Batshuayi, 22, has signed a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
"I am delighted to sign for one of the biggest clubs in Europe and embark on the next chapter in my career," he told the club's official website.
"I hope I can help Chelsea win many trophies during my time at Stamford Bridge.
"Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois have told me many good things about the club, and with Antonio Conte coming in it's an exciting time to become a Chelsea player.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for myself and my family, I am looking forward to playing in the Premier League next season."
Batshuayi underwent a medical at Belgium's training base in Bordeaux before signing agreeing the deal, becoming Chelsea's first signing since the appointment of Antonio Conte as first-team head coach in April.
Crystal Palace reportedly had a £31.6m bid accepted for Batshuayi on Monday, while West Ham United and Juventus were all said to have registered serious interest in signing him this summer, but Chelsea's swift approach has proved decisive.
Batshuayi -- who scored 17 goals for Marseille in Ligue 1 last season -- came off the bench to score the second goal in Belgium's 4-0 rout of Hungary in Toulouse on Sunday, and could feature again when Marc Wilmots' men take on Wales in Lille.
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