sysarshad
Sri lankan expat in Belgium
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Sri lankan
Lives in Bousval, Wallonia
Registration: 08 May 2019
Family Reunion VISA D - MY EXPERIENCE by sysarshad
Hello fellow members of this amazing forum, I have applied for my Visa D, family reunion and had it approved recently. I have lived the bitters of it and wish to share the experience with others as i know how it is to be in those shoes! STORY I ...
@Khanjonas Mbuh Thank you 😊 Read More
spouse visa and travel visa by taushif
We are planning to apply for a spouse visa in February, 2018. I have read about the long waiting times for this type of visa. I was wondering will it be possible to apply for a tourist and spouse visa at the same time ? Our thinking behind it was ...
When I applied: - FIRST : original government issued documents (birth certificate, marriage certificat, police report etc) those are is not in French/Dutch or English to be translated to French. - SECOND: Validation of government issued documents ... Read More
marrying a Sri lankan guy!! by raxhel
hi. i am a filipina , i would like to ask what is the exact requirements to get marry to srilanka? my boyfriend is srilanka.. thank you!
Hi, The document requirements for a foreigner marry in another country depends on the country he is planning to marry in (I guess its Philippines in this case). So you would need to check this from your end. However, the general documentation ... Read More
Family reunion Visa D June/July/August/September 2019 timeline? by ifazal
Hi Guys, im silent reader of this form. I know VISA type D take +- 6 months. in my case, may be this is recent change that i had to pay only 204 contribution fee and no embassy fee of 180 euros. someone else has this experience? confirmed by embassy ...
Hi Ifazal, Coming on a one way ticket is allowed. I did the the same and had no problem whatsoever. Its perfectly fine! Safe travels.. 🙂 Read More
Family Reunion VISA D - MY EXPERIENCE by sysarshad
Hello fellow members of this amazing forum, I have applied for my Visa D, family reunion and had it approved recently. I have lived the bitters of it and wish to share the experience with others as i know how it is to be in those shoes! STORY I ...
CherryBlossoms, I didn't have schengen visa before, and YES I had to wait 6 months from the date of application to receive the Visa D. Read More
Family reunion visa by Abimach
Hello everyone, My partner applied for family reunion visa from south africa. I received a letter from IBZ asking for Last 3 months payslip Proof of registration on dolsis I have no idea what proof of dolsis id and l dont know if you have ever ...
Dolsis could mean something related to social security! Have you provided proof of your insurance cover which is willing to cover your wife on arrival? Have you provided your local permit (working permit) details? Read More
Family Reunion VISA D - MY EXPERIENCE
Hello fellow members of this amazing forum, I have applied for my Visa D, family reunion and had it approved recently. I have lived the bitters of it and wish to share the experience with others as i know how it is to be in those shoes! STORY I ... Read More
Cohabitation Belgium by marthebries
Hello everybody, To start i would like to explain our situation. I am belgian and my boyfriend is turkish. We have been together for 14 months. We met in Australia were we lived together for 13 months. He has a schengenvisa for France. Now we ...
Dear Alex, I have applied for Family Reunion with a Belgian spouse. She is Belgian currently in Belgium and im from and still in Sri Lanka. We have applied for the VISA D on 2nd August 2019. The legal deadline to have an answer (6months) finishes ... Read More
Need business advice by bpeh
Hi, I have a maid from sri lanka who worked with us for 30 years in singapore. She is like a family to us and would like to retire back home. However, she is an orphan and will have no place to stay if she goes back. We are thinking of continuing ...
Hello there, Its so thoughtful and very kind of you to create an opportunity for the maid who had served you for a very long time. With value of land ever increasing, and tourism seeming to have picked up. A hostel or a commercial land is a good ... Read More
Family reunion Visa D June/July/August/September 2019 timeline? by ifazal
Hi Guys, im silent reader of this form. I know VISA type D take +- 6 months. in my case, may be this is recent change that i had to pay only 204 contribution fee and no embassy fee of 180 euros. someone else has this experience? confirmed by embassy ...
