Reader question: Can I bring my Thai wife's cousin to Belgium?

I once tried to give a doctor from India the opportunity to receive further training in tropical medicine in Antwerp. Taking the lessons was possible after she first wanted to learn Dutch for a year. Lessons could only be given in our language, not in English. Then problem with accommodation. Would only be allowed to stay for 3 months and then only if I held myself responsible. This meant that I bore all costs and ensured that she returned, including costs for illness or accidents and stupidities. I had to take full responsibility for her. The university had to arrange for any extensions after evaluation. The lady kindly thanked her.

I would immediately inquire with those who dealt with the matter of foreigners. I personally don't like the man who is responsible for that now. Just send a story to Magie De Block. Whether it ends up in her hands, however, is open to question, but those who do nothing will continue to trample in place.
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Bernard,

In principle, the schools are open to students from any country. The difficulty lies in the fact that sufficient knowledge of Dutch must be demonstrated upon enrolment.
It is indeed possible with a little creativity AND provided she finished high school.
Do you have children? Bring her to Belgium as an au pair (arriving in August). She thus receives a residence permit for 1 year.
Before she leaves, have her diploma legalized at the embassy in Bangkok. She must bring her original diploma and legalized copy.
Then you let her study Dutch for speakers of other languages ​​at UCT, 5 courses of 1 month (level NTA5), courses start in September.
You then select a profession from the list of shortage professions and register it at school.
With the proof of registration from the school, you go to the municipality and have her status changed from employee to student.
Then you can also register her in the health insurance fund (small contribution).
Of course you also have to sign a bill of lading.
If you don't have children, you can in principle also have her registered as a student of the Preparatory Year Dutch at bvb. University of Ghent or Antwerp. Then apply for a student visa on the basis of the registration certificate.
You can find more detailed information on the websites of Ghent University, Antwerp, the Belgian Embassy and Foreign Affairs.
I can also personally provide you with more information. I think that the editors can forward any e-mail to my personal e-mail address.

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Peter

Dear Bernard,

Find (via an advertisement or dating site) a future partner for her with sufficient income/means to guarantee her. Have him invite your cousin for three months' holiday. If it clicks, he can apply for a residence permit.