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Congratulations! I was wondering if Antwerp and Brussels applications are evaluated by different public prosecutors? I assume, no?  I applied in Brussels in February, but I haven't heard anything yet, and I was just curious. Read More

Hi, you will probably have to wait until the contract for the 2 bedroom apartment starts. The apartment contract needs to be registered (myminfin) as well and I guess that is only possible when the new contract officially starts. Read More

Hi, a slightly different question: Is it true that the your birth certificate use for the nationality application should not be older than 6 months since it was issued at the time of application? I find this a bit weird because birth certificates ... Read More

Hi all, I was wondering what happens if you apply for Belgian nationality from a certain commune and move to another during the process? Does anyone have experience before? Read More

Thank you!! Read More

Hi, very sorry to hear about this unfortunate outcome. I would advise that you wait for a few weeks and see if the commune or ministry will send a letter that stipulates the reasons for rejection. If you do not hear anything from them in the next ... Read More

@Mert,This was in 2023. I got automatic replies, but later an email confirming that it has been forwarded to the relevant department. I later called IBZ just to be sure and it was indeed included in my file. I applied for a family reunification ... Read More

Just to add: In my case, I wrote a letter to explain in detail why I was adding an extra document. You could do that as well. Read More

I understand. You can simply state that there was an error in the one you already submitted and that they should consider the updated version. If the visa is for your spouse, indicate his/her name, visa application number, place of application, and ... Read More

Hi. Yes, you can certainly send the document to IBZ. What you need to do when sending the email is to state your viza application number, the place you applied for your visa, and date of application. You can request that they add it to your file. I ... Read More

Hi Grace! Your partner should provide his work contract, his payslips for the last six months (at least) and also pay what they call a 'contribution fees'. He can get information on how to pay it from the immigration office website. He needs to pay ... Read More

No, they did not ask for any additional documents. Read More

July 21st! Read More

My wife's visa got approved yesterday. She actually applied in July. It took 4 months 222 days from the date of application to getting approved. Read More