You will first need to follow a number of Department of State procedures to add your spouse, partner or child to your orders. Visitor visa section 11(6) is ONLY issued to a spouse of a South African citizen or permanent residence holder who is possession of a Relative's visa.The spouse must then complete a passport application. Use our I130 affidavit sample and tips to create a strong affidavit for your spouse. Include these key points and avoid common mistakes. A long stay visa is required for all persons, including American citizens, who want to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days. US visa law does not recognize common-law relationships; therefore a partner or fiancée is not eligible to apply for derivative visa status. Self-petitioners petitioning based on abuse from a spouse need to show they were in a good faith marriage. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application form, filling in each of its sections.