VISA D - Family Reunification Applied from Abroad

Member since Yesterday 15:49:10

jaaloukjosephNew memberYesterday 16:41:19

Hello ! I received an Annex 46 and single permit for employment in Belgium. I am currently in Dubai with my spouse and 1-year-old child. We applied through VFS on March 23 for:

1. Visa D Single Permit (for me)

2. Visa D Family Reunification with Non-EU Temporary Residence Permit Art. 10bis (for spouse and child)

The application was forwarded to the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. We have now received an email stating our application has been forwarded to the Foreigners' Office (FPS Interior) for examination and decision, although on the Annex 46 it clearly mentioned that we were approved and that the Visa can be issued in Abu Dhabi.

Any Ideas how many weeks/months this might take ?

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dj68 Active member

Member since 11 January 2024

dj68Active memberYesterday 17:38:44

Usually, you should get within 1-2 weeks if you meet certain criteria like Gross salary, etc. but these days its kind of a black box and unfortunately no one can give a correct timeline. For some - weeks and for some - months. Good luck!

RRao New member

Member since 24 March 2026

RRaoNew memberYesterday 18:42:57

Hi, thanks for sharing your case.

I wanted to ask what exactly your Annex 46 mentions regarding family visas.

In my case, although I meet the fast-track eligibility conditions, my Annex 46 includes the following statement:

"Vous n’êtes pas autorisé à délivrer d’office un visa D au conjoint et aux enfants mineurs du travailleur qui le demandent. Par conséquent, vous devez transmettre ces demandes à l’Office des étrangers pour décision."

This seems to indicate that family visa applications must be forwarded to the Immigration Office instead of being issued directly.

Did your Annex 46 include a similar clause, or was it different in your case?

Thank you.