Retiree wanting to Live in Belgium & Travel Europe

Hi,

Few people see Belgium as a place to retire. As a result, there is no visa adapted to this type of request.

In reality, for the Belgian administration, the bottom line is that you do not cost anything to the country. So if you can prove a serious monthly income as well as full medical coverage, you should obtain the visa on the basis of exceptional circumstances.

Here are a list of usually asked documents:
- A certified birth certificate (ie with an apostille) and a translation for each member of your family
- Copies of marriage certificates (with apostille) or divorce with translations, if applicable
- A medical certificate issued by a licensed physician (the consulate or embassy will give you a list)
- The completed application form (s); (https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/index.html)(https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/Guid … gique.aspx)
- Passport-type photos (one to six or more, depending on the circumstances);
- A work permit (if you intend to work) or proof that your employer has applied for a work permit for you;
- proof of authorization to practice your profession in the country (if you are self-employed, journalist or another regulated profession) or a professional card, which serves as a work permit for certain independent professions;
- a police report (sometimes called a "certificate of good conduct");
- proof of your financial resources (if you do not intend to work);
- proof that you have health insurance;

phipiemar wrote:

Hi,

Few people see Belgium as a place to retire. As a result, there is no visa adapted to this type of request.

In reality, for the Belgian administration, the bottom line is that you do not cost anything to the country. So if you can prove a serious monthly income as well as full medical coverage, you should obtain the visa on the basis of exceptional circumstances.

Thanks so much... you were very kind to take the time to respond with the list of docs. My choice of Belgium is because I worked for Dow Chemical for 40 years and Dow has a plant in Terneuzen and I know some Belgian and Dutch employees who work there. So, I thought Brussels would be a great place to visit and use as base to travel in Europe.

Thanks again, Kindly...