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Just arrived in Belgium with a D visa to start your studies? A new administrative step awaits you: obtaining your A card, your residence permit in Belgium.
For students from outside the European Union, this process is important. An incomplete file can lead to requests for additional documents and delay the processing of your application.
Here are the main documents to prepare.
The first essential document: your valid passport.
You will generally need to provide a copy of your passport as well as documents related to your stay, specifically your D visa.
Before your appointment, check that your personal information is correctly recorded on all your documents.
You must be able to prove that you are officially enrolled in a higher education institution in Belgium.
This could include a final certificate of enrollment issued by your university or college.
This document is used to verify your student status and the reason for your stay in Belgium.
This is one of the most essential parts of your application.
Belgium requires international students to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to cover their needs during their stay and will not become a burden on the social welfare system.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, the reference amount is set at: €1,062 net per month
For a full 12-month year: €1,062 × 12 = €12,744
There are several ways to prove these resources, including a blocked account, a scholarship, a qualifying loan, or a formal sponsorship agreement.
Why choose a blocked account?
A blocked account allows you to deposit the necessary funds in advance and provides a certificate to verify your financial resources to the authorities.
With Studely, the blocked account certificate is issued once the funds have been received and the required documents have been provided.
You must also have health insurance that covers risks in Belgium, in accordance with the conditions applicable to your stay.
It is therefore important to verify that your insurance meets the required criteria before submitting your application.
Discover Studely health insurance.
Depending on your profile and situation, other documents may be requested by the municipal administration.
It is therefore recommended to check the exact list of documents with your local municipality, as practical procedures and required documents may vary depending on the student's situation.
Once you have obtained your A card, keep your documents in a safe place and monitor its expiration date.
If you continue your studies the following year, you will need to plan for its renewal and once again provide proof of sufficient means of subsistence.
This is precisely when the blocked account can also be used to prove your financial resources for the following academic year.
Are you preparing for your arrival or renewal in Belgium? Discover the blocked account solutions offered by Studely and the steps to obtain your certificate of means of subsistence.