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Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. It covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.5 million, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe, with a density of 376 per square kilometer (970/sq mi). The capital and largest city are Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

Legally, Belgium is a sovereign state and a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. Its institutional organization is complex and is structured on both regional and linguistic grounds. It is divided into three highly autonomous regions: Flanders in the north, Wallonia in the south, and the Brussels-Capital Region. Brussels is the smallest and most densely populated region, as well as the richest region in terms of GDP per capita.

Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups or Communities: the Dutch-speaking Flemish Community, which constitutes about 60 percent of the population, and the French-speaking Community, which constitutes about 40 percent of the population. A small German-speaking Community, numbering around one percent, exists in the East Cantons. The Brussels-Capital Region is officially bilingual (French and Dutch), although French is the dominant language.[12] Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political conflicts are reflected in its political history and complex system of governance made up of six different governments.

You are required to present the following documents if your nationality is not eligible for a visa-free entry to Belgium:

Fully completed, printed, and signed Belgium visa application form

A language preference form that will determine which language your application is going to be processed (French, German, Dutch, or English)

Two identical passport-sized photos which are no older than three months

A passport that is valid for at least three months before the planned date of departure, issued in the last 10 years, and contains two blank pages

Copies of previous visas if applicable

A cover letter that states your purpose of visit

Round-trip flight ticket information

Travel insurance is valid in Belgium and the Schengen area as well.

Hotel booking or accommodation documents covering the duration of stay

Proof of civil status

Proof of sufficient income that will cover your expenses during your visit

Supporting visa sponsorship documents of the sponsor if applicable

There are additionally required or supporting documents from certain applicants:

Employment contract

A letter from the company that states your absence, duration of the stay, and confirms returning to current job

Bank statement of the last six months

Income tax return if applicable

Original bank slips

Copy of business license

Company bank statement of last six months

Income tax return if applicable

Proof of enrollment and no objection certificate from the registered school

Sponsorship documents if the applicant cannot support himself/herself financially during the period of the stay

Proof of pension of the last six months

What is Visa Sponsorship for Belgium?

Visa sponsorship is required in Belgium or any Schengen member state if the applicant cannot cover his/her expenses for educational or touristic purposes by own in the duration of the stay. A sponsor could be a parent, sibling, other relatives, or a friend. However, it would increase the chances to obtain a visa if the sponsor is a first-degree relative and has a permanent residence permit or citizenship in a Schengen country. The required documents from the sponsor are:

A signed sponsorship letter that clearly states the relationship with the applicant, information on how and what expenses going to be covered, personal and contact info of both the applicant and the sponsor, and accommodation details of the applicant

A scanned copy of the ID

Proof of sufficient funds such as bank statements or payroll

Proof of estate or business ownership if applicable