I have researched through the internet that it's quite tough to move into belgium and start a new life. but I'm willing to do anything to move with this person. I have stumbled upon the option of marriage to obtain residency but the thing is that it would be a gay marriage as we both are males.He's only 24 years.
Any recommendation would help as I'm going through tough times over here. Though I'm willing to accept any means or hear out any option that I may have to move into Belgium. For my career life over there I don't think it would be too hard since I know 2 languages and I'm starting to learn Dutch over here...
Unfortunately you cannot visit Belgium, or any Schengen Zone country, on a Tourist Visa and then apply for another visa. To get a Student Visa you must first apply to a university. Once the university provides you with a letter of acceptance you can apply for a Student Visa.
Most courses at Belgian universities are taught in French, though there are a few taught in English. So you will need to find a university that teaches the course you want, in a language you understand. But there is every chance that university will not be near your friend! This means you might need to have money for accommodation and living expenses, in addition to course fees. You will need to prove that you can support yourself in order to get a Student Visa.
As a student you will be allowed to do some part-time work, but if this affects your studies your visa will be cancelled and you will be sent home.
I really think you should travel to Belgium as a tourist for a few weeks and see how the relationship works out, and only then consider what to do for the future.
Brussels and Belgium are good places to come to live and work, whether you are planning to stay for a year or two or maybe for longer. Here are some of the advantages:
Belgium has a lucrative job market
There is high demand for qualified skilled professionals. This is especially so in Brussels, where most of the EU institutions are based. Plus there are many international corporations located in the city and surrounding region. Flanders to the north of Brussels is also host to many internationally known companies.
Housing is relatively affordable
Parts of Brussels can be expensive, but rents in Belgium are generally much lower than in Britain or London. There's also no shortage of affordable property to buy as well as to rent.
Commuting is easier and cheaper than in UK
Although the trains can be full, distances tend to be relatively short. And train tickets are much cheaper than in Britain and are half-price everywhere in Belgium at weekends.
Transport connections are excellent
Living and working in Belgium and especially Brussels means that you're never far from the UK. The Eurostar high speed train service with the UK is now very fast and much more convenient than flying, assuming you live in southern England. It takes under 2 hours to get from the centre of Brussels to the centre of London. You're also never more than a few hours away from Belgium's North Sea coast, most of which consists of golden sandy beaches.
A more relaxed work culture
The work culture in Belgium is more relaxed than in the UK and employees have more legal protection and social benefits such as vacation, which is usually a generous 5 or 6 weeks after the first year. There are also more public holidays.
Great food and drink
Belgium also has a world renown cuisine that surprises even the French. There is also an enormous range of excellent Belgian beers to try!
Language isn't really a problem
Most people in Belgium speak pretty good English and in many large companies the working language is English. Belgium and especially Brussels has a big expat population and you can get by in most cases in English. Learning French or Dutch (Belgium's two main languages) is however a good idea to get the best out of the country and in order to integrate better.
The media is international
Media in Belgium is very international, especially television. Most Belgians have cable TV (which also now carries Internet and phone services). There are some 40 TV channels available, most of which are non-Belgian. And BBC1 and BBC2 are available throughout Belgium as standard.
To sum up: Belgium is a great location whether you're looking to emigrate longer term or just to spend some time living and working in another EU country. Belgium isn't perfect of course, but overall, I'd say the advantages outweigh any disadvantages.
You won't get a visa because you only have a high school diploma. In order to be considered for a visa, you would need to have several years of education under your belt, in highly skilled professions such as medicine, engineering, that kind of thing. AND you would need to be proficient in both Dutch and French, in order to get on in Belgium.
Same-sex marriage is legal in Belgium (since 2003) but honestly, if you've never really met this person face to face, you need to be careful. The thing about the Internet is that anyone can pretend to be anything.
My advice: Go to college in the US, and work on improving yourself. Either way, it's better to focus on that rather than thinking along the lines of 'I want to be qualified to live and work in Belgium'. Chances are that your relationship with this Belgian might not last - you're only 19 - so it would be as well to be prepared for anything anyway.
Consider studying in Belgium (or one of the countries around it) after you got to the right level in the USA.
Likely you will need college at least, maybe one year of university, to get you to the level you need for university in Belgium.
Choose a study you want, as you will have to work for it, it will not come easy. But if you have the brains you can make it to Belgium that way. (If you can scrape up the money that is.)
Otherwise you will need to wait till you are old enough to get a fiancee (or whatever it is called for you) visa. I guess you will also need to be 21 for it, that is the age in many European countries.
Added after reading your additional details:
You need to apply at an university and be accepted to get a student visa.
Best select a couple of universities or studies and look up online about foreign students at the university. Most unis will have that information on their sites, in English, as it is a common thing these days.
That way you know what to expect.
If after that you still have some questions about study in Europe, contact the uni and ask, they have staff to help out. A friend, used to be on Y!A answers often, has had that for a job before coming to Y!A. So I know they do exist but do not have contacts handy.
If you do come over on a tourist visa you have to leave after 90 days, but if you have the money it might be a good way to get to know your love without having to rely on his money. You will only get your student visa if you qualify for it, whether you are at home or in Belgium.
If this guy is at all serious he had better visit you first in the US before you go anywhere.
Seriously, my friend was in contact with a guy in the Netherlands for months and months. She is a grown women and should of known better.
All was fine, he was flirting with her etc. on line but the moment she was ready to go over and visit him in person things got weird. All of a sudden he was posting photos of his fiance and telling my friend he was just joking around because he was bored. A real jerk of a guy.
Let him spend his money visiting you and see if he is for real or not.
You seem very young to make such a big decision....The marriage option is one but a big decision.....
You won't get a visa
