DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED

WHEN APPLYING FOR A VISA FOR FAMILY REUNION

(parents in a state of financial dependency wishing to

reunite with children in Belgium)

1) A valid passport: To be obtained from the local Public Security Bureau. Please submit two photocopies of your complete passport (all the filled pages).

2) Four application forms signed and dated by the applicant. These forms are to be completed in Dutch, French or English, preferably by typewriter. On each form a 2-inch photograph should be affixed.

3) Two photocopies of the applicant’s identity card.

4) A notarized birth certificate. *

Please submit two photocopies of this document. The original certificate will be returned to you when the visa is granted.

5) A notarized certificate proving the family ties with the child residing in Belgium. *

6) A notarized certificate of good conduct together with a translation. This document has to be certified by the Shanghai Municipal Foreign Affairs Bureau or the relevant provincial Foreign Affairs Bureau. It is valid six months only from the date of issue. In case you resided in a foreign country during the latest 5 years, you should moreover submit a certificate issued by the relevant authorities of that foreign country. *

7) A notarized certificate concerning your professional duty or your retirement status.*

8) A certificate of registration issued to the child(ren) by the municipality in Belgium and a photocopy of the child(ren)’s Belgian Identity Card or unlimited residence permit in Belgium.

9) Sufficient proof of your financial dependence on the child residing in Belgium. (proof of regular remittances).

10) Two envelopes with family name, first name, post code and address in Chinese and your telephone number.

11) Depending on circumstances, other documents may be demanded.

Note: All documents (except those under 1, 2 & 3) have to be produced in one original and one photocopy.

You should submit all the required documents listed above in person Monday through Thursday from 9:30 till 12:00 AM.

Visas can be picked up Monday through Friday from 14:00 till 16:30 PM.

Only complete files will be accepted.

Your dossier will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for approval.

You will be informed in due time of the decision taken by these authorities.

*: All notarized certificates shall be authenticated by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Foreign Affairs Bureau or the relevant provincial Foreign Affairs Bureau before being authenticated by the Consulate General of Belgium.

Shanghai, 01/02/2004

DO NOT PHONE before receiving formal notice from the Consulate General.

NO INFORMATION will be given.