A controllable EU landing route through study before work.
Route overview
Higher education admission
Typical timeline / duration: 2-5 months
Important notes
Admission or enrolment in full-time higher education at a recognised Belgian institution, or the qualifying preparatory year.
Proof of sufficient means: €1,062 net per month for the 2026-2027 academic year, shown through a blocked account, scholarship, or accepted formal obligation.
Health insurance covering Belgium, medical certificate, and for applicants over 18 an eligible criminal-record extract.
Passport, admission/enrolment evidence, visa D or residence application documents, and sworn translations where documents are not in an accepted language.
The student A card is generally valid for one year and may be renewed if enrolment, funds, insurance, and study progress are shown.
After arrival on a visa D, the student must report to the municipality within eight days; the card has limited labour-market access.
Preparation checklist
准备路线证明：获得认可比利时院校的全日制高等教育录取或注册，或参加合资格的预科年课程。
核对路线限制：持 D 类签证抵达后，必须在八日内向市政机构报到；该卡的劳动力市场准入受到限制。
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