According to Belgian law, foreign applicants should first of all obtain a residence permit to obtain a passport. Under the terms of the Belgium Residence Program, when investing at least € 350,000 in registering or purchasing a business in Belgium, the applicant is issued a temporary residence permit for a period of 1 year with the possibility to renew it and obtain permanent residency in 3 years. After 5 years of living in the country, the investor should pass a test of his knowledge of one of the official languages (French, German or Dutch) and confirm active participation in the economic life of Belgium. Investments are directed to one of the regions of the state (Brussels, Wallonia or Flanders) and are fully refundable. The spouse and children can participate in the Belgium Residence Program and obtain passports together with the investor.
Belgian Passport
by Investment
Discover new opportunities
with a Belgian passport
Benefits of Belgian passport
Visa-free entry to 183 countries,
including the Schengen area,
the EU, Canada, Hong Kong.
Flexible tax system
for income optimization.
Acquisition of real estate
in the EU at a lower cost.
Favorable conditions for enrolling
in European universities.
Opportunity to expand your own business
to the international market.
Dual nationality and retention
of the native citizenship is allowed.
Secure a stable future in a European developed state
for your family
with a Belgian passport
How to acquire Belgian passport by investment
Belgian passport
application process
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1Apply to the municipal
Passport Office of Belgium. -
2Submit fingerprints, electronic signature and photos.
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3Payment of a mandatory government passport fee of € 65.
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4Receive Belgian passport 5 days after the application.
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