Residence Permit PIN/PUK waiting time

uygarts9 Member

Member since 08 October 2023

uygarts9Member19 November 2024 11:25:07

Hi all,

I was approved for a visa D to study in Belgium, I registered with the municipality in Antwerp and applied for my residence card, I paid the 21鈧� and received my annex 15. However, although 3 weeks have passed, I did not receive my PIN/PUK code letter.

Should I be worried? Has anyone experienced such a delay?

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Mia0210 Contributor

Member since 10 December 2022

Mia0210Contributor20 November 2024 06:07:41

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Hi,

Yes, it's worth following up because typically, the PIN/PUK code letter is delivered within 1 to 2 weeks after registering. However, delays can happen, as I鈥檝e experienced something similar. In my case, the letter was mistakenly delivered to a neighbor鈥檚 mailbox by the postal service. I had to go back to the municipality to request new codes, but eventually, my neighbor brought me the original letter.

I recommend checking with your neighbors and contacting the municipality to request a new set of PIN/PUK codes if necessary. It鈥檚 better to address this sooner rather than later to avoid delays in activating your residence card.