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Belgian student blocked account: amount and certificate
The amount paid, the certificate issued and its language are three separate checks. Prepare the required evidence before your visa appointment.
Understand the processWhat amount applies in 2026–2027?
Link to this sectionThe Immigration Office lists a minimum of €1,062 net per month for 2026–2027. Under its blocked-account evidence route, twelve months total €12,744. This covers subsistence; it does not guarantee a visa.
Transfer receipt or certificate?
Link to this sectionFor its students, ULB issues the certificate after receiving funds and required documents. A transfer receipt alone does not trigger issuance. Check your own institution’s procedure.
Blocked account, scholarship or Annex 32?
Link to this sectionA blocked account is not the only evidence route. The Office also lists qualifying scholarship or loan certificates and an Annex 32 undertaking. Have your chosen route and supporting records checked; do not assume an ordinary balance statement is equivalent.
Which records should you send for translation?
Link to this sectionGather the final certificate, attachments and written consular instructions. Identify records already in an accepted language. For the others, specify the applicant’s name, target language and required format. If a certificate needs correction, obtain the corrected version from its issuer first.
Before translating your financial evidence #
The published threshold for 2026–2027 is €1,062 net per month. Identify your chosen financial-evidence route before selecting records for translation.
Preparation advice from CertiDocs #
Fictional example: the transfer appears in your banking app, but the expected certificate has not arrived. Ask the issuer about its progress and prepare the other records. Translate the final version after checking your name and the period covered.
- Keep the consular instruction with each record.
- List separately the records already in an accepted language.
Prepare the next step
Documents to prepare
- Academic year and institution
- Named certificate and period covered
- Recipient’s language requirement
Steps to follow
Choose the evidence route
Confirm the required certificate and separate charges with the institution.
Request the translation you need
Send CertiDocs the complete records, requested language, destination country and instructions received.
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Frequently asked questions
+−Does the blocked account pay my tuition?
+−Must I translate my certificate into English?
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