Aneesh
@Aneesh
Indian expat in Belgium
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About me
Indian
Lives in Brussels
Speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, un peu de français :)
Registration: 11 April 2010
Need Guidance – Family Reunification Visa Confusion (India → Belgium) by Minakshi Arora
Hi everyone,I’m reaching out to seek guidance from anyone who has experienced something similar.I applied for family reunification visas for my husband and my son in New Delhi, India, in May 2025. Recently, the IVZ portal showed an update ...
Yes, it should go to "Accord" Read More
Need Guidance – Family Reunification Visa Confusion (India → Belgium) by Minakshi Arora
Hi everyone,I’m reaching out to seek guidance from anyone who has experienced something similar.I applied for family reunification visas for my husband and my son in New Delhi, India, in May 2025. Recently, the IVZ portal showed an update ...
Send a new email to consulate, attaching the IBZ response. Sometimes IBZ makes decision, transmits it to Embassy and it is in Embassy queue to process and update the file. Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
First step is the company getting a work permit for him. This takes usually upto 5 weeks or more. Then comes visa application on the basis of work permit for him, and for you as his dependent. If all documents are in order and while applying with ... Read More
Single permit by ZAPPOO
Hello all,I have a full time contract for 3 years starting from September. On the other side, I have a part time contract up to December. Am I eligible to keep my part time job or should I quit?Thank you for sharing your idea and experience!
Check with your employer. Usually employers dont have an issue with you doing a second job as long as there is no conflict of interest, etc. Read More
Rental deposit by Movingtobrussels
Hi,I need to deposit two months rent but have no bank account yet in Belgium as I haven't moved there yet. The real estate agency suggests Korfine for this and to insure the apartment. What I read online about this company is awful. Any suggestion? ...
Agree with the comments above. Korfine is widely used for rental deposits. Read More
School Intake by nicjossub
HiI will be moving to Belgium soon.I have two kids, who will be starting state school in Belgium. Does their school transfer letter from their current school confirming that they completed their Grade 6 and Grade 10, need to be apostilled? Or does a ...
You dont need to apostille this document, Read More
Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates
Is Birth certificate mandatory for dependent visa? -@indhumathiinnYes Read More
Maximum validity for tourist visa for parents by davindersharma20042008
I am writing to seek clarification on a couple of matters regarding visa options for my parents, who are planning to visit Belgium.Maximum Validity of Tourist Visa:Could you please inform me about the maximum validity period for a tourist visa for ...
apply for 89 days as its the first time. Second question - the simple the answer is No. There are things like humanitarian visa etc but its super complicated procedure and no guarantee of approval. Read More
Duration tourist visa by selom KUDAWOO
Hello all,need help about belgium tourist visa!got last october 27 days one entry tourist visa ,I respected the timeles and back on time.I want to apply again this august .I would like to ask 2 months but just scare maybe they will dinied because of ...
Dont worry, if you have all valid documentation and especially proving your purpose of travel, intention to go back to home country after the visit, your visa will be approved. Read More
Reapplying Family Reunion Visa by pradap27
Hello,I am Staying in Belgium with A-Card. Initially when I was issued with Work permit, I had my wife applied with me for a long stay Visa and we both got our Visa's together.But she got pregnant and was not able to travel with me and planned to ...
Try sending an email to IBZ to consider this. Read More
English speaking schools - Belgium by nicjossub
I am moving to Belgium from South Africa. I have two daughters age 15 and 10.Are there any English schools in Belgium? Which are the cheaper ones?if they are too expensive, do you think my 10 year old will be able to integrate in a Dutch speaking ...
Please search the Belgium forum, plenty of threads on this topic. Read More
National passport renewal while waiting for Belgian ID card by vknlmsra
Hello everyone,I have a question as stated in the subject. Essentially, I am currently waiting for my new Belgian ID card decision for which I applied with my current (foreign) national passport. My passport will expire soon, although sometime after ...
