Staying in Belgium as a Student [closed]

I am interested in pursuing a masters programme in Belgium and one of the benefits of the scholarship I saw is an 860 euro allowance per month. I am wondering if anyone knows if this will be enough? i am from the Philippines and the cost of living here is different so I have no idea how far an 860 euro budget can go. by the way, the allowance will cover for food, public transport and personal expenses, excluding rent.

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For once, I think it's possible to give a general opinion. EUR 860 is slightly over the level of welfare benefits (revenu d'intégration) and it's lower than the minimal wage for full-time work (between EUR 1000 and EUR 1400 depending on age). Median (after-tax) wage is EUR 1800.

But rent is a big item so your allowance should provide a comfortable income if you don't have to pay for accommodation out of it.

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Can I stay in Belgium after study?

Once you are graduated and your legal stay as a non-EEA student has expired, you can no longer stay in Belgium, unless you have applied for a different residence permit, based on another legal purpose of stay in Belgium, before the expiration date of your residency as a student.

How long can you stay in Belgium student visa?

As an international student, you'll need to apply for a national long-stay visa (D visa), which allows you to stay longer than 90 days in Belgium. The procedure to obtain a visa for Belgium varies depending on the Belgian consulate or embassy you use.

What is a blocked account Belgium?

Blocked account procedure (Proof of Solvency): This procedure involves the payment of a sum of money into the bank account of the university where the student is admitted to enrol. This sum is then transferred in instalments into the account opened by the student after his/her arrival in Belgium.

How long I can stay outside Belgium?

More than 3 months and up to 1 year abroad If you are going abroad for more than 3 months, you must in principle report the reason for departure, the duration of the absence and return to the municipality before departure. Make an appointment at the Migration Counter or your service centre.

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