself

• A parent

• A sponsor

• A relative

Important: the transfer references must be strictly adhered to to avoid any delays.

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Payment in AFRICA

Possibility to deposit the money in cash or by transfer from our partner banks.

You can visit the link below to see our offices and addresses in the relevant countries: https://www.studely.com/en/contactez-nous

In case of local or mixed payment, the fund transfer fee or international transfer management fee of 2,2% on the total amount deposited in the Studely bank account in Africa applies, in addition to the Studely service fee.

• Transfer in the SEPA zone (in euros)

Possibility to transfer money from the account of a country in the euro payment area and receive it directly to your European Studely account.

In general, SEPA transfer fees are free.

• Transfer outside the SEPA zone (America, Asia, Oceania, other countries than the 16 in AFRICA where we have representations)

Ability to deposit and transfer money locally.

Any transfer fees and/or exchange fees applied by the bank are at your expense. Do not hesitate to contact the local banks for more details on this subject.

Please note: for the above three cases, you are only allowed to pay funds into this account if you have received and signed your STUDELY Blocked Account Agreement and have received the bank details of the STUDELY team.

By choosing Studely, you get the following benefits:

• A digital platform for the autonomous management of your blocked account and monthly payments via the Studely app

• Free creation of a European bank account from abroad with the order of a MasterCard bank card

• Personalized support

• Comprehensive administrative support

• Fast support in case of visa emergencies

• A single point of contact

• Discounted or free access to social and cultural activities (concerts, festivals, sports activities, etc.) organized or supported by Studely

• Access to study spaces during periods of blockade* in several Belgian cities

Studely supports you beyond just opening the blocked account.

*Blockade: Period before exams in higher education where schools are usually closed.

For some schools (EAFC UCCLE, EAFC Namur-cadets, EAFC Jean-meunier, ULB, Uliège, etc.), a financing plan must be demonstrated by the student during the admission phase, generally in January.

Studely offers two solutions for this type of financing for the 2026/2027 academic year:

• OPTION 1 (Prior Attestation – Partial Payment)

Deposit (min. 20% of the total amount of the deposit, i.e. 2549€ + Studely service fee 350€)

Balance to be paid after admission

• OPTION 2 (Prior Attestation – Full Payment)

Total payment (Total amount deposit 12 744 € + Studely service fee 350 €)

This type of application (partial or total payment) must be submitted by completing the following form available by clicking on THIS LINK

No.

It is only used to prove your means of subsistence.

The registration fee must be paid directly to your institution.

Yes.

However, students who wish to be accompanied or joined by their spouse and minor children must prove that they have a means of subsistence at least equivalent to the reference amount. https://dofi.ibz.be/en/stable-regular-and-adequate-means-subsistence

The means of existence must be at least equal to 110% of the guaranteed average minimum monthly income (GAMMI), i.e. €2.408,79 net/month. (Amount indexed on April 1, 2026)

This amount must be increased by 10% for each additional dependent family member of the foreign national being joined, regardless of whether this family member already legally resides in Belgium or is applying for family reunification.

Example 1: 1 student and 1 family member = €2,408.79

Example 1: 1 student and 2 family members = €2,649.669

You can get a custom simulation via the following link: https://avi.studely.com/tools/price?langKey=en

No. The total amount can be paid in several instalments.

However:

• It is essential to upload all the proof of the transfers made into the application.

• The Blocked Account Certificate will only be generated once the full amount has been received in the Studely account.

Once in Belgium:

1. Via the STUDELY app, you activate the receipt of your first monthly payment.

2. You click on "Receive my first monthly payment".

3. You complete the requested information.

The procedure takes about 5 minutes.

Monthly payments are as follows:

Sent between the 25th and the end of each month.

For example: the October 2026 installment will be generated on October 25 and sent between October 25 and October 31, exclusively to your payment account in the Studely app.

Yes.

Each student is entitled to one request for an "exceptional transfer" per year.

A form to be requested from Studely must be completed and justified to justify the request.

This form can also be used to report a delay in payment during the process of creating or finalizing the blocked account.

No.

The regulations require a monthly payment to guarantee your financial autonomy throughout the academic year.

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Your travel insurance is active as soon as you arrive in Belgium.

It includes:

• 3 months of free travel insurance in partnership with StudCorp

• A dedicated insurance advisor

• Assistance and repatriation to your country of residence (actual costs)

• Coverage for medical and hospital expenses in Belgium up to €30,000

Yes.

When you arrive in Belgium, you must submit it to the municipality to order your residence permit. It is an essential document. Otherwise, you will need to take out private health insurance locally, which involves an additional cost.

Once the 3 months of the StudCorp insurance have expired, you must take out a mutual health insurance in Belgium which is mandatory for all international students. We recommend health insurance with the Belgian mutual insurance company Partenamut.

