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EXCHANGE STUDENTSThis information is for students
who participate in exchange programs with the following recognized organizations:
JINT vzw, AFS, VIA (in Taiwan: ICYE), International Youth Exchange (IJU), Youth
for Understanding, Bouworde, International Association Agricultural Students (IAAS),
Rotary Club International, World Education Program, Erasmus and Tempus Programs.
Note: only ROC nationals or foreigners with ARC in Taiwan can apply for
a visa through our office.
Remarks:
- The
consular fee for a resident visa is 180 EURO, at the moment equal to 7560 NTD.
This fee can vary according to the exchange rate. Consular taxes for legalizing
documents are calculated seperately for each case.
- The applicant has
to apply in person.
- Visa applications for this type of visa are received
from Monday through Friday 9.00 to 11.30 on working days.
- Visa application
forms, medical certificate and guarantee letter are available at this office or
can be downloaded.
- Medical check
should be performed by a doctor appointed by this office (list available).
Required
documents:
- 3 visa application forms, signed by the
applicant + 3 recent photos within 6 months with white background
- Passport (validity at least 15 months) and
copy of passport
- Police record for every person older than 18 (legalised
by a Notary Public and afterwards by the bureau of consular affairs, MOFA)
- Medical certificate certifying the applicant has not
contracted a contagious or transmittable disease, or a disease that can be dangerous
for public safety.
- Admission and guarantee letter (original document)
issued by the exchange organisation.
- If applicant is a minor: autorisation
letter signed by both parents that states clearly purpose and duration of stay.
- The applicant must apply in person, a life picture and fingerprints will be taken.
Note: all documents only have 3 months validity
Formalities after arriving in Belgium:
The Alien
has to register with the city hall of the place of residence within 8 days of
arrival and submit his passport and admission/guarantee letter from the exchange
organisation. After the usual verifications, the ciy hall will issue a resident
permit (Certificat d'inscription au registre des etrangers -C.I.R.E.), valid from
5 months to 1 year, depending on the case. This permit allows the alien to travel
within the Schengen States and to apply for a visa with the foreign diplomatic
representative offices in Belgium. The delay between registering at the city hall
and issuing the resident permit can take 3 to 6 weeks depending on the city. |
