nailpainter
Indian expat in Belgium
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Speaks English, German, Turkish, Hindi
Registration: 15 August 2015
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
Hi, I checked the English version of the following website : https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/home.aspx But the page says that it is 'temporarily unavailable in English'. So you gotta go to the French version of it. And there you ... Read More
Bring Non-EU parent to live permanently by solexhonda
Hi, Is it possible for Non-EU parents of EU citizens to come over and live permanently in Belgium? I knew it was possible earlier but apparently some rules changed in 2011 but Im not finding any latest info about it. Thanks for any input.
:( Too bad, I'd have loved to have my mom over for 6 months or so. I think Schengen visa is the possibility for her now. Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
Hi, Sorry for the late reply, I have been ill. I see two dates of decisions, that confuses me. The first one is clear, they asked for more documents and you sent them. But the second one is repeating the exact message, so I am not sure whether ... Read More
Documents for Belgium Work Visa by Soumen2255
Hello, I have aplied my work permit for belgium from India thru my employer and soon will be submitting the work visa for me and dependent visa for my dependent once WP is approved. My question is: Is affidavit of birth certificate and marriage ...
@Soumen, Welcome to Brussels! Please go to the commune and just do a ceremonial show of face :) So far I have not heard any exceptions to the 8 day rule. Best not to assume things at risk, I mean I don't know what consequences of not showing up ... Read More
HELP! Advise needed urgently, by kezz
I am moving into a new flat, but I have to do the TV and internet connection myself. Have no clue. Which do I trun to Telenet or Belgacom? Which has better customer service, I'm English speaking, and do not understand dutch or french. Who ...
Lol, is Proximus doing that to everyone? We had the same issue. But it resolved with just a phone call and we received an email saying we didn't have to pay after all (jee, thanks Proximus). Read More
Close to work, nice neighbhorood: Where? What to look for? by Washakie
Hi everybody! I will be moving to Brussels for work and I am starting to look for an apartment. Ideally I was thinking about: - Apartment (no studio) - 40-80 square meters - 2 rooms (1 bedroom, 1 living room/dining room/lounge) - 700-1000 euros a ...
I have already witnessed with my own eyes a guy getting mugged at Flagey, and in the same week the house of a friend getting robbed there (actually the whole building was robbed, ridiculous!). Just letting you know. In your budget, you can easily ... Read More
Moving to Brussels..Along with Husband & Mother-in-Law by Aditi Sarkar
Hi Everyone, I went through many blog sites but found that in this site, each blog has been answered with lot of information. Hence I am posting my query here :) Kindly help me with your expertise/suggestions on my below ...
Hey Aditi! A bit out of the topic, but if you have some time - perhaps you could start learning a bit of French :) It is something fun to do and will help you both in daily life and perhaps finding a job (although I think most IT related jobs ... Read More
Good language school for French?! by nailpainter
Hello everyone! After 2 months of lazing around the house, I have finally mustered some drive to learn French. Can someone please tell me a good language school for learning French? Something affordable, some place safe with a decent ...
In essence, your life experience more valid than mine, got it. Your beliefs are superior to mine because you alone have had the privilege of having rubbed with people from all backgrounds, got it. And as a woman from India, I should have no ... Read More
Good language school for French?! by nailpainter
Hello everyone! After 2 months of lazing around the house, I have finally mustered some drive to learn French. Can someone please tell me a good language school for learning French? Something affordable, some place safe with a decent ...
Hi, thank you! Are the almost free courses having a good crowd? In Germany, there was a huge difference in the type of pupils that attended open, free courses as opposed to private schools. I chose to go to a private school because I wanted to feel ... Read More
Good language school for French?!
Hello everyone! After 2 months of lazing around the house, I have finally mustered some drive to learn French. Can someone please tell me a good language school for learning French? Something affordable, some place safe with a decent ... Read More
Cost of Diabetic care for type 1 Diabetes by jennykarun
Dear Members, I am planning to move to Brussels. Could you please let me know any information regarding the diabetic care cost for type 1 Diabtes, mainly the cost of insulin injecting pens(That is what we use currently) in Brussels. Would that be ...
