BOARDING PASSHOME → BELGIUM

Study in Belgium

At the heart of Europe, with applications now handled directly in Dhaka. Here is the long-stay student visa (Type D) process.

At a glance

Visa	Long-stay student visa (Type D) for studies over 90 days.
Where to apply	Belgian Visa Application Centre (VFS), Banani, Dhaka. Appointments are mandatory.
Fees	D visa handling fee €250, plus VAC service fee BDT 12,325. Non-refundable.
Contribution fee	If you have no scholarship, a separate contribution is paid into a Belgian bank account before you apply.
Money to show	A minimum amount indexed each year. We confirm the current figure with you.
Who decides	The Immigration Office in Brussels.

Rules, fees and amounts change. We confirm the latest official figures with you before you apply.

Registration, admission or pre-registration at a higher education institution organised, recognised or subsidised by the public authorities.
A diploma that gives access to Belgian higher education.
Proof of funds, insurance, a medical certificate and a police clearance certificate.

Scholarship: confirmation from the Belgian authorities, or your university’s scholarship letter.
University-held account: some universities hold your first-year funds and pay you monthly.
Sponsor in Belgium: legalised Annexe 32 affidavit, ID, family composition and income proof.
Sponsor outside Belgium: usually immediate family only, with a legalised Annexe 32, apostilled relationship documents, income proof and 6 months of bank statements.

Get admitted
At a recognised institution, with the right attestation.
Arrange your financial proof
Choose the route that fits: scholarship, university account or sponsor.
Pay the contribution fee
If you have no scholarship, before submitting your file.
Medical certificate and police clearance
From the embassy’s certified doctor in Dhaka, and a PCC with apostille.
Translations and legalisation
Sworn translations into English, French, Dutch or German where needed.
Book and attend your VAC appointment
In Banani, Dhaka, Sunday to Thursday.
Track your file
Use the file number to follow your case with the Immigration Office.

The core documents. Your embassy or university may ask for more, and we check your full list with you.

Students at private institutions not recognised by the Belgian government must submit extra documents, including proof of full tuition payment and a study plan.

We will never promise you a visa or a decision date. What we promise is a complete, carefully checked file.

Can I apply in Bangladesh?

Yes. Belgian visa services are available at the VAC in Banani, Dhaka.

Where do I get the medical certificate?

From one of the embassy’s certified doctors. We give you the details.