raulrathod
Indian looking for information about Belgium
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About me
Indian, Single
Lives in Brussels, Brussels Capital
Speaks English, Hindi
Registration: 26 July 2017
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
@Kendy Makere The first time - new employment contract and new ID card (i had renewed) and health insurance - this was submitted in Belgium via email.The second time - Travel insurance for my wife and son - this was submitted in the VFS office in ... Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
@Deep Basu yes.. quite a process. Relieved now Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
Got our visa yesterday. Applied - March 24th registered - April 27th additional documents - Sept 20thadditional documents - Oct 11th visa granted - oct 17th.our timing is really unusual and not be taken as a reference because I changed employers ... Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
@Tanvirul Hoque Nope. Still waiting. I applied on 24th March. The wait continues.... Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
@Tanvirul Hoque Congratulations. Its been a long wait Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
Update: I received a mail letter to my Belgium address on 23/09 asking for additional documents. I have a new job during the visa processing and therefore asked for documents related to the new changes. I have submitted the documents. Waiting for ... Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
@arsu sahoo Not yet.. still waiting. Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
Applied: March 24/2022Registered: April 27/2022Update: Sept 14I recieved a message from the Visa office in Belgium: En attente de la r茅ception de documents 茅tayant la demande de visa envoy茅s par valise diplomatique par le poste ... Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
Does anybody have an update on their visa application? I'm in my 6th month after application and no news yet. Read More
Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv
I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...
Hello Everybody, Any update on the visa status for those waiting for the decision? I applied on March 24 and in treatment from April 27th.. 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 ...
@aykutg88聽On average (Based on other applicants' feedback in the forum), it takes 4-5 months from the registration date. The registration takes 6 to 8 Weeks from the date of visa application. Based on other people's experience, roughly 5 to 7 ... Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
After 4 years of completion. In the Fifth year and not at the renwal of 4th year Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
@Nitishkjha2018聽It's better to inform your employer. Don't see any harm in that. But it's your call. I'm not sure but 8 read somewhere in the forum that the employment authorities will contact the employer about their employees unlimited work ... Read More
Spouse visa processing time by Fazila1995
Hello guys I submitted my documents on 8th September 2017 for long stay visa to join my spouse who is a Belgian citizen. It is going to be 3 months since I applied but got no answer of approval of documents till yet. Can you guys tell me what is the ...
Applied on March 24Registered on April 27Still waiting聽 Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
@mohan garg聽I don't know about expat period. I do know that if you've paid social security in Belgium.. than that counts. But i see that there are new rules for expats from 2021/22.聽 Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
@mohan garg聽Card A is recieved after you have a work permit. First you received limited work permit and then you go to commune and they give you card A. After 4 years of limited work permit you can apply for unlimited work permit. Employer ... Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
@Nitishkjha2018聽If you're employer is going to renew the work permit it will be limited duration. For unlimited work permit you have to apply on your own after you've completed 4 years of uninterrupted work in Belgium.聽Card B or D - These ... Read More
Spouse visa processing time by Fazila1995
Hello guys I submitted my documents on 8th September 2017 for long stay visa to join my spouse who is a Belgian citizen. It is going to be 3 months since I applied but got no answer of approval of documents till yet. Can you guys tell me what is the ...
Hi,聽Applied for my wife & son on March 24/2022. Got registered and in treatment since April 27/2022.聽Wondering how long before the decision is made? From the above posts, it looks like it takes 12 weeks to 17 weeks (3 to 4 months) for ... Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
@mohan garg聽On the backside of the card it is mentioned "illimite" - unlimited work permit.聽 The card A is for temporary residence as Alex mentioned above. Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
Thank you Alex for the details explanation. Very much appreciated. Also, noted the info about the notice period you mentioned. I guess permit B is still a foreigner visa with 5 years validity and Permit D is more like a permanent resident? Will do ... Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ... Read More
D type visa and processing time for 2021 by nmshkh8
Hi everyone! I have applied for dependent visa for myself and my daughter in start of Feb 2021. I want to know if anyone have applied in Jan or Feb 2021 what was the processing time if you have received the visa. Since mine is showing on ...
Hi, Can you please let me know what documents you submitted for application of visa for you and your child? Thank you, Rahul Rathod Read More
Family reunion visa for wife and child
Hi, Can anyone help me with documents needed for applying a family a reunion visa for spouse from India and child whose age would be less than 6 months? Best Rahul Rathod Read More
Living outside Belgium with RP by raulrathod
Hello, Need help. I have Residence Permit for Belgium, due to some personal reasons I was out of the country for more than 6 months.Is there a clause where travel should be within 6 months ? I have not informed commune while travelling to ...