Hi, I hope I am not too late in giving the response. I am also suffering from a chronic illness - kidney failure. This means that I am on dialysis treatment twice a week. My treatment is far more expensive than the treatment of type 1 diabetes (I ... Read More
Moving to Brussels..Along with Husband & Mother-in-Law by Aditi Sarkar
Hi Everyone, I went through many blog sites but found that in this site, each blog has been answered with lot of information. Hence I am posting my query here :) Kindly help me with your expertise/suggestions on my below ...
Hey Aditi! Etterbeek is a really nice area to live in :) By the way, since you are new and looking for apartments - please be warned that Molenbeek region of Brussels is very unsafe. In light of the recent events in Brussels and Paris, Molenbeek is ... Read More
Visa - Can i move with my husband (Hungarian working in BE) to Belgium
I am wondering why are you going to apply for a visa to Hungary when you mentioned that Belgium is where you wish to move? So which is it - Hungary or Belgium? If your husband has a job in Belgium, he must sign in at the local commune which will ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belgium
30 Euros per month for 100 GB internet from VOO. I spend 15 Euros per month on my sim card from Proximus (90 minutes calling, 50 MB data, unlimited sms). If anyone can suggest me a cheaper sim, I wouldn't mind switching :) Read More
How long does F-card take to be processed/approved?
I already arrived on a dependant visa, so I don't think I went through getting approval of my dependant status. I went to the commune the second day of my arrival. A week later I went to the police to expedite my police verification process. ... Read More
relocating again to Brussels by sukie01
I am thinking of relocating again to Brussels, this time as a retired person. I lived there for 28 years and, quite honestly, life and in particular the health service,is considerably better there than where I currently live in the UK. I want to ...
Sukie! I live in this area but only just recently started living here so I haven't received my first bills yet. Else I could have helped you. What I can tell you that if you hunt well enough, you can find a place to rent for a year even - like ... Read More
Part Time / Contract Jobs for IT professionals by shilpa.mehta38
Hi , I am a IT professional working with a MNC in india. My husband as been offered a long term onsite from his company. So now i am looking out for a job there in Belgium . But i have few issues : 1. i will be going on dependent as of now. 2. i ...
Shilpa, off topic but I paint too! I graduated from a design college but could never leave fine arts behind. If you're in Brussels, we can meet up! I am currently painting african tribal art for my living room :) Read More
How long does F-card take to be processed/approved?
Hi, I am a non-EU citizen and my husband is an EU citizen. I have an F card, I got it in 3 and a half weeks from the first day of starting the process. Hope this helps. Read More
Crossing to Netherlands from Belgium for Work Meeting
I just went to Germany for an engagement party. Traveled on my D visa while still awaiting my residence ID card. So from my most recent experience, yeah you should have no trouble traveling. Just carry the basic important docs with you, just in ... Read More
tourist visa
It is a tricky thing - mentioning your boyfriend in your application might indicate immigration intent even if that's not what you want to do. In India at least, for younger people of marriageable age - often mentioning that they have a love ... Read More
Visa Under Processing by neel90
I applied schengen visa from Belgium Embassy through VFS Kolkata office on 25th August for my parents and for me as we were invited (Invitation letter signed and stamped by Leuven municipality) by my sister and brother-in-law from Belgium. on 29th ...
@Prashant05, Please stop spreading baseless 'facts'. No, just because somebody is under 35 doesn't mean their visa will get rejected. I have know tens of people around me in that age group who have gotten their visa on time and without ... Read More
Change of Last Name Questions. by Ashie17
I'm a Filipina and recently married a Belgian National here in the Philippines, my husband and I are planning to be together and we are in the midst of visa application. Here in the Philippines if you are a woman, upon marriage you take your ...