It has no effect. You can renew your national passport, no issue. Read More
Documents Needed for Residence Permit Renewal by sandym007
Dear Expats, I believe many members in our community might have gone through the renewal process of Residence Permit in Brussels. Hence could you please help me out with the documents required to renew or extend residence permit ? Regards Sandy
Go to your commune, there is a CPAS desk. They know what this document is and will be issued in a day or two. Read More
Reapplying Family Reunion Visa by pradap27
Hello,I am Staying in Belgium with A-Card. Initially when I was issued with Work permit, I had my wife applied with me for a long stay Visa and we both got our Visa's together.But she got pregnant and was not able to travel with me and planned to ...
Give it a try and write a very convincing cover letter. Read More
Belgium short stay visa processing time by Anonymous_user
HelloCan someone please guide me this. My mother has submitted Belgium short stay visa visiting family as I live in Belgium. The visa application was submitted at Mumbai VFS and after 3days we received an email saying that "Your visa application has ...
Usually it takes several weeks to get an answer from DOFI. Read More
Family Reunion Visa by pradap27
Hello,I am staying and working in Belgium from Last year Feb-23 and I have an A-Card. My Spouse already had an Visa but got expired by last year. She was not able to travel with me as she was pregnant and delivered with Baby.Now we are applying Long ...
It is impossible to say, but do mention in the cover letter these things. Read More
Moving - Sell off/Throw all furniture by kallolroy99
Hello all,Could anyone let me know where I can sell off/throw all the furniture, I have ? The landlord doesn't want to keep it in his apartment, after I vacate. I will be leaving in 1 month.Thanks and Regards,Kallol
You can sell off in facebook market place, but beware, thre are a lot of scammers. If you want to dispose them off, google the container park in your locality, you can throw them there. Read More
Family Reunion visa by nadeshn
Please after the embassy called me for a written interview and submission of missing documents are they going to call my spouse after for an interview there in Belgium?
Sometimes they do, sometimes no. Only time will tell. They work in mysterious ways :) Read More
Do I need to hand in my passport when applying for a visa? by Mirage123
Hi,I'm moving to Brussels in a couple of months and need a visa. My work is supposedly handling all of it, so whenever they ask for documents, I provide them. So far, they've only asked for scans of my passport, not the passport itself.Will I ever ...
What they are doing now is applying the single permit (work permit + residence authorization). this will take a few weeks. Once they have secured the single permit, you will be notified and you will receive the documents related to single permit ... Read More
Visa D time after receiving Single Permit by Deep Basu
Hi guys, what is your experience in receiving a Visa D to travel from India to Belgium after getting the single permit? How long did it take?
Indeed, a week max. Read More
From shengan country to Belgium by Hiba Fathima P. S
Hai, Members I am Sathar Parackal from India. I came to Croatia on D type visa and took temporary residence card . The Croatian company that brought it is carrying out work in the Netherlands and Belgium. There i got a Belgium employer and got a ...
Well, you should have applied for work permit at your croatian address because you are a resident in Croatia. Now that the anexxe 46 is sent to consulates in India, you may have to go back to India to apply there. You can still ask the consulate of ... Read More
From shengan country to Belgium by Hiba Fathima P. S
Hai, Members I am Sathar Parackal from India. I came to Croatia on D type visa and took temporary residence card . The Croatian company that brought it is carrying out work in the Netherlands and Belgium. There i got a Belgium employer and got a ...
Your question was already answered directly.Usually non-EU citizens, (who are not holding European permanent residence card), need to apply for a Visa D, to move to a EU country for work. You can apply for this visa based on the work permit your ... Read More
Lease termination by tunayofli
I have a one year lease that I just signed. Does buying a house allow me to cancel my current lease without penalty?
It wasnt you who asked the question :) Read More
Lease termination by tunayofli
I have a one year lease that I just signed. Does buying a house allow me to cancel my current lease without penalty?
No, your termination of rental agreement must follow the clauses of contract termination as it is mentioned in the agreement. You buying a house wont give you any relaxation in those terms. Read More
expiry of the Belgian work permit by khaled.keron
The minimum number of days before the expiry of the Belgian work permit is required to enter the country according to the rules. I want expert opinion.