Yes Aneesh! Iam patient. Shared timelines of my case for the benefit of the other members. 😊 Read More
Family reunion Visa D June/July/August/September 2019 timeline? by ifazal
Hi Guys, im silent reader of this form. I know VISA type D take +- 6 months. in my case, may be this is recent change that i had to pay only 204 contribution fee and no embassy fee of 180 euros. someone else has this experience? confirmed by embassy ...
Hello Members, My wife is a Belgian Born and i am from Sri Lanka. Our marriage was done in Sri Lanka a year ago and i have applied for VISA D -family reunification. Im sharing the timelines to answer some of your questions (i have been there) I ... Read More
Looking for apartment by Nataly_Z
Hello community! Urgently looking for an apartment for long term rent in Colombo 4, 5, 6. Need 2 bedrooms and kitchen. Possible unfurnished also, but should be new and clean place. The budget is up to 65.000
Hi Nataly, Welcome to Paradise Island. There are plenty of website that lists apartments on rent here in Sri lanka. One of the websites for it is : www.ikman.lk Please be aware that if its a broker you get connected to they may charge a months ... Read More
Regarding spouse visa & child schooling
Hello, Congratulations on your job in paradise island! Your wife and the kid can come here on a standard visit visa which is a 10 minutes job online and apply for residents visa. Documents: -Your job confirmation with Sri lankan company (your ... Read More
Requirements of Filipina for Marriage by arem
Hi, Can anyone help me, what are the updated requirements for a Filipina citizen to get married in Sri Lanka. My boyfriend is a Sri Lanka Citizen, we've been together for almost 5years and now decided to get married, due to some small issue my ...
Hi All, If you are a foreign national who wish to marry a Sri lankan here in Sri lanka below are the required documents: - Your civil status confirmation from the country of origin - Your passport identity page copy - Your passport Sri lankan ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Sri Lanka by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Sri Lanka can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and ...
Hi Bhavana, Is salary and benefits negotiation regarded as common practice in Sri Lanka? If yes, how should you go about negotiating your package (during the hiring process, on a monthly/yearly basis...)? Ans: YES salary and benefits are ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Cheth, I will be moving into Brusells as well. Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Chethinie, My name is Arshad from sri lanka. My wife is from Belgium. I am on the process of moving to Brussels soon and waiting news on my visa. Read More
Need help understanding visa status by sysarshad
My wife is a Belgian Citizen and i have applied for the Visa D on 2nd August 2019 from VFS Delhi. I am from Sri lankan where they dont have a Belgium Embassy but only a Belgium Consulate. I have received the following statuses: ON 2ND AUGUST ...
Hi Aneesh, The latest update on my visa status on the application tracker is below: "Your visa application has been sent for further assessment by the Embassy/Consulate general of Belgium to the Belgian Immigration Office" Is this ... Read More
Need help understanding visa status
My wife is a Belgian Citizen and i have applied for the Visa D on 2nd August 2019 from VFS Delhi. I am from Sri lankan where they dont have a Belgium Embassy but only a Belgium Consulate. I have received the following statuses: ON 2ND AUGUST ... Read More
Marriage in Brussels by sysarshad
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ...
When did you apply? Which year? Read More
Marriage in Brussels by sysarshad
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ...
I cant thank you enough Ankitaa! - I have married her according to the Sri lankan law and all legal documents apostled - In the process of applying for VISA D. -It is compulsory for your partner in Belgium to be working for at least a year ... Read More
Marriage in Brussels by sysarshad
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ...
Thank you phipiemar! This is really detailed and informative. They would probably ask these questions over the phone when we apply for the visa D (ter 40 art). I needed to know when applying for the Visa D, what type of evidences/documents that ... Read More
Marriage in Brussels by sysarshad
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ...
