Who pays for the visa fee

Vincekoops Member

Member since 03 June 2023

VincekoopsMember25 September 2023 00:31:51

Dear all,

A single permit had been submitted by a Belgium company. I already received a work permit and the addendum 46.

So the next step is to start the visa D process at the Belgium Embassy. Who has to pay for the visa in this case - is it me or the company?

Please share you experience.

lregaladohdez New member

Member since 22 November 2022

lregaladohdezNew member25 September 2023 07:01:03

You should talk with the company hiring you, maybe they pay for it, but in principle, it's you who has to present the payment, so you should do it.

mohanealabib Member

Member since 14 July 2023

mohanealabibMember25 September 2023 07:09:18

Honestly, they pay for it if the initiative comes from their end. If they don't, you should pay for it.

If you come from a particularly poor country with low salary and high conversion factor, you can discuss this with them, but i highly recommend you do all the payments unless they do it themselves.

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Aneesh Belgium Expert

Member since 11 April 2010

AneeshBelgium Expert25 September 2023 14:01:15

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As mentioned above, its totally upto what you agreed with the company. Some companies pay/reimbourse this expense, some not.

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