Family Reunification: Lodging/Housing Airbnb?

mcdylan18 Member

Member since 07 December 2022

mcdylan18Member19 February 2023 15:05:58

Hello Expats,

I have seen this question answered in regards to the registration phase, however I鈥檓 wondering if it is acceptable to list an AirBnb as the lodging on a family reunification Visa Application prior to arrival and prior to registration in Belgium. My wife is a Belgian citizen, I鈥檓 a US citizen. We are moving to Brussels in July but would like to first rent an AirBnb for a month while we look around at apartments. Is this possible? We鈥檙e hoping to send the visa application in advance of our trip, but I understand this can be done after we arrive on a tourist visa as well. I asked the Belgian embassy and they simply said send whatever you have and we will decide. Please let me know if anyone has experience with this. Thanks!

giftcardsx New member

Member since 16 January 2023

giftcardsxNew member28 February 2023 12:53:27

hi did AirbnB as lodging work for you for Family Reunification Visa

mcdylan18 Member

Member since 07 December 2022

mcdylan18Member12 March 2023 16:54:51

@giftcardsx Hi, I recently mailed in my application and will report when I hear back. I included confirmation of booking one month of AirBnb and mentioned in my cover letter that I will find long term housing during that month. The consulate told me to send whatever I have and they will write back if they need more. I will be continuing to look for long term housing remotely until I receive an answer.