| Money you must show | €1,062 a month for 2026-2027 Up from €835. Royal Decree of 12 January 2026, applies to new applications for 2026-2027 onwards and is indexed every 15 February. Through a blocked account that is 12 x €1,062 = €12,744. Source: EMN Belgium / FPS Foreign Affairs, checked 27 October 2026 |
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| Visa fee | €180 visa handling fee plus €251 Immigration Office contribution fee The €251 fee applies from 1 January 2026. Students with a Belgian grant and under-18s are exempt from it. Source: Belgian Immigration Office / FPS Foreign Affairs, checked 27 October 2026 |
| Work while you study | 20 hours a week in term, unlimited in official holidays No work in the summer before your first academic year. Source: Study in Flanders / Study in Belgium, checked 27 October 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | Search year: up to 12 months Apply at least 15 days before your A card expires. Unrestricted access to the labour market during the year. Source: Belgian Immigration Office, checked 27 October 2026 |