Return Visa

Member since 18 August 2020

SilverGunMember27 September 2025 21:30:55

Hello everyone,

My wife had to return to our home country because of a medical emergency, while her dependent residence permit (which was already expired) was still under renewal in Belgium. Now I understand that we may need to apply for a return visa for her to come back.

If anyone here has gone through a similar situation, I’d be very grateful if you could share your experience:

How did the process go in your case?

What documents were crucial to avoid rejection?

Any tips or mistakes to avoid when applying?

We want to make sure we prepare everything correctly and don’t face unnecessary delays or refusal.

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!

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Babitha De Ruyter Active member

Member since 28 February 2023

Babitha De RuyterActive member28 September 2025 08:20:40

Good Day

Did your wife have an Orange card, and are you in the process of a family reunion while she lived in Belgium? Normally, if she is in the event of a family reunion and leaves the country without notifying the immigration office, then she will have to start all over again. I was in the same situation and could not leave the country, although I asked the immigration office. They said I cannot come back.

I am not sure of your real situation. She will have to do the whole process again. The same documents will have to be provided as before. If you are working, then maybe there would be no issues. In my case, my husband is Belgian and I have been married for 23 years, but have lived in South Africa and Belgium. I am being refused in getting a Belgian ID, although I lived here in Belgium previously and did get married here. She has to go the the Belgian embassy of her country and apply. Hope this will help.

SilverGun Member

Member since 18 August 2020

SilverGunMember28 September 2025 14:06:22

She already had a resident permit(now expired), A card. But it it is under renewal. When I emailed immigration office, they said she can file for return visa.

hit123mistry Member

Member since 19 January 2022

hit123mistryMemberToday 08:48:32

@SilverGun

Hi, my wife is in similar situation and she has applied for return visa in January end. Did your wife applied for return visa and got it ? Wanted to know the processing time. Thanks !