Institute of Development Policy

Visa application

All information on how to apply for visa's can be found on the UAntwerp Visa page. Please note that the procedure described there does not apply to VLIR-UOS scholars. If you are receiving a VLIR-UOS scholarship, you will receive specific visa instructions from the VLIR-UOS scholarship office.

Proof of solvency

A proof of solvency is required for the visa application and highly recommended for self-sponsoring students. The proof of solvency issued by the University of Antwerp is accepted by Belgian Embassies to proof the financial solvency of students.

The student will transfer a certain amount to the University of Antwerp, i.e. € 1000 per month in Belgium; a total of € 12,000 and € 100 handling fee for one academic year (12 months). Upon receipt, IOB issues the proof of solvency that enables the applicant to start his/her visa application.  

Prior to arrival in Antwerp, the student opens a Belgian bank account for which he/she will receive instructions. The University of Antwerp will transfer this sum in 3 instalments.

Who can apply?

The following applicants can apply for a proof of solvency:

  • applicants who have obtained a (provisional) letter of acceptance and have exhausted all other possibilities to provide evidence of sufficient financial means needed to obtain student visa type D
  • students who need to extend a valid residence permit for a new academic year if already studying at the University of Antwerp

Procedure

Submit a request for a proof of solvency to greet.annaert@uantwerp.be.

Important remarks

  • A proof of solvency can only be issued if the exact required amount is received. If a higher amount is transferred, the student will not receive the surplus.
  • Transaction costs are at the charge of the sender.
  • Registration fees cannot be transferred within the framework of a proof of solvency.