Belgium has announced a refund program for certain visa application fees. The refund applies to individuals who paid a fee for a visa application submitted between March 2, 2015, and June 26, 2016, according to the Office of Foreigners (Office des étrangers).
This measure follows a legal decision that deemed the fee collection during that period unlawful. The Belgian government has set up a procedure for eligible applicants to claim their refund.
Eligible applicants must submit a request through the official channels specified by the Office of Foreigners. The deadline and required documents are detailed on the office's website.
This refund initiative aims to correct the administrative error and provide financial restitution to affected individuals.