You can enter the country during the validity period of the visa you acquired based on the work permit. And indeed, job contract must stay valid too, for you to start your employment here. Read More
Expat Emergency while outside belgium by lucasrfduarte
Hello all,I'm living in belgium with a work visa ( type D) and recently I came back to my home country (brazil) cause my grandfather is facing cancer and my family needed a bit of help with the chores, so I took the oportunity to see them on ...
Right, additionally, Do send an email to your commune explaining this. Read More
Spouse dependent visa if resident permit has expired by mj22manish
I am working in belgium for 2.5 years. My work permit and residence permit expired on 16th jan. Although i received my work permit document, but still waiting for residence permit authorization. Recently got married, so had to apply for dependent ...
Apply with your renewed work authorization, anexxe 15 document and mention clearly in the cover letter that you will send them a copy of new residence permit once you get it. Read More
No response for permanent residence by aquajack22
Dears,Hope you all have a great 2024. I was checking to get some feedback on my situation. Perhaps it can help me move forward.As it's more than 7 years continuously, I had applied for PR ( L card) freshly in Schaerbeek commune and received by Bis ...
You will get a response before expiry of your current RP. Read More
Indian PCC from Embassy in France for Belgium Work permit by vishnusn1892
Hello,I'm in the process of obtaining a police clearance certificate from the Indian Embassy in France for the work permit application in Belgium. I wanted to know if this PCC document given by Indian embassy is enough for approval in Belgium? Or ...
Documents in English dont not need to be translated for WP/visa application. Read More
translator for practical test by Jeny0
Hi, I need numbers and names of translators for the practical exam for 3 or 4 of September early morning.
For practical test, which exam center, Alex ? Read More
Any Restriction on Travel Date w.r.t Work Permit Start Date? by MRamkumar
Hello Friends!I've received my Single WP with start date Aug 17 2023 to Jun 16 2024. And I've received D-Visa for the same with same validity.My question is, will my work permit be cancelled if I don't travel to Belgium within 5 or 6 months of Work ...
You need to enter the country before the validity of your D visa ends. Read More
D visa - family reunification by shankaran133
Dears,I have applied for a family reunification visa type D for my baby on 26 of Sep 2022, the date of registration of visa application by the Immigration Office is on oct 24 2022 and currently application status is in "pending" or "treatment". I ...
If your immigration lawyer already contacted the ministry to accelerate processing, there is nothing you can do on top of that. Wait for the decision, hope its favorable. Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
You will be asked for additional information. Check your email if you received an ask for extra documents. If not you will receive soon (a letter or email or communication from VFS). Read More
Spouse visa application on Hold at Belgium embassy by Harsha23
Hello, My name is Harsha and my Wife applied for the dependent visa via VFS. Today I received a message from Embassy of Belgium stating that the Visa application is on hold. Does anyone know what are the possible reasons to put the visa ...
Hi @nishant bawane: I too received the same email from VFS today. Please could you help me to know how you submitted your documents? Or what are next steps, how much time it took for you for visa. Thanks! -@Ankita085gajbhiye You can submit ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
Till when is your WP valid ? Read More
Family Reunification processing time by SkanB
Hi Everyone,I am aware that family reunification can take up to 9 months but in reality on average, based on your expereince, how long it took?Plus, Is there a way to make it faster?Thank you!
there are plenty of threads on this forum https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=256Read the relevant ones and you will get an idea. Read More
Foreign Driving License Exchange - Technical issue by umairsaeed01
Hello,So I checked with my commune regarding the foreign driving license exchange option. Technically I can exchange the license but the license model which is shown on Belgium government's website is old and they are saying now that I cannot ...
Ask them to send it for verification to your home country (they usually do this)'s department. Read More
Lost Belgian F card by thinusha
I am living Antwerp Belgium but I went to Srilanka last month for a vacation. Unfortunately I lost my Belgian F card identity in Srilanka. Now , how can I get a temporary identity card? I am a SriLankan passport holder. Should go to New Delhi vfs? ...
