Family reunification

Hello all, does it happens with any one and knows when will I receive email ?
Status on ibz shows that I need to submit additional documents but in reality not received any email on document requirement.
Thank you ! - @Abhimanyu_143

Anyone ever faced this kind of situation before? It's been 4 days now the status is updated. Thank you in advance

Update: Non EU (Sponsor+dependent)

Application date: 31/03

Registration: 24/04

Extra documents: 18/9

Approval : 23/9

Receipt : 25/9

Update: Belgian Sponsor

Application date: 02/05/2025

Registration date: 05/June/2025

Document Request date: 30th September

Documents Submitted: 01/10/2025

Approval email from IBZ: 01/10/2025

@fakharabbas53

Congratulations!

Would be great if you can update after how many days the passport is received.

@fakharabbas53

Congratulations!

Would be great if you can update after how many days the passport is received.

@fnu09 yes will do

@Abhimanyu_143

Sorry brother i am somehow not able to reply your message. I submitted my requested documents at 3 am October 1st and at 9 30 am got the aprroval emal

Hello everyone,

I’m hoping someone here can share their experience or advice ❗

My visa dossier status on the IBZ portal changed on 23 September 2025 asking additional documents. But no email then I received mail on 26th & on 27 th all docs sent and I'm still waiting

When I followed up by email, IBZ replied with the following message:

> “The relevant department took a decision to postpone 23/09/2025 due to additional investigation. The relevant department in Brussels or the diplomatic post abroad will further contact the person if additional information or documents are needed.”

My questions:

What exactly does “decision to postpone due to additional investigation” mean in practice? Another 3 months?

Or is this a standard, generic response while they review the extra documents I already submitted?

If anyone has been in a similar situation, I’d be very grateful to hear how long it took for you

Thanks in advance!

@Abhimanyu_143 If you are Non Belgian IBZ can extend the process by three months and then further by 3 months more, if they need further investigation. There was one more case on this forum in the past

Hello, is there anyone waiting for a visa from May? Thanks in advance 🙏

Dear all,

I just got my Annex 46 and started the process to apply for a D-type visa.  I am planning to apply together with my wife. I have some questions regarding the online VOW form. I hope you can help me.

In 21. Current occupation, should I put my future job in Belgium or my last job (I just finished my last contract (I am in Germany right now), and I am currently unemployed)?

In 30. Host or accommodation, is an Airbnb fine? For how long is it necessary to book the accommodation?

Thanks in advance for any help

@wil85cub

Thanq, Travel insurance they asked

I could not find any information on forum so creating new thread.

We have submitted additional documents requested by ibz 2 weeks back but still no update. I have seen all post where they take decision within 2 days after submitting documents. Does anyone faced this type of issue before ? Any idea on timeline? Applied in April month.

Additional doc- payslips and rental contract. Thank you in advance. Your input would really help me.

@Abhimanyu_143

First of all, people here have already said many times that you shouldn’t create new threads. There are already many topics about family reunification, you can just ask your question there.

Second, the idea that IBZ gives a decision “within 2 days” is completely not true. I don’t know where you read that, but it’s not correct at all.

Third, you didn’t even mention where you applied, in Belgium or abroad. If it’s in Belgium, you will never get a decision earlier than 6 months. If it’s from abroad, it can be faster, but still 6 months is a realistic timeline.

And honestly, I’m a bit upset about this situation, not with you, but with IBZ. In exactly the same case, they refused me without asking for any additional documents. Oh right… I guess because I’m white.

@Abhimanyu_143
First of all, people here have already said many times that you shouldn’t create new threads. There are already many topics about family reunification, you can just ask your question there

I already did but could not received response on timeline.
Second, the idea that IBZ gives a decision “within 2 days” is completely not true. I don’t know where you read that, but it’s not correct at all.

I have seen the timeline from last 2 years on this forum under family reunification can see it's immediate.

Third, you didn’t even mention where you applied, in Belgium or abroad. If it’s in Belgium, you will never get a decision earlier than 6 months. If it’s from abroad, it can be faster, but still 6 months is a realistic timeline.

