Studying in French-speaking Belgium: visa and administrative processes

How to get a visa to study in French-speaking Belgium.

In Belgium, whether you are an international student or researcher, the visa you need will depend on both the duration of your stay and your nationality. Although some of the formalities need to be completed in your home country, don’t forget that you will still need to complete some of the administrative processes once you arrive in Belgium.

Different administrative processes depending on your status

The administrative processes to obtain a visa to study in French-speaking Belgium will differ depending on your status and/or nationality. You may come under one of the following three cases:

• you are an international student (except China);
• you are a researcher;
• you are a Chinese student.