You should contact the Belgian embassy that covers your country. They will guide you.Do make a police report about the loss. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
Hello, A company was going to sponsor my visa in Belgium, I got the single permit, but I was laid off before the starting date of my job, so I didn't get to Belgium yet. I also got a visa type D (1 year) stamped on my passport. My question is: can ... Read More
Your visa application has been forwarded to the Foreigners' Office by abbas Saab
my type D student visa was transfered to fps on 28th august ( documents submitted at 31 july complete file) ,its been a month now and still not under processing on ibz ,though iam registered at the university and following the classes online , when ...
You can use messaging feature of this website. Read More
Your visa application has been forwarded to the Foreigners' Office by abbas Saab
my type D student visa was transfered to fps on 28th august ( documents submitted at 31 july complete file) ,its been a month now and still not under processing on ibz ,though iam registered at the university and following the classes online , when ...
There are plenty of threads on this forum about file getting forwarded to IBZ/DOFI. The waiting period is sometimes 2-3 months. One cannot really estimate how long it takes for the processing. Only way is to wait. Read More
Who pays for the visa fee by Vincekoops
Dear all,A single permit had been submitted by a Belgium company. I already received a work permit and the addendum 46. So the next step is to start the visa D process at the Belgium Embassy. Who has to pay for the visa in this case - is it me or ...
As mentioned above, its totally upto what you agreed with the company. Some companies pay/reimbourse this expense, some not. Read More
Short stay VISA by selom KUDAWOO
Good morning,I am facing a delay problem in processing of my tourist visa,I submitted a request on 31/07 file transferred to the foreigners office on 31/08 and on 04/09 a decision on miss of additional documents, since then I have received no ...
You can contact the embassy and ask your passport back. Passport is not sent to FPS, it is kept at the embassy while they wait for decision from FPS, so ask Embassy for your passport stating that you need it for your job related travel. Read More
Staying outside Belgium with c residence card by eniolaolatunde27
How long can l stay outside Belgium without having any problems
I already answered above what is the recommended way. Read More
ONE WAY OR RETURN TICKET! by Basit Butt
I have Belgium D visa with one year validity. Travelling from Pakistan can I travel with one way ticket or should buy return ticket???
D visa is to establish residence in Belgium, so one way ticket is fine. Read More
Staying outside Belgium with c residence card by eniolaolatunde27
How long can l stay outside Belgium without having any problems
Helpful info: https://stad.gent/en/migration/leaving-belgiumSummary: Less than 3 months abroad: You do not have to report your departure and return.Please note! If you are not an EU citizen and you have an expired residence card, you risk not being ... Read More
VISA PAYMENT FEE by ugwujaukamaka406
Please I applied for my visa, family reunification with a Belgium on 30th of may 2023, although am still waiting for their decision, when I wanted to summit my application I was asked to pay a certain amount of money in euro , 209euro for the ...
Hmm, it is a grave mistake your partner did. The way they identify you paid the contribution fee, is by matching the payment reference in their banking system. One suggestion is to make another payment with correct reference (exactly as they mention ... Read More
Visa File Status Update by redazx
Hi, yesterday I checked ibz website, and my file got registered. I submitted my visa on 24th July.Now it shows the status, "In behandeling". I want to ask how much time they'll take for the final decision? Any estimates?My visa type is Family ...
Upto 3-4 months. There are several threads in this forum about this same topic. Read More
Flat to rent by benveyu
Hello friends,Any one with an idea where a flat to rent is available in the French territory of Belgium?Kind regardsBF
Try immoweb.be Read More
Residential permit belgium for dependent by Kanchang
Hi everyone, I have a dependent visa for belgium which is valid for 6 months only. As per my understanding I either have to apply for a RP or renew my visa after expiry. I have come to belgium to join my husband only for two weeks as i work in ...
