Is a consulate or the Immigration Office asking you for a declaration of support and its translated supporting documents? Here is what this document is for, which supporting documents to translate, and how to build a solid sponsor file.
📖 See also: family reunification · bank statements · documents for immigration
What is a declaration of support?
The declaration (or commitment) of support is the financial commitment of a sponsor to cover the costs of stay, health and repatriation of a person invited or joined in Belgium. It is often requested for a short-stay visa or a family reunification, accompanied by proof of the sponsor's income.
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Support file to translate?
Sworn translation of the declaration and the sponsor's supporting documents. Quote within 1 hour.
Which documents to translate?
- The declaration of support itself, if it is foreign.
- Proof of income of the sponsor: payslips, bank statements.
- Employment certificate or employment contract.
- Proof of accommodation depending on the request.
Good to know: ask the consulate or the Immigration Office for the precise list of supporting documents and the target language. The financial file must be complete and consistent.
Sworn or professional?
For a consulate or the Immigration Office, plan for a sworn translation of the official documents. This is the level expected for a residence or visa procedure.
How to proceed
- Gather the declaration and the sponsor's proof of income.
- Confirm the list and the target language with the consulate or the Immigration Office.
- Entrust the sworn translation to a sworn translator.
- Submit a complete and consistent file.
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A complete and accepted sponsor file
Sworn translation of the declaration and the supporting documents, handled in one consistent order.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which supporting documents accompany the declaration?
Generally the sponsor's income: payslips and bank statements, sometimes an employment certificate. Confirm the list with the recipient.
Is a sworn translation needed?
For a consulate or the Immigration Office, most often yes. Ask for the target language (French or Dutch).
Can the whole file be handled at once?
Yes, we translate everything in one order to guarantee coherence and deadline, with an express option if the deadline is tight.
Urgent visa or residence application?
Express available for your support file. Translations ready for the consulate.