Family reunion - Dependent Visa for spouse

Pari032 New member

5POSTS

6 years ago

Hi aneesh

My husband is working in Brussels on work permit and I willbe applying for a long stay visa (dependent spouse) for belgium could you please suggest me on what to fill in main purpose of journey family reunion art.10 or family reunion spouse worker art. 10 bis 2 initially I filled the form with art. 10 bis 2 but the vfs delhi staff is asking me to fill family reunion art 10.

I referred the threads on expat but what I found that mostly while the spouse is applying through India for dependents to go along with them on the basis of his work permit then they fill family reunion spouse worker art 10 bis 2 . Could you please suggest me if possible what should be filled

Thanks
Paridhi

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#162

family reunion spouse worker art 10 bis 2 is the one most of the people used. You can double check with VFS and follow their advice.

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

1739POSTS

6 years ago

#163

Same topic... I've already answer that question:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … =4#4615482

sriramn New member

5POSTS

6 years ago

#164

Hello everyone, My wife has applied for a dependent visa under article 10(as I have a type B resident card). We applied in Jan 2019 but its still pending. All my friends who have applied along has received a status.
I have no clue what is causing the delay, any info is appreciated.
NOTE: If anyone waiting for the dependent visa from Jan/Feb please message me directly).
Thanks.

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

1739POSTS

6 years ago

#165

there's no delay... they can take up to 9 months without further investigation.
In case your file is complex, they can take up to 15 months...

sriramn New member

5POSTS

6 years ago

#166

Alex, thanks for the response.
Regarding delay, I meant more than the average approval time provided by other applicants around(4 to 5 months).

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#167

Each file is unique

rsreeu_eers Member

2POSTS

6 years ago

#168

Hello All,

can you please let me know what is process of getting long stay visa for my family (wife and one child 3yrs old)?

Once I get the single permit, can I apply for visa at VFS office along with me? or once I get the single permit, I have to travel first to Belgium and I have get the residency card after that i can apply for long term visa for my family.

Do I have to take any document from employer? Or Employer has to apply for family visa as well?

What all documents are required? please let me know

Regards
RinkuS

phipiemar VIP Member

4733POSTS

6 years ago

#169

rsreeu_eers wrote:
Hello All,

can you please let me know what is process of getting long stay visa for my family (wife and one child 3yrs old)?

What all documents are required? please let me know

Regards
RinkuS

Hello,

Question already answered dozens of times. Please read the articles already published and the guide published by the site. https://www.expat.com/en/search/europe/belgium/

And do not forget that you always have to go to embassies / consulates if you want to have official information.

rsreeu_eers Member

2POSTS

6 years ago

#170

phipiemar wrote:
rsreeu_eers wrote:
Hello All,

can you please let me know what is process of getting long stay visa for my family (wife and one child 3yrs old)?

What all documents are required? please let me know

Regards
RinkuS

Hello,

Question already answered dozens of times. Please read the articles already published and the guide published by the site. https://www.expat.com/en/search/europe/belgium/

And do not forget that you always have to go to embassies / consulates if you want to have official information.

Thank you for the response.

Yes Gone thu , most of the comments but I did net find all my answers.

My Question is:
along with my single permit, can I able to apply visa for family?

or Do i have to go to belgium first to get the residency card after that only I can apply visa for family?

As process got change after single permit that's why i am asking, Also I am very new to these all process. So I am little confused.

Appreciate for all help.

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#171

You can.

Mira14 Member

11POSTS

6 years ago

#172

Hello All,

I have applied for family reunion dependent visa and waiting for the approval since January. As it is being delayed, I am thinking to apply for tourist visa. Is it advisable to apply for tourist visa now?

Thanks in advance

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#173

It is not advisable.

Mira14 Member

11POSTS

6 years ago

#174

Hi Aneesh,

Thanks for your response. Can you detail why? Will this impact my current visa?

Thanks.

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#175

First of all, I dont think the consulate will consider another type of visa application while one visa application is already in process. Second: They may see it as a shortcut and deny.

rsreeu Active member

45POSTS

6 years ago

#176

Do we have to apply PCC thru passport office? I applied from "karnataka.one" and I got the pcc from "superintendent of police bangalore". Is it ok or not?

My daughter is 3yrs old . Do i have to apply for PCC for her long term visa?

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#177

Consulate normally needs PCC from passport office. That is the format they are used to. I am not sure if this one is ok. You may check with VFS.

For minors, PCC is not required.

Pari032 New member

5POSTS

6 years ago

#178

Hi Aneesh ,

On 21 August I got a decision on my application as grant of visa on production of additional documents
The info section mentioned - the consultate will communicate what all additional documents are to be produced.

I contacted vfs center through which I have applied but they say they havent got any update on my application till yet from the embassy and said may be embassy can contact you directly.
Can the embassy contact me directly or vfs will contact
In how many days can the embassy revert with the information it requires?

Please suggest
Thanks

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#179

Normally a week. Do check if your husband got some email or so. Sometimes they send it to the partner. Also, I hope you provided correct email ID when you applied for the visa. If you dont hear them till one week, do contact the consulate directly.

