Violetkm
Indian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 09 July 2019
Processing time for long stay visa by yat123
Hello everyone, I'm a bit confused about the time it takes to process visa applications for my family (wife & son). Now, it is almost 6 months since we submitted our applications. How many months we should have to wait to get the final ...
We got ours in 5 months, they asked for many papers before approving the visa. Read More
Studying in Belgium then planning to work by kwakoudzi49
Hi, my name is Ami I am planning to come to Belgium for school master鈥檚 in medicine. I am coming along with my 7 year old daughter and she鈥檒l be attending school in Brussels in an international school that speaks English while I am ...
Hi We are planning to move soon to Antwerp and have the same issues with schooling. English schools are equal or more than the salaries. Even the erstwhile DY Patil school in Belgium is unaffordable. For young kids below 12, its fine to switch to ... Read More
Belgium family reunification visa Decision by ramos269234
Hello there I applied for a Belgium family reunification visa. Two months after I applied, the decision came to me. [b][color=#ec0909]-In afwachting ontvangst van documenten die de visumaanvraag ondersteunen en die door de Belgische ...
Hi They have accepted the letter from the insurance company. There was a spelling mistake in my husbands name in our marriage certificate, so making an affidavit for that and submitting soon. I have already submitted too many papers, so it should ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Only my husband is in Belgium, I am outside of Belgium and have applied for family reunification visa. its best to get your name thing sorted permanently affidavit and then publish in the newspapers and then they will reissue the marriage ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
If you do it in India that needs to be apostilled. Since you are already there, I think you should just get the name change done through affidavit and then by publishing in the paper as this issue always comes up when you apply for any visa, PR and ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
As for Belgium Immigration name in the passport and marriage certificate should be same. If you are still in India, get a "same person" affidavit done. Please consult a lawyer, they know the process. Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hi All the documents should be issued and apostilled within 6 months of the application. Name error will become an issue, please get it corrected as my husband's name was misspelled in the marriage certificate and we had to get it corrected. ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hi Dont ask them for duplicate. Just show them your old one and explain you need it for visa with the current issue date. They already have the record Thats what I did with my marriage certificate (Pune) and birth certificate (Karnataka) Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
My personal experience - I had written to the local Belgium consulate on this issue and they confirmed that certificates older than 6 months are not acceptable. To be on the safer side I's suggest get the certificate re-issued and then ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hi You will have to get all the certificates re-issued. The authorities (municipality etc where its registered will re-issue the certificates ) Read More
Job opporunities
Hi What are the job prospects for an expat in Antwerp in non-IT profession. I will be moving there soon and do not speak Flemish/Dutch/French. Do you recommend that I pursue any short courses before/after getting there? I have been working in ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Thanks Aneesh. My question was, once things get back to normal, is that an option to apply for family reunification visa while in Belgium on visitors visa (Shengan)? Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Dear Aneesh Due to the corona virus we will need to move in the next 30 days from here to Belgium A(where my husband lives). It take 6 months for family reunion visa to come through. Is there a possiblity if we get there on visit visa then ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Thank you for your guidance Aneesh. It takes a lot of effort to make all the documents again as they want them not older than 6 months:(( Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Dear Aneesh So i presume its best to process the visa when we are ready to move to avoid any future complications with the visa. Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hi Alex How long does it take to get the ID card once we register at the local commune? can we leave the country while the card is still under process? As I said earlier, my issue is: I cannot move there for next one year due to my sons school. But ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Thank you so much, this helps Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Thank you Aneesh. is there a time limit by which one must re-enter the country (residence visa holders)? like some countries have a rule that you cannot stay out for more than 6 months. Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hi Aneesh I have a question. After we arrive in Antwerp on a family reunion visa and leave in a months time and return after say 6 months (due to my sons school), Will there be any issues regarding the visa, residency etc. Or is there a time limit ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Dear Aneesh We are in the process of applying for a family reunification visa. one of the documents required is copy of the resident permit of the spouse (A or H card). I believe this takes a bit longer, can we submit the copy of the work permit ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
He is currently working in London. His first time in Belgium, his current company applied for his work permit. It says he can apply for type D visa Below is the text from the email: Brief ter kennisgeving 鈥搕oekenning gecombineerde ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hi Aneesh My husband has got Type A work permit approved and it says limited period (ie., 3 years), can this be easily renewed after 3 years? and after 5 years can we apply for PR on this visa type? Thank you Read More
Primary School Instruction Medium by pankaj9k
Hi, I am currently living in Glasgow, Scotland as an expat from Kolkata, India. I have got a job offer in Antwerp, Belgium and I am planning to move there by June end. I am a bit worried about my child's (7 yrs old) education as I have learnt ...
Hi Did you move when the kids were young? Read More
Primary School Instruction Medium by pankaj9k
Hi, I am currently living in Glasgow, Scotland as an expat from Kolkata, India. I have got a job offer in Antwerp, Belgium and I am planning to move there by June end. I am a bit worried about my child's (7 yrs old) education as I have learnt ...
Thank you :) Cannot afford private english schools as they are very expensive. Read More
Primary School Instruction Medium by pankaj9k
Hi, I am currently living in Glasgow, Scotland as an expat from Kolkata, India. I have got a job offer in Antwerp, Belgium and I am planning to move there by June end. I am a bit worried about my child's (7 yrs old) education as I have learnt ...
Hi We will be moving to Antwerp soon and my son is studying in year 9 in an Uk school. Will it be ok to switch him to local school when we move to Antwerp? Also do we pay university fee like international student while we are on dependent ... Read More