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Can I bring my husband to Belgium?

Leia Doyle

Can I bring my husband to Belgium?

Your partner can only join you in Belgium via family reunification if your partnership is officially registered. The law distinguishes two types of registered partnerships: a partnership considered to be “equivalent to marriage” and a “legally registered partnership”.

How long can a US citizen stay in Belgium without a visa?

90 days
U.S. Citizens don’t need to obtain a Belgium visa when travelling to Belgium for up to 90 days for tourism and business purposes. However, US nationals are required to hold a US passport, which should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of their stay in Belgium.

Do I need a Schengen visa if I am married to an EU citizen?

If you have a residence card as an EU national family member and you are not accompanying or joining your EU spouse / partner in the Schengen country, you must apply for a visa to enter that country.

How can I get Belgian citizenship by marriage?

Even if you want to acquire citizenship through marriage to a Belgian national, you must have been living together for three years, still fulfill the five-year residence requirement and also have knowledge of one of the three main languages.

Does Belgium accept Americans?

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes. According to the Embassy of Belgium in the United States, U.S. residents may travel from the United States to Belgium without an Essential Travel Certificate. International commercial flight options currently exist for U.S. citizens in Belgium to return to the United States.

Is Belgium safe for American tourists?

Belgium is generally a safe place for travel, however there is a bit of crime here and there. However, petty crimes such as muggings, bag snatching, and pickpocketing are common in tourist areas, so it’s important to use common sense when you’re out and about.

Are US citizens allowed to travel to France?

Is France open to U.S. tourists? Yes, U.S. citizens can currently travel to France. On June 18, the same day that the European Council added the United States to its list of countries approved for entry, France moved the United States to its “green list” of countries.