Pari032 New member

5POSTS

6 years ago

#180

Hi Aneesh
Thanks for your previous responses.

The delhi embassy called me for the document and they asked me to mail them and said visa will be approved once you submit the documents
I had sent a mail to them since friday but I have not received any response from them till now

Thanks

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#181

Patience

lial1005 New member

4POSTS

6 years ago

#182

Hi Pari,
May I know which missing documents that DOFI has asked you to submit?

Many thanks!!!

Pari032 New member

5POSTS

6 years ago

#183

Hi

They asked for the registered rental contract from belgium

Thanks

AmitS01 Active member

33POSTS

6 years ago

#184

Hello all... My company's agency advised me that for my wife's dependent visa a recent marriage certificate (less than 6 months) will be required... In Mumbai they refused to give copy of marriage certificate saying its not possible.... Has anyone else faced this issue... What is the way out

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#185

AmitS01 wrote:
Hello all... My company's agency advised me that for my wife's dependent visa a recent marriage certificate (less than 6 months) will be required... In Mumbai they refused to give copy of marriage certificate saying its not possible.... Has anyone else faced this issue... What is the way out

Read: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … =2#4673095

hssn601 Serial expat

248POSTS

6 years ago

#186

sbm_mec wrote:
Dear Aneesh,
I have submitted my dependent visa in Jun 1st and I got my wife visa stamped by Jul 20th without any major delay. In terms of house rental contract, I have submitted the contract on my name along my friend name (as we share the accommodation). Luckily it has been processed without any problem.

Thank you for all your support.

hey, how long you have been living in Belgium before applying spouse visa? i heard that if you apply dependent visa in six months after coming to Belgium it will be processed faster but after six months it can take around six months.

AmitS01 Active member

33POSTS

6 years ago

#187

I was told same by the company's HR agency... And told to apply along with my visa once annex 46 is in hand.... @aneesh can you please guide if this is true...

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#188

YEs, you can all apply at the same time.

Chinmoy02 New member

9POSTS

6 years ago

#189

I recently got my permit and planning to apply My visa along with my wife . But she will travel after 6 months. Is there any problem if my wife travel to Brussels after 6 months.??

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#190

She can get in, anytime during the validity of her visa.

rsreeu Active member

45POSTS

6 years ago

#191

Hello All,

I got my SP. Planning to apply for dependent visa for my wife and child. I was going thru the check list: Visa D – FAMILY REUNION with NON-EU SPOUSE (art. 10&10bis)

I found one point :3. Copy of proof of payment of the contribution covering administrative costs. https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Appl … 20fee.aspx

Could you please let me know - do i have to pay again for wife and child or its the payment proof which i have paid for single permit?

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#192

This is a seperate fee I think. Do call VFS and clarify.

lial1005 New member

4POSTS

6 years ago

#193

Hello, anyone applied for the spouse visa during the summer period and have received the decision from immigration office?

rsreeu Active member

45POSTS

6 years ago

#194

Any body knows... how to get karnataka state appostille for birth certificate?

Aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

6 years ago

#195

https://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm has all the info you need.

rsreeu Active member

45POSTS

6 years ago

#196

Hello Aneesh,

I went vfs office today for apostille the birth certificate and marriage certificate from MEA(Ministry of External Affairs) but they told me to do the apostille from state govt first then mea is possible.

For PCC as it was issued from passport office no need state apostille , direct MEA is possible.

Thank you.

arjunprasad2143 Belgium Advisor

108POSTS

6 years ago

#197

You can go to any agency which does attestation. They will do it for you. Otherwise you'll have to get it notarized and then go to the state govt home department for getting it cleared from state govt.

Also apostille is done by mea and not state govt. State govt would just stamp it as attested.

rsreeu Active member

45POSTS

6 years ago

#198

arjunprasad2143 wrote:
You can go to any agency which does attestation. They will do it for you. Otherwise you'll have to get it notarized and then go to the state govt home department for getting it cleared from state govt.

Also apostille is done by mea and not state govt. State govt would just stamp it as attested.

Yes, got it.

agent are telling me different options
1. Notary + Sub Divisional Magistrate + MEA Apostille (this will take less time) OR
2. Notary + state Home Department + Divisional Magistrate + MEA Apostille (this will take 25days)

Could you please let me know for Belgium which one should i have to take?

arjunprasad2143 Belgium Advisor

108POSTS

6 years ago

#199

Its upto you. If you can wait for 25 days you can go with the 2nd option.

For me I had to submit my document within 15 days, so i had to go with the 1st option.(This was for PCC)

To be honest, I'm not sure of the difference between the 2. If someone else can chime in, it would be great.

Thanks
Arjun

rsreeu Active member

45POSTS

6 years ago

#200

One more question, My company told me they will give hotel for 6 weeks but
For dependent visa, its mentioned that I need to provide some rental agreement.

My question is - is it possible to get the visa with hotel accommodation if not, how to get rental contract?