For me it was the exact opposite. I was forced to register myself with my husband's surname. ALL my documents ever made for me carry my maiden name. When we got married in India, the marriage officer asked if I'd like to change my surname ... Read More
Please explain Sommier - Lit combinations!
Thank you, you're the man! Read More
Please explain Sommier - Lit combinations!
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying their sunny days :) I have an Ikea Tarva bed which is 140 X 200 in size. I wanted to ask everyone what should be the size of the 'sommiers' that go into this bed? Should it 140 X200 or 140 X 195 ... Read More
Where do I find wheat flour? by nailpainter
Hello all, Does anyone, especially my Indian fellas here know where to get wheat flour in Brussels? The very good quality kind? I want to make all the rotis and paranthas in the world for myself and my husband because I just can't live ...
Yeay, thanks Aneesh, Garam Masala had Shaktibhog!! I am in debt! :D :D Read More
What do you like the most in Belgium? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Belgium? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Belgium and the reason why you enjoy ...
:D Sorry Hasselt09 for stealing your first point (not your husband lol :) ) - what I love the most in Belgium is my awesome husband! I think I'd enjoy living anywhere with him, it helps that Belgium is easy to live in. He has a job here so no ... Read More
Moving to Belgium. To Do or Not to Do?
Yeah, the weather here (or in many surrounding countries) is just too cold for me :D I am from India. I look like an idiot and a total foreigner clad in my trench coat while the natives are frolicking around in t-shirts and knickers :D :D hahaha ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Belgium by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belgium. What ...
Hey everyone :D So I have been in Belgium for about 2 weeks now. I am an Indian female, 28 (due to my generic facial features, body and the many languages I speak, people have a hard time spotting if I am latina or Indian or something else). I am ... Read More
Where do I find wheat flour? by nailpainter
Hello all, Does anyone, especially my Indian fellas here know where to get wheat flour in Brussels? The very good quality kind? I want to make all the rotis and paranthas in the world for myself and my husband because I just can't live ...
@ Primadonna, my lady when you come to Brussels you can drop a pm to me - perhaps I can cook for you too :D :D Sorry, I call everyone 'my lady' and 'my lord' these days because I am such a game of Thrones fan :D @ Aneesh, how did ... Read More
Where do I find wheat flour?
Hello all, Does anyone, especially my Indian fellas here know where to get wheat flour in Brussels? The very good quality kind? I want to make all the rotis and paranthas in the world for myself and my husband because I just can't live ... Read More
Resident permit (Identity card for nor EU) proof of acomodation by GuestPoster156
Dear all, Today i received confirmation from my employer that my work permit B is approved and will be send to them soon. I am planing to come on 20/09/2015, Mean while i found an apartment but it is available only after 01/10/2015. So i will have ...
Yippiiee!! Have fun in Antwerp! Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
The supporting documents can be collected at two times I was told, one was 3-4 weeks after application and the other was when the visa would be approved they could be picked alongwith the stamped passport. I chose to pick up my documents with my ... Read More
Resident permit (Identity card for nor EU) proof of acomodation by GuestPoster156
Dear all, Today i received confirmation from my employer that my work permit B is approved and will be send to them soon. I am planing to come on 20/09/2015, Mean while i found an apartment but it is available only after 01/10/2015. So i will have ...
Just for my own curiosity, is proof of accomodation not required for Indians going on work permit for visa application process? Have a nice day :) Athul, hope you got your answers :) Read More
Making new friends in Brussels! by nailpainter
Hi everyone, I am moving to Brussels in 3 weeks. I am 27 and from India. I speak English, German, Turkish and Hindi fluently. I think none of us can deny the importance of making friends in a new, foreign city. I can't think of a good life ...
