Moroccans Belgium family reunification income requirements 2026

Belgium has tightened the conditions for family reunification. Since the entry into force of the law of July 18, 2025, on August 18, 2025, people wishing to bring family members must meet stricter conditions, particularly regarding income.

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The most concrete change concerns the means of subsistence required. The sponsor must now justify a net monthly income at least equivalent to 110% of the guaranteed average minimum monthly income. Since the indexation of April 1, 2026, this amount reaches 2,408.79 euros net per month. It is increased by 10% for each additional family member to be supported.

This measure directly affects foreigners living in Belgium, including many Moroccans. According to Myria, the Belgian public body specializing in migration, Moroccans are among the main nationalities of third-country nationals affected by the first residence permits issued for family reasons.

But the reform has faced serious judicial obstacles. On February 26, 2026, the Belgian Constitutional Court suspended certain provisions targeting beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and their family members. These measures included stricter conditions, such as a two-year waiting period, sufficient income, housing and health insurance.

This suspension does not call into question the entire tightening. The new income requirements remain current for affected cases. But it shows that Belgium’s migration reform, presented by the government as a way to reduce the country’s attractiveness, remains legally fragile.

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For Moroccan families concerned, the consequence is clear: family reunification in Belgium becomes more difficult, more regulated and more costly to prove. Applicants must now prepare stronger files, particularly on income, housing and the stability of their situation.