The Studely card is linked to your payment account that can be accessed through the mobile app.

It allows you to:

• Track your spending

• Receive your transfers

• Make your payments on a daily basis

Features:

• International Mastercard

• Usable in more than 210 countries

• Contactless payment

• Sécurisation 3D Secure

The card can be ordered before your departure and will be received upon arrival in Belgium.

Yes.

You can fund your Studely payment account or receive money from the 16 countries in Africa where we have representations, for the payment of your tuition fees or rent for example.

This service is independent of the blocked account. More details on this link: https://www.studely.com/en/recevoir-de-largent

How does it work more concretely? Click on the tutorial video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFSmLna4O-Q

Yes.

Do you live in a country of the African countries below?

• West Africa: Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, Benin, Togo, Guinea Conakry, Burkina Faso.

• Central Africa: Chad, Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo.

• North Africa: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia.

We offer you the opportunity to open a European account in the name of the student from Africa in just 5 minutes before your arrival in Belgium.

The opening to this service is 100% free.

Click on the link below to learn more: https://www.studely.com/en/paiement-scolarite

With this service, you can pay, for example, with peace of mind from your home country:

• equivalency fees

• the school's administrative or admission fees

• registration or tuition fees

• fees to the Immigration Office

No.

The monthly payments are paid exclusively into your European Studely account.

In the event of force majeure, it is possible to pay the monthly instalment into the European account of the student himself or that of a third party (subject to the prior signature of a power of attorney signed by the student).

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No.

Creating a Studely blocked account automatically gives you access to a European payment account.

This account will allow you to carry out your transactions (shopping, housing, shopping, etc.).

Opening a Belgian bank account depends on administrative procedures and generally requires a residence permit.

A loan solution is currently only available to students of Cameroonian nationality through CCA BANK and for students from a nationality of a West African country via SCOLARIS, regardless of their place of residence.

For more information: https://www.studely.com/en/financement-caution

This funding allows:

• Obtain a loan covering up to 80% of the amount of the blocked account

• To put together your file with the help of Studely

• Receive funding in 10 days (subject to acceptance)

• Benefit from a personalized repayment plan from 1 to 12 months

Subject to validation by our partner banks.

Yes.

Funds are kept in a secure environment and used only according to the terms of your contract.

The Certificate is obtained within a maximum of 48 hours working days, after:

• Validation of the student's documents in the app, including the passport and the letter of admission or enrolment in a school in Belgium.

• Receipt of funds (total amount of deposit and Studely service fee).

The blocked account certificates that we generate are in French and English and we insert a verification method via a QR Code that ensures authenticity through the unique verification code we generate: https://www.studely.com/en/controle.

This implies that the contract is signed between the student and Studely beforehand.

⚠️ Proof of transfer is not enough: the funds must be credited.

In the event of an official refusal:

You can use the following link: https://www.studely.com/en/remboursement

• Request a refund of the deposited amount (excluding non-refundable service fees)

• Request the retention of funds for a future request (without having to pay the service fee again)

The processing time for a refund request is approximately 30 days.

Some applications may be forwarded to the Immigration Office for validation.

Full terms and conditions are specified in your Studely contract.

The regulations require us to make a monthly payment to ensure your financial independence during the specified period.

However, if you plan to leave Belgium early and still wish to receive the balance of your blocked account, you must provide us with proof that your local authority has duly recorded your declaration of departure (Annex 37), and, where applicable, an order to leave the country (Annex 12) that you have received from the Belgian authorities.

Please note that we reserve the right to contact your Municipality or the Immigration Office to verify the documents provided before proceeding with the payment of your balance via a refund form, which we will make available to you upon receipt of the requested documents.

Yes, it is quite possible.

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For example, a student who benefits from a Master Mind scholarship awarded by the Flemish government. This scholarship amounts to €852 per month, while the minimum amount required is €1,062 per month. The student will therefore have to pay the difference of €210 into the STUDELY blocked account and select the number of months corresponding to the duration of his/her stay covered by the scholarship.

The following simulator shows exactly what information to enter in the "Financial information" section: https://avi.studely.com/tools/price?langKey=en

However, it is very important to note that, in the application, the student will have to upload the following documents in the two sections below for the application to be valid:

• Passport: a clear and legible copy of a valid passport
• Letter of admission: proof of their admission + their scholarship contract indicating the monthly amount and duration of the coverage (Attention: the student must combine the two documents in a single PDF file before uploading it!)

You can contact us via:

• Call/SMS: +32 465 56 57 32

• WhatsApp: +32 465 56 57 32

• E-mail : contact@studely.com

• Meeting point: Cantersteen 47, 1000 Brussels (Central train station)

Our team remains at your disposal.