This is normal, 1000 is famous (notorious) for the time they take to process paperwork. And there is also a delay in them getting response from ministry. Keep followup with commune, that is the only way. Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
Hi All, I applied for Type D visa for me after single permit and reunification for my wife and child. We applied together as my understanding was it takes less time if you apply together after single permit. While I receive VISA has been dispatched ... Read More
DECISION: AGREEMENT by Basit Butt
WHAT DOES IT MEAN BY DECISION AGREEMENT???
visa application is approved Read More
Visa D long stay with belgian by annlyn
Hi everyoneI'm married in the Philippines with a belgian man.I want to ask a visa family reunification with belgian spouse.On the website visa application forms,I only found :visa long stay with a belgian.and not family reunification with belgian ...
@hibbasaleem18 1.Can I trust that my documents will be fully forwarded from the VFS to the embassy for processing. 2. they mention that the embassy has 15 days (does this include weekends) ? to process the documents before they forward the ... Read More
Visa D Processing Timeline by aykutg88
Hi everyone. Me and my spouse submitted our documents on 16.08 to Vfs Istanbul for Visa D. Vfs informed us on 19.08 that they sent the documents to Belgium Embassy. Please could you write your time period of visa D applications. For example did ...
Hello,We applied for Type D visa for me and family reunification visa for my wife and child together on 4th Sep 2023. As per embassy they have given me the Visa but for my wife and child the file is sent to FPS and will take 4-5 ... Read More
Exchanging American driver's license to Belgian by Elvijfje
Upon arrival in Belgium you are fine to drive on your foreign driverâs license upto 185 days after registration in Belgium. After that your license becomes invalid for use on Belgian roads and you may submit the request to exchange your foreign ...
It takes a month in general (sometimes more), for example Leuven townhall website says 4-6 weeks, while Antwerpen townhall website says upto 8 weeks. ... Read More
Visa refusal by Abed87
HelloI am belgium nationality holder I applied for my mother private family visit visa from pakistan and unfortunately its rejected and they gave us 2 reasons of rejection here it is 1 you have not provided proof of sufficient means of ...
You will get a letter with details of rejection reason, wait for it. Read More
Local Commune Register - Antwerp by wiltonrcn
Hello guys, I'm aware that when arriving in Belgium it's necessary to register at the local commune in order to get the Belgium id and stuff. I would like to know which documents are needed for Antwerp. I've read that depending of the ...
Usually 2-3 weeks. It depends on the workload of the police station. You may also visit the police station and ask if they visited or plan to visit soon :) Read More
Visa application form for dependent by SopanP
Hi All, Greetings of the day. I have several queries regarding the visa application form so I thought of listing them down so that I don't have to ask each one separately. I am filling the Visa application form and I am stuck on some fields ...
HI, Kindly clarify, While going to VFS. Travel insurance is required for how many days?I'm applying for visa D. -@Prasanna ram kumarFor D type visa, you may get an undertaking from your employer that you and your dependents (if applicable) will be ... Read More
Visa application form for dependent by SopanP
Hi All, Greetings of the day. I have several queries regarding the visa application form so I thought of listing them down so that I don't have to ask each one separately. I am filling the Visa application form and I am stuck on some fields ...
@syieda Mention a date a couple of days before your start date at new job. Date of departure, you can leave blank. Read More
Differences between visas by ratheeshps
I would like to know the difference between VISA D WORK ( more than 90 days) UNIQUE PERMIT and Visa C D work (more than 90 days) other than unique permit??
If your employer is getting a unique permit (single permit) for you, then pick first one. Read More
Registration at city hall by Yusuf53
HelloI just arrived in Brussels (August 1, 2023) last week. I am staying in an Airbnb house for a week. I agreed with my employer to begin working on August 25, 2023. But I am still looking for a place to stay permanently. And City Hall gave me an ...
Yes you can. Read More
Single Permit and D Visa Help by AlishaNelson33
I'm not sure if anyone here has maybe been in a similar situation and may be able to provide advice; I have reached out to my employer's representative that is handling my single permit, as well as the immigration office with no answers yet. My ...