Applied from abroad and 6 months visa timeline is already gone. Applied on 3rd april.

Additional documents asked on 26th September and sent on same day.

And honestly, I’m a bit upset about this situation, not with you, but with IBZ. In exactly the same case, they refused me without asking for any additional documents. Oh right… I guess because I’m white. -@Mia0210

Really sorry to hear about your case. My intention is only get attention of those people who faced similar situation and can guide.

Thank you

@Abhimanyu_143 If you are applying from abroad, the processing time is 6 to 9 months.

You will have to wait.

Hello everyone,

Please note that the last few posts of @Abhimanyu_143 and responses he has received have been moved to this thread.

Regards

Bhavna

@fakharabbas53

Hi, did you get the passport back?

Non-EU Single Permit holder.

Dependent Visa Application from Mumbai

Application date:- 08/05/25

Registration date:- 04/06/25

Status:- In processing

Does it take so long for approval. They have not even asked for any extra documents.

Please has anyone here been called for an interview at the embassy after application?

Hey there! Immigration has asked me to provide Registered Rental Agreement as far as i provided a physical signed documents which i know lately. Now my question is when i ask my landlord lord she send me a copy of Registered Rental Agreement from FOD. Is good enough to resubmit it or waiting her to give me other original docs as long as her if it is possible to give me. And how long can it take to answer me?

Hi everyone,

I submitted my documents to VFS on June 25. They were forwarded to IBZ on July 29, and I'm still waiting for a response. Is anyone here in the same situation?

My spouse has K card and a 10-year residence permit.

Could anyone please share which applications from July 2025 have recently received a decision?

@Kiflom Kidane

  I think you have to share the myrent.be or myminfin.be rental document that your apartment owner or agency can provide you.

@aysemeierr

Hello 15.05.2025 vfs 03.06.2025 IBZ we are still waiting (non-EU sponsor) and there are applications waiting for April 15

@aysemeierr
Hello 15.05.2025 vfs 03.06.2025 IBZ we are still waiting (non-EU sponsor) and there are applications waiting for April 15 - @Gurbetciadayi

@gurbeyciadayi if havent reached your turn yet, I guess I'll have to wait a bit longer too.

Wishing you best of luck..

@aysemeierr

If you want, you can also look at the website (sikayetvar) where those waiting for a visa share their dates. good luck🙏

@aysemeierr

Hello Someone (from outside the EU) who applied for family reunification on April 14th had their visa approved on October 17th and received their passport today. I think it's April now.

@gurbetciadayi By the way, this is a slightly delayed reference; the total process takes an average of 140-150 days. How do you get this information? I couldn't find any information on sikayetvar

Hi, has anyone gotten updates on their application yet?

Date of application 3rd april both non EU

Registration ibz -8th may

Additional documents status change on ibz- 23rd Sept

Additional documents request mail received - 26th sept

Additional docs- salary slip and rental contract

Visa approved - 23 Rd Oct

Thank you everyone who helped during all waiting time 🤗

@Grace Great

We are all waiting...

@Abhimanyu_143

Congratulations to you both!

Hi,

I have booked an appointment with VFS Global for a single permit visa on 24 November 2025. I have my Annex 46 and work authorization, and all related documents ready.

I would like to clarify the process regarding family reunification for my husband. The document requirements mention: “A photocopy of the inviting person’s residence permit.”

Could you please confirm whether my husband can submit his family reunification application now, or if he must wait until my single permit is approved and I have received my residence card in Belgium?

Thank you very much for your guidance.

Kind regards,

CD

@Abhimanyu_143

Wow Congratulations to you

The extra payslips you submitted, was it for last year or for the months following your submission. What month of payslips did they request for?

Hello Is there anyone who applied in May and is waiting for a visa?

@Grace Great

Hey we applied together for visa from home country so initially during application I didn't submitted payslips due to non availability. They requested for last 4 months

@Gurbetciadayi

Yes, applied on 2nd May.

Still waiting.

@Abhimanyu_143

Oh okay. Thanks. Have a safe trip

@fnu09

Hello A( Belgian citizen) who applied today, May 20, was asked for missing documents.