Non-EU foreigner - Legalisation of a formal obligation

Annex 3bis:

A third-country national who wishes to travel to a Schengen member state, in this case Belgium, must have sufficient means of subsistence or present a 'commitment to take charge' (formal obligation) signed by a solvent person (the guarantor), established in Belgium. This guarantor must have the undertaking to take charge legalised by the municipal administration of his or her place of residence.

Annex 32:

Third-country nationals who wish to follow higher education studies in a higher education institution in Belgium and third-country nationals who, after completing their studies, apply for permission to extend their stay in order to find a job or start a business, must prove that they have sufficient personal means of subsistence. Proof of sufficient means of subsistence may be provided by producing a sponsorship undertaking in accordance with Annex 32. For information on the conditions for being a guarantor, please consult the website of the External site Immigration Office.

By appointment, at the counter of the Administrative Centre of the City of Brussels, to be taken:

For annex 3bis:

  • Completed formal obligation External site Annex 3bis
    Please note: the form must not contain any deletions or modifications and must be printed on both sides
  • Your identity card or residence permit
  • Proof of financial means: a copy of your last 3 payslips (employee), your latest tax assessment (self-employed), or last 3 bank account statements (pensioner or similar)

For annex 32:

  • Completed formal obligation External site Annex 32
    Please note: the form must not contain any deletions or modifications and must be printed on both sides
  • ID card or residence card
  • Proof of family relationship (legalised documents) if you are not Belgian, nor a foreigner admitted or authorised to reside for an unlimited period of time in Belgium/another EU Member State, but a family member up to the third degree of the third-country national being cared for
  • Proof of means of subsistence: a copy of the last 3 payslips (employee), the last roll statement (self-employed) or the last account statements (pensioner or equivalent)

10 euros

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