As a starting point, I believe there wont be any issue in you both arriving here, settling down. For the change in status as an employed professional (after your SP approval), do write to Stad Antwerpen and get their guidance, Read More
Single Permit and D Visa Help by AlishaNelson33
I'm not sure if anyone here has maybe been in a similar situation and may be able to provide advice; I have reached out to my employer's representative that is handling my single permit, as well as the immigration office with no answers yet. My ...
As you are going to live in Antwerpen, write to Stad Antwerpen foreigner's desk. Usually they are responsive.https://www.antwerpen.be/Q:You say your husband has a visa D as a student. Do you have a visa D as his dependent ? OR Are you planning to ... Read More
Residence near but outside Brussels
Why not Kortenberg, Nossegem, Zaventem, etc ? :) Read More
Employee visa procedure? by pseudospin
Hi, I am confused about if applying for the employee (long-stay) visa requires an in-person appointment.So I am a Chinese citizen but live in the US now. I recently got my single permit granted and am following instructions ...
D visa does not need biometric info. Your biometric data will be collected once you are here on Visa D and apply for residence permit. Read More
EU Family Reunification Type of VISA by Hanney Bustami
Hi :I recently contacting Belgium Embassy in my home country Indonesia. I am asking what type of Visa I need in order i can join my Dutch Husband in Belgium for a long term stay. They gave me reply it is visa visa C ,Directive 2004/038 ( Family ...
he had a job ? or he will start working in June ?He may have to show consistent income to support you. Read More
Spouse visa application on Hold at Belgium embassy by Harsha23
Hello, My name is Harsha and my Wife applied for the dependent visa via VFS. Today I received a message from Embassy of Belgium stating that the Visa application is on hold. Does anyone know what are the possible reasons to put the visa ...
This most likely means your file is sent to Belgium. it takes a few months to get a decision if this is the case. Read More
Belgium short stay visa processing time by Anonymous_user
HelloCan someone please guide me this. My mother has submitted Belgium short stay visa visiting family as I live in Belgium. The visa application was submitted at Mumbai VFS and after 3days we received an email saying that "Your visa application has ...
It takes upto a month (sometimes 2-3 weeks) to get an answer from DOFI/IBZ.You can check status at https://infovisa.ibz.be/ Read More
Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates
@Abena neVisa status showing Accord today -@sherinmaryjoyCongrats ! Read More
Visa application by mijideemmy
Hello,I wish to visit my boyfriend in Belgium, he's a citizen and I'm from a third world country. Which is the most favourable visa to apply? Any tips?Thank you
Indeed, a short term tourist visa - type C would be the best. If you intend to move to get married, then there is a different visa type. Read More
EU Family Reunification Type of VISA by Hanney Bustami
Hi :I recently contacting Belgium Embassy in my home country Indonesia. I am asking what type of Visa I need in order i can join my Dutch Husband in Belgium for a long term stay. They gave me reply it is visa visa C ,Directive 2004/038 ( Family ...
Does your husband already have a job in Belgium and a place to live ? Read More
EU Family Reunification Type of VISA by Hanney Bustami
Hi :I recently contacting Belgium Embassy in my home country Indonesia. I am asking what type of Visa I need in order i can join my Dutch Husband in Belgium for a long term stay. They gave me reply it is visa visa C ,Directive 2004/038 ( Family ...
As you are already legally married (I assume the marriage is registered in Indonesia), as the previous comment states, the best is to apply for family reunion visa (type D or MVV as it is called in Netherlands).Official website: ind.nl has all the ... Read More
Payment proof for Retribution fee for Single Permit Processing by playmakerindia
Hi I am from India. I have got a job in Belgium.KPMG is applying for work permit on my behalf. They have asked for payment proof of retribution fee of 138 Euros.I have done foreign remittance of this amount from SBI but I did not get any transaction ...