Thank you for the reply. I have sent them a message and also filled the temporary absence form on the commune website. I hope there shouldn't be much problem. I have been away during the pandemic and also the Foreign service health team had sent ... Read More
Belgium Dependent Long term visa by geetanjali chaturvedi
Spouse applied for visa on 12th April 2021. The dofi website shows no information other than the processing timeline information. The document has been received from the VFS stating the visa is on hold as decision is to be made by authorities in ...
Hi, As per the latest circular on the Belgium in India website, all Applications for D visa will be put on hold due to current travel ban until further notice. https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-to-belgium/visa/india Read More
Covid 19 Travel Restrictions and Family Reunion. by reach4bala
Hi, I need a clarification regarding the recent covid-19 travel restrictions for passengers arriving from India to Belgium. I understand that people with Belgian citizenship or those having the main residence in Belgium can still return to ...
Hi Bala, I'm also under a similar situation and I have received an email from Belgium consulate in Mumbai that first-time D-visa holders who are yet to be registered are not allowed to travel for now. And the essential travellers' ... Read More
spouse visa and travel visa by taushif
We are planning to apply for a spouse visa in February, 2018. I have read about the long waiting times for this type of visa. I was wondering will it be possible to apply for a tourist and spouse visa at the same time ? Our thinking behind it was ...
Hi, Thank you for the above threads. It is very helpful indeed. I have one question regarding the translation of the documents - do we need to have the birth certificate, marraige certificate and police certificate translated after getting them ... Read More
R茅sidence permit Belgium
Hi Aneesh. Thanks for your reply. It turned out as exactly what you mentioned. :) Rahul Read More
R茅sidence permit Belgium
Hi All, I have received a letter from the commune (ixelles) asking me to come along with my ID proof and 25鈧� and this is regarding my Residence permit. I have already received my single residence permit valid for next 3 years in August ... Read More
Renewal of Visa by raulrathod
Hello All, I'm a non-EU citizen working in Brussels. I have received my renewed work permit and have submitted the work permit and related documents for temporary visa renewal. I have submitted my application in the second week of August 2018. ...
Thank you for the reply :) Yes I meant residence permit. I hope I get it soon. Fingers crossed. Read More
Renewal of Visa
Hello All, I'm a non-EU citizen working in Brussels. I have received my renewed work permit and have submitted the work permit and related documents for temporary visa renewal. I have submitted my application in the second week of August 2018. ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you for your reply :) Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi, I have a question regarding registration in City hall Belgium. I have work permit B and I have applied for a long stay visa D from India. Do I need to have birth certificate apostilled to be registered at the city hall or just my work permit B ... Read More
Police Clearance Certificate
HI, Can I also request the French police clearance certificate from India? :) Best Rahul Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, I will be getting my Visa done from Vfs India. The required documents for the visa are: 1. Work Permit 2. medical certificate 3. PCC 4. Passport 5. Visa Application. My question was should the PCC and Medical Certificate are needed to ... Read More
Police Clearance Certificate
Thank you, Jo-Ann. Yes it was really quick :) Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi, I have submitted my Medical certificate to the Belgium employer. They should start the process by end of this week. They are saying the process may take 4 weeks. But there are chances that by the end of 4 weeks, my visa expires in France. I ... Read More
Police Clearance Certificate
Hello, I'm Rahul. I have been living in France for the past 2 years. I need to get police clearance certificate. Has anybody done this before or could you tell me the procedure, please. Thank you, Rahul Rathod Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you aneeshks for your reply. There is one more thing I would like to know if you could help me. I have been told by the HR to get a medical certificate from France. I have asked the HR if I need to get the medical certificate from any ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Everyone, I have received my offer from a Belgian company close to Brussels. I have been living in and recently completed my master's degree from France. I have submitted my medical certificate for WP from France. My question is: My ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Everyone, I'm Rahul. I'm from India. I recently finished my Masters from France and I will be moving to Brussels in September to start my new Job. I don't know anybody yet from Brussels. I would like to make new friends and ... Read More
Visa
Hi, I'm Rahul. I have a Final Interview with a Belgium employer. I have been asked by the employer to find some information on the Visa formalities that could be discussed during the interview. My question is: I'm an Indian citizen, ... Read More