I am not interested in meeting up random men from the ineternet, I thought it was quite clear from my post. When a thread specifically calls only for women respondents and a man replies, it is quite creepy actually. Please lay off this thread like ... Read More
circle of girls by 31Maja
i would like to have circle of girlfriends here! to go shopping or go out sometime!! im 26 years old living in antwerp! :)
What are the mods doing? This is one of the top threads and is more than two years old. Jesus tap dancing christ, please lock it. It will help all the new arrivals. Read More
Resident permit (Identity card for nor EU) proof of acomodation by GuestPoster156
Dear all, Today i received confirmation from my employer that my work permit B is approved and will be send to them soon. I am planing to come on 20/09/2015, Mean while i found an apartment but it is available only after 01/10/2015. So i will have ...
Yeah, I just put myself in your shoes and gave you what I would have done :) Read More
Resident permit (Identity card for nor EU) proof of acomodation by GuestPoster156
Dear all, Today i received confirmation from my employer that my work permit B is approved and will be send to them soon. I am planing to come on 20/09/2015, Mean while i found an apartment but it is available only after 01/10/2015. So i will have ...
My husband did this, it was no issue. This is because the police verification takes some time and my husband had already moved in our apartment by that time. Or if you want to entirely avoid any risks, I would suggest that you change the contract ... Read More
Resident permit (Identity card for nor EU) proof of acomodation by GuestPoster156
Dear all, Today i received confirmation from my employer that my work permit B is approved and will be send to them soon. I am planing to come on 20/09/2015, Mean while i found an apartment but it is available only after 01/10/2015. So i will have ...
When you reach Belgium, within the first 8 days meet up with your future landlord and sign a contract dated 1st October. Your landlord should have no issues with this. So no need to find a different apartment I feel. However, this does not help ... Read More
Making new friends in Brussels! by nailpainter
Hi everyone, I am moving to Brussels in 3 weeks. I am 27 and from India. I speak English, German, Turkish and Hindi fluently. I think none of us can deny the importance of making friends in a new, foreign city. I can't think of a good life ...
Hey Julia! Sure, I'd like to hang out :D Und ich kann deutsch sprechen, vielleicht wird es etwas hilfen :D When you've arrived, you can drop me a line here and we'll make a plan for a coffee via pm. Hopefully we'll be joined by ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Belgium by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belgium. What ...
@Burak I think I agree with the first half of your post. But I don't entirely agree with the part of being uncritical of a foreign culture. Any analytical and observant person would try to understand oddities of a culture. For this it is ... Read More
Indians in Belgium by Neil303
Hi, I am an Indian currently in the Netherlands. I plan to move to Belgium in Feb 2010 with my family. I am looking for networking opportunities with Indian / other Expats in Belgium. Thanks, Neil
This forum is so terribly moderated, for god's sake lock these dead threads mods! Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
By the way, there was once I got that ridiculous woman on the phone - I just told her that I wanted to speak to someone else as I wasn't satisfied with her answers. I was transfered to a man (non- Indian) who was way more polite and answered ... Read More
DEPENDENT VISA
A previous refusal is not necessarily interfering with your wife's new dependant visa application, but for sure it causes authorities to notice what has changed since the last application. That is why they will refer to the previous visa refusal ... Read More
DEPENDENT VISA
2013 was a very long time ago, so I'm having some trouble understanding the timeline of your issue. When did you actually apply? When are they saying that your wife's visa was refused? When was her new visa application forwarded to the ... Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
I am really quite surprised at the Embassy's behaviour. If they knew already that you had to report for an interview, why did they simply not tell you when you called previously! What idiots! Knowing the status of/ information on your visa is ... Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
First of all, congrats that at least the decision is made :) I urge you to ask for the same information in writing from the consulate. Everyone behaves better in writing because their ass is being tracked :P I am sure you will get a more decent ... Read More
Visas future or possible residency by Edbar57
I'm a Filipina American , residing USA for over 35 years.. I just curious about Belgian men. I meet one recently on dating cite. I was intrigue about their charateristic.He seems very gentle and respectful. I was on a try out in a particular ...
So you guys are both in USA? I thought he was living in Belgium, since your thread is titled 'visas future or possible residency'? If you guys have plans to meet soon, you could ask him to come over to the US from wherever he is. If ... Read More
Moving to Brussels as a student- some advice please? by Irina13
Hello everyone, In September I will be moving to Brussels together with my partner to do our Masters degree. We already have the accommodation sorted out in St Josse-ten-Noode at the Foyer Europeen. -I have been reading online about Brussels ...