The only way is to ask your bank (SBI) to provide a detailed statement of this transaction. Read More
individuele rekeningen by maharaji1984
Dear all, I'm struggling with the unlimited work permit service in Flanders. They are continously asking for a document that called as individuele rekeningenDoes any of you guys knows what that means? I have sent them my bank statements Payslips ...
Is this one? -@maharaji1984Yes, this is the same document, in French. Read More
Belgium visa on hold by Prince Patel10
I am from india and applied for short stay visa now in status its show application in on hold . What it means?? Anyone tell me
If the file is sent to Belgium for decision making, it takes upto a month to get an answer. Read More
Short Term Visa by MEYRA Toz
Hello,I was offered a job by a Brussel company. I need to be there asap. Short-term visa is applicable? Since, for the long term visa annex 46 is needed and it takes long time. So, if you know alternative info and share with me, I would be ...
To work in Belgium, you need a work permit (if you are non-EU citizen), and you need to enter the country in visa D based on your work permit (unique permit). No shortcut to this. Read More
Belgium Visit visa convert to spouse visa by S chassie
I was applied spouse visa of Belgium recently From vfs new delhi. I was check my status of visa on IBZ website they appearing my status is RJECT.Decision date - 28 Feb 2023The official reject email has not yet arrived.Can I go to Belgium for 3 ...
As your family reunion is rejected, dont try any shortcut. Reapply after fixing the the reason(s) for rejection. Read More
Visa d processing timeline 2023 by GuestPoster347
Hello everyone , when do you usualy get a response from the embassy after submission , currently on 3rd week and nothing , so anxious 😑
yes, there are plenty of threads in this forum that explains this. Read More
Travel to UK with Belgium F Card ? by shaf2018
Hi All, Can someone travel to UK from Belgium using a Belgium F card without a UK visa? Or will need to apply for Visa?
@mjoicye If you are travelling with him then no visa for a F card holder otherwise you need a visa with F card to enter UK. -@ABS25I think this changed..From 1 January 2021 you can no longer use an Article 10 or 20 residence card issued by an EEA ... Read More
Requirement of birth certificate for nationality application by ABS25
Hi. Hope all is well with everyone on this very helping forum. I am married to a Belgian and i am going to apply for nationality very soon, i submitted my birth certificate legalized and translated when we did marriage here in Belgium, kindly let me ...
@Aneesh That doesn't make sense, I went to Gementee last month to check with the required documents. They told me all is ok. I showed them the birth certificate from 5 years ago, they said its ok! Now I am confused and I supposedto apply after 2 ... Read More
Requirement of birth certificate for nationality application by ABS25
Hi. Hope all is well with everyone on this very helping forum. I am married to a Belgian and i am going to apply for nationality very soon, i submitted my birth certificate legalized and translated when we did marriage here in Belgium, kindly let me ...
When I applied, this is how I did it (or was asked to do).Apostilled in home country, then translated (to FR) and legalized in Belgium. Read More
Not renewing my contract by Christine Amor Pacheco
Good day. I came last augus2022 here in belgium with single working permit. My sponsor took me from Oman.. now im thinking not to renew this year. I just want to know what will happen to me if i will not renew? Can i still apply for another job even ...
It is not you who renews the work permit, it is your employer. I agree with the comment above - Dont take risk, dont lose your WP/RP before you secure another job. Read More
Local Commune Register - Antwerp by wiltonrcn
Hello guys, I'm aware that when arriving in Belgium it's necessary to register at the local commune in order to get the Belgium id and stuff. I would like to know which documents are needed for Antwerp. I've read that depending of the ...
@Aneesh can you give me you're mobile number? -@Hiba Fathima P. SNo Read More
Family reunification visa to Belgium by Tonuss93
Good day to everyone) Thank you in advance for your replies My question will be about the family reunification visa to Belgium. My story started in summer 2015 when I was married with the Georgian man (but he has unlimited Belgian residence) in ...
