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Visa Attorney Assistance | Approval of a Belgian Freelance Visa Application

The client who came to the visa attorney had been offered work in Belgium and came to Daeryun to request assistance in obtaining a freelance visa.

1. The Client Who Came to the Visa Attorney

Through systematic document preparation and a tailored strategy, the client who came to the visa attorney completed the Belgian freelance visa review process without difficulty and successfully obtained the visa.

The Client Who Requested Assistance with the Freelance Visa Application

The client had worked as a freelancer in interior and spatial design in Korea and had carried out numerous projects.


The client later received a collaboration offer from a local design company in Belgium, but the freelance visa application procedure was complex and it was uncertain whether the client's circumstances met the requirements, so the client felt a considerable burden.

Accordingly, the client requested assistance from a Daeryun visa attorney in order to obtain a Belgian freelance visa.

Summary of the circumstances of the visa attorney case

2. The Belgian Freelance Visa as Explained by the Visa Attorney

The Belgian freelance visa is a visa that may be applied for when staying long term (90 days or more) for the purpose of self-employment or freelance activity in Belgium.

Whether the visa is issued is determined by a comprehensive review of the applicant's career, business plan, and potential contribution to the Belgian economy and society.

To engage in freelance activity, the applicant must first obtain a Belgian Professional Card, through which the applicant can prove that the activity is lawful.

In addition, the Belgian long-term self-employment and freelance visa may be applied for from up to 6 months before the planned departure date, and all documents must be submitted no later than 15 days before the departure date.

General Conditions

To apply for a Belgian freelance visa (or self-employment visa), the following basic requirements must be met.

▶ Possession of a valid passport

• The applicant must hold a valid passport.
• The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the end date of the stay in Belgium, and at least 2 blank pages are required.

▶ Submission of identity verification documents

• When applying for a Belgian visa, a Criminal Record Check must be issued in English and submitted.
• Documents issued in the Republic of Korea must receive an Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and they must have been issued within the most recent 6 months as of the visa application date.
• Providing false information may result in a disadvantage in the visa review.

▶ Submission of a medical certificate

• To apply for a Belgian long-term stay visa, a medical certificate issued by a designated hospital must be submitted.
• The medical certificate must have been issued within the most recent 6 months as of the visa application date.
• The list of designated hospitals can be confirmed at the Embassy of Belgium in Korea.

3. The Visa Attorney's Assistance

Summary of the visa attorney's assistance

The visa attorney provided the following assistance so that the client could successfully obtain a Belgian freelance visa.

Document Preparation and Strategy Development

By closely analyzing the client's freelance activity plan and career, the attorney selected and collected materials to meet the criteria for the issuance of the Belgian Professional Card and for the visa review.

The attorney prepared a list of the required documents and confirmed the legal effect and reliability of each document, preparing them in a form that would be trusted during the visa review process.

Securing Evidence of Freelance Career and Activities

To establish that the client could lawfully engage in freelance activity in Belgium, the attorney systematically organized the details of the projects performed to date, the periods of activity, and the income records.

The attorney then secured the following public documents and, after translation and apostille certification, prepared them in a form ready for submission.

· Domestic income certificate
· Relevant qualifications and certificates of completion
· Contracts and portfolio for the projects performed

Support for Preparing the Business Plan

The visa attorney provided support so that the client's freelance activity plan would be reflected in the business plan in specific terms that met the Belgian review criteria.

The attorney analyzed the local market conditions and competitive landscape and systematically organized key items such as the project execution plan and the financial plan.

The attorney also prepared supporting documents to substantiate the feasibility of the plan, thereby enhancing its credibility in the visa review.

4. Result of the Visa Attorney's Assistance: Successful Issuance of the Freelance Visa

Visa issuance as a result of the visa attorney's assistance

As a result of the visa attorney's assistance, the client was able to obtain the freelance visa.

The client expressed deep gratitude, saying that the client could now carry out the activities planned in Belgium without difficulty.

If You Need Assistance?

A Belgian freelance visa application is very demanding to prepare, because it involves a rigorous review of various factors such as the applicant's career, business plan, and potential contribution to the Belgian economy and society.

Daeryun thoroughly analyzes the Belgian visa regulations and supports tailored document preparation and strategy development suited to each client's individual circumstances.

In addition, by working with our in-house evidence investigation center, we systematically collect and analyze the necessary supporting documents in preparation for the visa review.

If you are experiencing difficulties in the Belgian freelance visa application process, we invite you to request assistance at any time from Daeryun through a 🔗legal consultation reservation.

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