Are you in a relationship or related to an EU citizen family member?

We help you assert your family reunification rights in Belgium, even if you are already in the territory.

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Your rights exist, but they don’t apply automatically

European law provides a clear framework for family reunification, but each file must still prove:

  • The exact nature of the family tie (marriage, legal cohabitation, ancestry, lasting partnership, etc.)
  • The regularity and sufficiency of the European citizen’s income
  • The existence of adequate housing and health insurance
  • Past cohabitation or financial dependence in certain cases

A single missing or poorly presented element can lead to refusal, which is why we help you build a solid and compliant file.

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Who is concerned and what must be proven?

Family reunification with an EU citizen applies to several categories of relatives, each with its own conditions:

  • If you are married or a legal partner: you must provide an official document, prove the EU citizen has sufficient housing, health insurance, and stable resources.
  • If you are in a lasting relationship (even without marriage or legal cohabitation): you can prove your tie through cohabitation of more than one year, a common child, or written evidence (photos, messages, etc.).
  • For dependent children: the condition applies until 21 years, or beyond if you prove financial dependence and effective custody.
  • If you are a parent of the EU citizen: you must demonstrate financial or medical dependence, as well as past cohabitation.
  • For other family members up to the 4th degree (siblings, grandparents…): you must prove either prior cohabitation, or financial dependence, or need for assistance for health reasons.

Even if you are already in Belgium, including in irregular residence, the procedure remains accessible in certain cases.

A refusal can be avoided with an adapted strategy, solid evidence, and serious support. We help you maximize your chances whether you are in Belgium or abroad.

We support you at every step

Our goal: to transform your personal project into a solid and admissible application to the administration.

1

Analysis of your situation and family tie

We clarify your status (spouse, partner, child, parent, etc.) and identify the applicable regime.

2

Choosing the appropriate procedure

Municipality or consulate? Residence application or D visa? We guide you based on your current place of residence.

3

Building your complete file

We gather all necessary evidence:

  • income,
  • housing,
  • insurance,
  • proof of relationship or dependence.

4

Follow-up until decision

We handle follow-ups, management of additional requests, or appeals in case of refusal.

For over 25 years, our firm has supported mixed couples and families of EU citizens in their family reunification procedures in Belgium.

  • PM

    I am glad to get a positive decision from the immigration office for my parents due to Avocats Halabi & Associés. I thank you so much for your efforts. I strongly recommend Avocats Halabi & Associés specially Mrs A-S PALSTERMAN for immigration process.

  • SK

    Maître Halabi was a gem with us. She took my short-stay visa application to heart. Her intervention with the Immigration Office clearly made the difference. Within 10 days, my visa application was granted. I'm so happy to have found her. The distance between us (Africa) made no difference. I recommend her without hesitation!

  • PM

    We used Maître Halabi's services for a family case (family reunification) and, despite a stricter context, the result was positive. She knows this subject inside and out and the file was very well prepared. Thank you.

  • OG

    Je remercie infiniment cabinet Halabi & Associés, surtout Maître Palsterman qui s'est occupé de mon dossier. Grâce aux conseils très professionnels de Maître Palsterman nous avons réussi l'impensable. Pour moi c'est le meilleur cabinet d'avocats spécialisé dans regroupement familial.

  • AA

    My wife and I thank Maître Palsterman from Cabinet Halabi for her efficiency and support during the family reunification procedure. Our file wasn't easy, but the firm didn't give up and it was positive.

  • AA

    I highly recommend this law firm with the best lawyers - you won't regret it. It's truly professional work, they are absolutely wonderful. Don't hesitate to contact Maître Halabi and her associates. A thousand thanks also to Maître Palsterman for all your efforts!

  • RS

    I am absolutely delighted to share my experience with Maître Halabi, an outstanding lawyer specializing in family reunification in Belgium. Maître Halabi demonstrated great mastery of immigration law and remarkable empathy, accompanying us every step of the way with patience and understanding. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking reliable and effective support.

  • BR

    Maître Halabi and her collaborators handled our case with empathy, professionalism, and persistence. It's largely thanks to them that my wife and I were finally able to be reunited. I warmly recommend their firm.

  • RM

    I used Cabinet Halabi twice: first for my family reunification visa, and more recently for my Belgian nationality file with Maître Bodart. Everything always went smoothly with great professionalism, excellent responsiveness in email exchanges, and serious support from start to finish. I highly recommend this firm!

  • DK

    A friend recommended this firm because he had experienced the same situation as me: a D visa refusal for family reunification. So I made contact, and everything went very well. Mrs. Palsterman handled my file very seriously: she was very clear in her explanations from start to finish and always responds quickly to emails. I am really very satisfied and I recommend this firm 100%. A big thank you also to the entire team for their professionalism and support.

  • HK

    Super bureau d'avocat. Nous avons effectué un regroupement familial D (5ans). Les avocats sont présents avec nous jusqu'à l'obtention du visa. Visa obtenu. Je les recommande fortement car sans leurs aides je n'y serais pas parvenue. Un grand merci à Maître Lombaert.

  • AH

    A big thank you to Cabinet Halabi & Associés, and especially to Maître Palsterman, for their exceptional efficiency. Thanks to their intervention, my wife's visa was obtained immediately. Very grateful. Impeccable service. 5/5

  • AL

    Advocat Halabi's team has been nothing less than a lifeline for our family. We are beyond grateful to Advocat Aurélie, Emerence, and Emmanuelle for their unwavering guidance and support throughout this entire process. Highly recommended.

  • LM

    After an initial refusal, I was fortunate to benefit from the expertise of Cabinet Avocats Halabi & Associés. Thanks to your rigorous support and valuable advice, we were able to prepare a solid file. Thanks to the firm, we received a favorable response just four days after submitting our file, which allowed me to quickly obtain my D visa. I am extremely grateful for the dedication and professionalism you demonstrated.

  • PD

    After an initial family reunification refusal, we contacted Cabinet Halabi. The appointment was scheduled very quickly; we were listened to and immediately reassured. We were accompanied step by step. Each of our questions received a detailed response the same day or the next. A few months later, thanks to their advice, our new application was accepted! We are incredibly happy to have had the chance to work with Maître Palsterman and the rest of the team.