VFS/DOFI will contact you with the additional documents list. Read More
Indian homemade food... Take away services in Brussels by anvitalikhar
Dear friends,I am shifting to Brussels in the month of May. Cooking is my hobby and I want to continue the same in Brussel as well. It will be like a take away services . Menu will be declared for every next meal and people have to place the order ...
There are many such initiatives (delivery/takeaway of homely Indian food) in Belgium, mainly in big cities like Brussels. Most of them started small, grew their business and some even established restaurants (dine-in) or takeaways.Like the previous ... Read More
Family reunification visa to Belgium by Tonuss93
Good day to everyone) Thank you in advance for your replies My question will be about the family reunification visa to Belgium. My story started in summer 2015 when I was married with the Georgian man (but he has unlimited Belgian residence) in ...
Khaled, there is no other way than to wait. Put your mind at ease, if your documentation is perfect, visa will be approved, it is just a matter of time. Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
Thanks @Peterjohn 123, (most of) the communes have always told you start counting from the date of issue of your first RP. The info you got from IBZ is of course the accurate one, as they are the ones who handle the file and approval, communes just ... Read More
[Visaonweb] visa application accomodation question by mar122
Hello Everyone,I have a question regarding visa application.Can I use airbnb reservation as accomodation in the visa application or I need to do a hotel reservation ?Thank you.
By the applicant (you), to the consulate. its not only about accomodation, but in general about your application (what are you applying for, what documents you are presenting, your purpose of travel, etc).. You can find plenty of samples online. Read More
[Visaonweb] visa application accomodation question by mar122
Hello Everyone,I have a question regarding visa application.Can I use airbnb reservation as accomodation in the visa application or I need to do a hotel reservation ?Thank you.
It is always good to write a cover letter ! Read More
[Visaonweb] visa application accomodation question by mar122
Hello Everyone,I have a question regarding visa application.Can I use airbnb reservation as accomodation in the visa application or I need to do a hotel reservation ?Thank you.
For long stay visa, airbnb or hotel accomodation is enough as an initial stay, In the cover letter you mention that this is your intial temporary stay and you will use this timeperiod to find a long term rental accomodation. Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
you start counting from the date of issue of your first residence permit. Read More
[Visaonweb] visa application accomodation question by mar122
Hello Everyone,I have a question regarding visa application.Can I use airbnb reservation as accomodation in the visa application or I need to do a hotel reservation ?Thank you.
For which visa type ? Read More
Limited single permit with illimited job market by Mounir kamel
Hi,I have a limited single permit and I get an illimited job market (marche de travail illimité) in my residence id (titre de sejour).Can I change my employer without changing the single permit?
Your new employer must secure a new work permit (authorization for you). Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
-> Based on what I read and hear, you can apply after completing 5 years (from the issue date of your first residence permit). Yes, half of your student residence duration counts. If your current RP expires while your application for L card is in ... Read More
How to apply for jobs before moving to Belgium
Create / Update linkedin profile and mark yourself open to work. Create job alerts with relevant keywords and location as Belgium. Register to job sites (steppingstone, etc). Read More
Visas belgium Brussels by Guest8278
I was applied spouse visa of Belgium recently From vfs new delhi. I was check my status of visa on IBZ website they appearing my status is RJECT. 😢.Register on IBZ - 3 Feb 2023Decision date - 28 Feb 2023I can't believe that. But I think.Two ...
Wait for the rejection letter. It will explain you why the visa is rejected. Read More
Change employer by Mahmoud Manai
Hello ,I got the single permit (work permit + residence permit + visa D) in December 2022 but I never started with this employer,if I want to change employer, do I have to redo the whole procedure or just the work permit?Best Regards,
your employer will apply for a new work permit for you, and when that is approved, your RP will be automatically updated with the new work authorization, Read More
Family reunification visa to Belgium by Tonuss93
Good day to everyone) Thank you in advance for your replies My question will be about the family reunification visa to Belgium. My story started in summer 2015 when I was married with the Georgian man (but he has unlimited Belgian residence) in ...
Dont worry, your familie's file comes together to the ministry here. When they make a decision, they make for all the applicants at the same time. Read More