I can only speak for the budget - 325 to 350 Euros is typical student budget here. I think financially anything lesser would be practically shoe string budget and lots of ramen noodles for food :) It would help you a lot to find a part time job. In ... Read More
Making new friends in Brussels! by nailpainter
Hi everyone, I am moving to Brussels in 3 weeks. I am 27 and from India. I speak English, German, Turkish and Hindi fluently. I think none of us can deny the importance of making friends in a new, foreign city. I can't think of a good life ...
Hey, thanks for your response! I have lived in many countries and in each I made many fast and close friends. I hope my new life in Brussels will once again be full of good people looking for language and cultural exchange :) Read More
Making new friends in Brussels!
Hi everyone, I am moving to Brussels in 3 weeks. I am 27 and from India. I speak English, German, Turkish and Hindi fluently. I think none of us can deny the importance of making friends in a new, foreign city. I can't think of a good life ... Read More
Gross yearly salary 63.000EUR to net? by Tommy88
Hi All, I would like to ask for help/advise. I'm searching the internet and blogs since days, but got quite confused because I'm reading different things everywhere and the online calculators also result in different numbers when trying to ...
Can someone in your company responsible for integration of foreigners or perhaps the HR guide you? Yeah, 'Google it' is the least helpful advise. Read More
Visas future or possible residency by Edbar57
I'm a Filipina American , residing USA for over 35 years.. I just curious about Belgian men. I meet one recently on dating cite. I was intrigue about their charateristic.He seems very gentle and respectful. I was on a try out in a particular ...
I suppose first you'll face the same problems as others who have met their international partners online. When you meet him in real life, you'll may be pleasantly surprised or soured - this won't have to do with him being Belgian. ... Read More
Moving to Belgium
haha :) I would never let a stranger - postman or not invite himself into my house in a new country. My husband has just finished doing all the things you mentioned above, it's really not that tough without a relocation expert either. Hope ... Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
Thank you! Actually I keep reading online things like it is better to get married in EU if you wish to stay there etc. But in all honesty and experience I have not found that to be true. I married my Dutch husband in India by choice. Marrying in ... Read More
Student visa duration question by sdeberg
My son is to begin his masters program in Brussels in mid-September. He will be in a 18 month program. His Visa was issued for 180 days, which is obviously much shorter than needed. What options does he have to stay and finish the entire program? ...
On the passports, the national visas (category D visas) are stamped for 180 days. This 180 day duration is extended by the immigration office upon registration by the foreigner holding the visa. So, when your son arrives in Belgium, he must ... Read More
Register partnership/Marriage in belgium as foreigners by Outlander-36
Hello everybody at 大咖福利影院. its a pleasure to being a part the network where people of diffirent culture ethnics and nationalities come together and share possible information with each other to make living easy for each other. let me tell what ...
If you have a problem in your legal residential status in Netherlands which prohibits you from entering a registered partnership there, then the blunt truth is that you will have no luck trying to register it in Belgium. The reason for this is that ... Read More
Dependent Visa - Letter of Invite from the Company by Deepika0525
Hi All, I need to know if a Letter of Invite from the Company is required to bring dependents along in Belgium? As for the below query I'm sure this topic was touched on before but still I need a little bit more clarity as I need to bring ...
I think some misleading information has been circulating around the forums that 'latest' birth and marriage certificates are needed for visa application. This is simply not true and quite ridiculous actually! Also, the apostilles are stamped by MEA ... Read More
Is this enough by mindgutter
Hi, I have a job offer from a company in Brussels. The monthly salary is 8.500 Euro. We are a family of four. What kind of life can we afford on this salary? Background: we currently live in Washington DC and my US salary is $170K. Thanks.
hehehe, so true! I would rather make a throw away account for this. Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ... Read More