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BREAKING: Belgium Hikes Immigration Fees in 2026. Alex’s Full Fee Guide

BRUSSELS — April 9, 2026. The Belgian Immigration Office (Office des Étrangers) has officially confirmed the new administrative fee rates for non-EU residents. These changes impact everyone from tech talent and students to those seeking family reunification or Belgian citizenship. I’m Alex, founder of WelcomeBelgium. I’ve analyzed the latest releases from the Moniteur Belge (Belgium’s […]

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Belgium Immigration 2026: Constitutional Court Overturns Strict Family Reunification Rules

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In 2026, Belgium has found itself at the heart of a unique legal paradox. While the government, led by Asylum and Migration Minister Annelies Van Bossuyt, attempts to implement the “strictest migration policy in the EU,” the country’s highest judicial authorities — the Constitutional Court and the Council of State — are systematically blocking these

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Belgium’s 2026 Migration Reform: Key Trends and Harsh Reality

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Hi there! Alex from WelcomeBelgium is back. If you thought the bureaucracy in 2025 was a headache, 2026 has prepared a real survival quest for us. Belgium has officially pivoted toward a policy of “selective openness”: the doors are wide open for high-tier talent, but for everyone else, the screws are being tightened to the

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Belgian Citizenship 2026: €1,000 Fee and New Naturalization Rules

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As of January 1, 2026, Belgium has implemented a major reform of its citizenship legislation. The most significant change is a tenfold increase in the administrative application fee. While the fee was previously €100, the current cost in 2026, including mandatory indexation, is set at €1,030. This measure aims to reduce the burden on the

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What Income Is Now Required for Family Reunification in Belgium in 2026

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Belgium has once again increased the minimum income required for family reunification. In 2026, this has become one of the most discussed immigration topics, because the new rules affect spouses, children, partners, and even the families of highly skilled workers. I’m Alex, and today we’ll look at how much income is now required for family

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