Visa for newborn born in India - Single Permit A card holders

@Meganmech

I’m not completely sure about the visa process, but as far as I understand, she can stay in India until the expiry date of her A card, but she should inform the commune about her situation before leaving.

For the L card (EU long-term resident status), the 5-year residence period does not automatically reset just because she stays outside Belgium. However, the rules are important: an absence of less than 6 consecutive months generally does not interrupt the 5-year period, provided the total absence does not exceed 10 months during those 5 years.

If she stays outside Belgium for 6 months or more continuously, it can interrupt the uninterrupted-residence period required for the L card. So it would be better to check with the commune before planning a long stay in India.

Hello

We were also in the same situation few years ago. But my wife was in India for more than a year. We informed the commune about the absence and had to apply family reunification visa for both wife & the kid, it took 4 months.

It would be best to contact the local commune and get a confirmation.

Also, if your wife stays outside of Belgium for more than 6 consecutive months, then the counter for Uninterrupted stay will be reset and she needs to start it from Zero, please check and confirm with your local commune.

Thanks