Family Reunification for single permit holders

dj68 Active member

27POSTS

4 months ago

Hello all!

In the IBZ website, it says that

Exceptionally, embassies and consulates-general are authorised to issue a family reunification visa to the spouse and minor children of a foreign national holding a single permit, without prior consultation with the Immigration Office (鈥榓utomatic visa issue鈥�), provided that the following conditions are met:

1. The family unit already exists on the date the Immigration Office grants the single permit (annex 46 of 47) to the worker; and

2. The 鈥渟ingle permit鈥� and 鈥渇amily reunification鈥� visa applications are submitted simultaneously, or the 鈥渇amily reunification鈥� visa application is submitted within six months from the day the 鈥渟ingle permit鈥� visa is issued to the accompanied or joined worker;

Does this mean, the visa process will be faster by the embassy and not the IBZ? I got my single permit in December which is less than a month.

Also, for the housing situation, I see the term "adequate housing" but cannot find what exactly it is? Like a studio of 35m2 is fine for me and my spouse?

Thanks!

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@Tomkar Member

21POSTS

4 months ago

@dj68

Hi ! I live in Belgium, and I鈥檝e seen situation like this.

Yes your spouse reunification visa should be granted fast as it is based on your single permit. If your single permit is already granted, there is no reason that she don鈥檛 get her reunification visa and the embassy can directly proceed it.

For the adequate housing, OE and communes did not specifically mention a size. But a studio or a 1 bedroom appartement is adequate for a couple without children !

Hope it helps

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gannam Active member

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4 months ago

It is better to apply simultaneously. In my case the file of my daughter still went via additional checks but anyway we together got D visa in the end and arrived together.

The embassy asked for proof of temporary rent and for international medical insurance for at least 3 months duration, but it was during covid, maybe that is why.

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dj68 Active member

27POSTS

4 months ago

Thank you for the replies. I was wondering if my rental contract should also have my wife's name or just my name is fine? I already live here

dj68 Active member

27POSTS

4 months ago

聽 Hi, My application has been forwarded to the Foreigners鈥� Office (FPS Interior) for examination and decision. Does this mean I am not eligible for fast track procedure? Would you have any idea?

jaaloukjoseph Member

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last month

@dj68

Hello ! im going through the same case as you. Any updates on your case ? We were supposed to get the Visa's all together from the embassy but they also just forwarded the file to the immigration office.