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Belgium Raises Study Visa Financial Requirement for Non-EU Students

3/8/2026

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Starting in 2026-2027, non-European students applying for Belgian study visas must prove monthly resources of €1,062, up from €835.
The higher monthly threshold raises the annual requirement to about €12,700.
Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt signed the policy change.
Universities back the adjustment, having previously adopted a similar threshold.
Non-EU students will be eligible for social assistance after five years of residency, and a guarantor database will address financial commitments.

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Starting in 2026-2027, non-European students applying for Belgian study visas must prove monthly resources of €1,062, up from €835.
The higher monthly threshold raises the annual requirement to about €12,700.
Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt signed the policy change.
Universities back the adjustment, having previously adopted a similar threshold.
Non-EU students will be eligible for social assistance after five years of residency, and a guarantor database will address financial commitments.