Hi Aneesh, Thank you for your reply. I checked with the Belgium Consulate of Sri Lanka and they confirm that I can apply with the Sri lankan marriage certificate with an apostle endorsement. The same list of documents you have enlisted is what ... Read More
Marriage in Brussels by sysarshad
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ...
Thank you Alex :cheers: for prompt and informative responses. My wife and I have been married for 3 months the now..she is in Belgium and I'm here in Sri lanka..I wish to join her in Belgium and live there. Our marriage is done according to ... Read More
Marriage in Brussels by sysarshad
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ...
Thank you for your reply Alex. That means: It's possible to register the marriage according to belgium law but my partner and I need to be most surely be physically present at the Belgium Embassy in New Delhi? Read More
Marriage in Brussels
Hello folks, Me and my partner married in Sri lankan legally. (I'm a Sri lankan and Partner is a Belgian). Can the marriage be registered in Belgium according to the Belgium law without my physical presence...by submitting apostled marriage ... Read More
Health insurance for Spouse visa In Belgium
Hi Aneesh, I am the applicant for a Visa D- Reunion with a Belgian Spouse. Regarding the insurance cover required for me, my wife has spoken to her insurance (mutalite) and they have provided the below letter: https://ibb.co/MZwM1DD Please let me ... Read More
VFS details by sysarshad
I had given my biometrics in VFS Colombo for a UK visa in 2016. My visa was refused and I was married to my ex wife back then. In the application I mentioned that I was married. Me and my ex wife are divorced now. I have married my new wife who ...
AlexfomBelgium, On top of it, my Sri lankan marriage certificate which I got apostled in Sri lankan states that I'm unmarried. My previous marriage details is indicated no where other than in the information I provided VFS UK in Colombo in ... Read More
VFS details by sysarshad
I had given my biometrics in VFS Colombo for a UK visa in 2016. My visa was refused and I was married to my ex wife back then. In the application I mentioned that I was married. Me and my ex wife are divorced now. I have married my new wife who ...
Thank you Phipiemar for the information and the useful link. Read More
VFS details by sysarshad
I had given my biometrics in VFS Colombo for a UK visa in 2016. My visa was refused and I was married to my ex wife back then. In the application I mentioned that I was married. Me and my ex wife are divorced now. I have married my new wife who ...
Thank you for the reply. Me and my Belgium wife have a legal marriage certificate issued by Sri lankan government..does it need to be validated from Belgium to be accepted? She has checked the process of registering the marriage with that ... Read More
VFS details
I had given my biometrics in VFS Colombo for a UK visa in 2016. My visa was refused and I was married to my ex wife back then. In the application I mentioned that I was married. Me and my ex wife are divorced now. I have married my new wife who ... Read More
spouse visa and travel visa by taushif
We are planning to apply for a spouse visa in February, 2018. I have read about the long waiting times for this type of visa. I was wondering will it be possible to apply for a tourist and spouse visa at the same time ? Our thinking behind it was ...
Hi Aneesh, On the application form for Visa D- Reunion with a Belgian Spouse. They ask for period of my stay? Is there any advise on this? Read More
spouse visa and travel visa by taushif
We are planning to apply for a spouse visa in February, 2018. I have read about the long waiting times for this type of visa. I was wondering will it be possible to apply for a tourist and spouse visa at the same time ? Our thinking behind it was ...
Thank you so much for your advise. I have gathered all required documents. I will update a details procedure on my process for the benefit of the others once completed. God Bless you Read More
spouse visa and travel visa by taushif
We are planning to apply for a spouse visa in February, 2018. I have read about the long waiting times for this type of visa. I was wondering will it be possible to apply for a tourist and spouse visa at the same time ? Our thinking behind it was ...
Dear Aneesh, Thank you for untiring effort to provide answers to many people. I'm married to a Belgian (Belgian born). Our marriage registration happened in Sri lanka last week (according to Sri lankan law). I'm planning to reside with ... Read More