Belgium visas, from Pakistan.

Tourism, business or family visits up to 90 days across the whole Schengen area.

• Valid passport (6+ months validity)
• 6-month personal bank statement
• Travel medical insurance (€30,000 cover)
• Cover letter, itinerary & accommodation

Long-stay national visa to study at a recognised university.

• University admission letter
• Proof of funds (≈ €700/month)
• IELTS / language proficiency as required
• Accommodation & health insurance

Combined work-and-residence permit sponsored by a Belgian employer.

• Qualifying job offer / contract
• Salary meeting the national threshold
• Recognised qualifications
• Police clearance certificate

Join a spouse or family member legally resident in the country.

• Marriage / birth certificates (legalised)
• Sponsor's residence, income & housing
• Relationship evidence
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

Belgium's dedicated route for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a recognised higher education qualification and a job offer meeting the regional salary threshold, offering faster access to family reunification and easier intra-EU mobility than a standard work permit. Confirmed live on Belgium's Immigration Office site as the B29 highly-qualified-worker category.

• Higher education diploma (bachelor's degree or above) or comparable professional experience where permitted
• Signed employment contract of at least 1 year meeting the applicable regional salary threshold (set separately by each region and revised annually)
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)
• Health insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 in medical costs, valid across the Schengen area

Required for non-EU nationals who want to work as self-employed professionals, freelancers, or business owners in Belgium; issued only after the region reviews the economic viability of the proposed activity.

• Detailed business plan demonstrating the economic viability and added value of the proposed activity
• Proof of relevant professional qualifications, diplomas, or prior business/trade experience
• Clean criminal record certificate (issued within the last 6 months, legalised)
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

Lets multinational employers second managers, specialists, or trainee employees from a group entity in Pakistan to a Belgian branch or subsidiary, on a combined work-and-residence permit distinct from the standard Single Permit route. Confirmed live under 'Worker ICT' on Belgium's Immigration Office site.

• Prior employment within the same corporate group for at least 3-12 months immediately before the transfer (exact minimum set by region)
• Assignment/secondment letter detailing role, salary, and duration (max 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees)
• Salary meeting the regional ICT threshold (higher for managers than for specialists or trainees)
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

A short-term, employer-sponsored permit for non-EU nationals to take up seasonal work, mainly in agriculture, horticulture, or tourism, for up to 150 days within any 12-month period.

• Signed seasonal employment contract with a Belgian employer
• Employer's proof that no suitable candidate was available on the regional/EU labour market
• Health insurance covering all risks during the stay, and proof of adequate seasonal housing
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

For doctoral candidates and researchers hosted by a research organisation recognised in Belgium, granting residency tied to a hosting agreement rather than a standard work permit. Confirmed live on Belgium's Immigration Office site, listed under work-based (not study-based) permits.

• Signed hosting agreement with a research organisation recognised by the relevant Belgian region
• A qualification giving access to doctoral programmes, relevant to the proposed research
• Proof of sufficient means to cover the stay
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

A 12-month, non-renewable permit letting graduates of a recognised Belgian higher education institution stay on to search for a job or take the steps to start a self-employed activity, without needing an employer sponsor. Confirmed live on Belgium's Immigration Office site.

• Diploma from a recognised Belgian higher education institution
• Application submitted before the student residence permit expires
• Proof of sufficient means during the job-search period
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)

Required for Pakistani passport holders transiting through the international zone of a Belgian (Schengen) airport without formally entering Belgian territory, since Pakistan is on the common EU list of nationalities needing this visa (Annex III).

• Valid passport (6+ months validity)
• Confirmed onward ticket and itinerary to a non-Schengen destination
• Visa or entry permission for the final destination country, where required

Issued to applicants travelling to Belgium for a specific, pre-arranged medical procedure, covering the confirmed duration of treatment and recovery. 'Medical reasons' is a recognised purpose-of-travel category on the Schengen visa application form.

• Invitation/confirmation letter from the treating Belgian medical institution stating duration and cost
• Proof the treatment is paid or guaranteed (insurance letter, bank guarantee, or blocked account)
• Medical certificate supporting the need for treatment
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

A long-stay visa for applicants travelling to Belgium specifically to marry or register a legal partnership with a Belgian resident, applied for before the couple can move on to a full family reunification permit.

• Certificate of no impediment / single status
• Proof of a stable and lasting relationship (cohabitation history or documented regular contact)
• Proof of the Belgian partner's sufficient means and suitable housing
• Valid passport (6+ months validity)