MidnightRogue
Filipino expat in Belgium
Forum posts
63
About me
Filipino
Lives in Provincie West-Vlaanderen, Fla
Speaks English
Registration: 02 December 2022
Marriage in Belgium by oregonauden
Hello everyone 馃憢馃徎, im getting married in June in Belgium to my fianc茅 who lives there. I got all the info on the documents I need but I have a few questions. One of the documents I need is a certificate of residence. I have no ...
@oregonauden yeaaa but it was pretty worth it once its done ..goodluck and congratulations in advance Read More
Marriage in Belgium by oregonauden
Hello everyone 馃憢馃徎, im getting married in June in Belgium to my fianc茅 who lives there. I got all the info on the documents I need but I have a few questions. One of the documents I need is a certificate of residence. I have no ...
I got married here in Belgium as well, my certificate of nationality was drafted by a lawyer in the form of an affidavit (he just asked what to put in that affidavit, just proving your nationality, where were you born info about your parents etc. ... Read More
Residence Card by MidnightRogue
Hi everyone,I am a Belgian resident card holder. Type of Permit F. Familielid EU ART 10 RL 2004/38/EG. I wish to return to Philippines for a 3 weeks visit. My question is do I still need a visa to return here in Belgium if I am a residence card ...
@Avalu phew thank you very much for this. It will be my first time to leave the country after I got here so I am not sure of the requirements when I have to return here in Belgium and I do not wish to get blocked by the immigration. Read More
Residence Card
Hi everyone,I am a Belgian resident card holder. Type of Permit F. Familielid EU ART 10 RL 2004/38/EG. I wish to return to Philippines for a 3 weeks visit. My question is do I still need a visa to return here in Belgium if I am a residence card ... Read More
Re-entry visa
hello, I'm already here in Belgium with my orange card but after this I wish to visit my family in the philippines . Since I am not yet an EU passport holder, I must apply for a visa to reenter Belgium again right?Anyone here have experience? Please ... Read More
The importance of local language in Belgium by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We鈥檙e curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Belgium. Here are some questions to get ...
I came here last February and my husband and I live with my in laws around the West Flanders. I am here 3 months already and having my dutch lessons. It was pretty hard at first learning the language but now I am getting a hang of it bit by bit. It ... Read More
Schengen Visa by Sharon Ndutakimani
Can you work in Belgium with a Schengen visa
@Sharon Ndutakimani asylum seekers??? excuse me but I'm an orange card holder and it allows me to work. Sorry but if you want to work illegally i can't help you Read More
Schengen Visa by Sharon Ndutakimani
Can you work in Belgium with a Schengen visa
if you're tourist definitely not. You need an orange card for you to be able to work Read More
I was not issued an orange card by thebluestoneinc
i Put in for a legal cohabitation with my e.u partner,I was not given an orange card..was only given a paper that has a bsn number,I have been approved. I have been scheduled for an apointment in may,would I be getting an orange card or the 5 ...
normally orange card c Read More
Your first days in your home in Belgium by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Belgium? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Belgium ...
I moved last February 24 and now i'm married to my fiance and we're living with my in lawsThey are very nice and warm people. I got my orange card first week of April and now i'm waiting for my interview for my dutch lessonsWeather is unpredictable ... Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Mughal72 UPDATEMY VISA IS APPROVED馃檹馃徏馃檹馃徏馃檹馃徏馃檹馃徏 TimelineApplied: Sept 23, 2022File sent to home office: Oct. 10, 2022Asked for additional documents: Jan. 30, 2023Approved: February 8, 2023 ... Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Mughal72 check this timeline i posted Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@nabilaaa98 no problem and goodluck..i hope to see a good news here from you as well馃檹馃徎 Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@nabilaaa98 i did had an interview but it was only via phone call before my files were sent to home office. I was interviewed 2 weeks later we applied, but the questions were mainly how you actually know your husband, relationship history and future ... Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
UPDATEMY VISA IS APPROVED馃檹馃徏馃檹馃徏馃檹馃徏馃檹馃徏 TimelineApplied: Sept 23, 2022File sent to home office: Oct. 10, 2022Asked for additional documents: Jan. 30, 2023Approved: February 8, 2023 Read More
VFS Istanbul D Visa Processing Timeline by Gokhan A.
Hi everyone,On September 28, I and my wife submitted our documents to VFS Istanbul for a D visa (Single permit and Family reunification). However, there is still no progress in our case. I want to gather those who are waiting for a visa to be issued ...
@SP_chaser but you didnt have any prior notice that it was approved? My passport is still being handled by courier but nothing from IBZ website about it Read More
VFS Istanbul D Visa Processing Timeline by Gokhan A.
Hi everyone,On September 28, I and my wife submitted our documents to VFS Istanbul for a D visa (Single permit and Family reunification). However, there is still no progress in our case. I want to gather those who are waiting for a visa to be issued ...
how do you guys know you got your visas approved?my ibz still hasnt changed status since last January 26 but my passport is already on its way back to me Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Azqa i hope so too thank you for your encouragement 馃檹馃徎 Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Ade mary yea i did earlier but my country's embassy is a bit avoidant, they just told me to wait for my passport and then off... quite sad but i was hoping the ibz was my only hope to know bout the results Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
does anyone here know when ibz changes status?my ibz still says "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken." since January 26, 2023Yet my country's embassy already received my additional documents last February 3 and my passport is already ... Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Yassah E S Kollie oh i think you should go to the embassy then, coz mine the visa center took my passport and now its on its way to me but idk my visa status Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Yassah E S Kollie they should have sent you your passport or call your visa application center Read More
Visa D Decision by pm1329
Hi,I received an email today that our passports are being returned via courier but no word on the decision. If the visa d is refused, would we have received another email with this information? We're applying from the UK so we can't check DOFI as ...
im in this same situation, no word about my visa application, but just my passport being dispatched from VFSmy dofi result is still the ssme "toekenning visum op vorlegging bijkommende stukken"but they received my additional documents last Friday Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
Update: I received an email that my passport is already dispatched but idk the result...Not sure if it will change in ibz, anyone here got same experience? Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Azqa i replied this before " i applied last September 2022 and just got an update recently. If you applied around November or December its normal the applications take longer as they had holiday season.All you had to do is wait" Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Yassah E S Kollie congrats馃憦馃徎 Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@rhea serenado thank you, i do hope to hear from them anytime soon as it got to them last friday馃槶馃槶馃槶 Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Ade mary well, i got the email from my country's embassy and just followed their instructions to either submit it personally or by courier to them. So not sure if it was IBZ who asked for it or just my country's embassy Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Rubenslash oh i hope this isn't another 4 months of waiting 馃ゲ馃ゲ馃ゲ thank you tho Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
hi, my additional requirements have been sent to the belgian embassy in my country, I was wondering if the embassy will still have to send that to the home office? or they will issue the visa already?does anyone here have an idea with this? thanks. Read More
Traveler health insurance by Monpom
Hello, I'm American citizen and got married to Belgian citizen and moving to Belgium. I was told that I need to enter the country with traveler's health insurance. Any suggestions of inexpensive plans? How many months will I need it? Whats a ...
@Monpom not sure what are the schengen accredited insurance companies there in the US, as I am replying from Philippines, so there's definitely a difference :)You can check google or call the visa processing center there in your country, I'm sure ... Read More
Traveler health insurance by Monpom
Hello, I'm American citizen and got married to Belgian citizen and moving to Belgium. I was told that I need to enter the country with traveler's health insurance. Any suggestions of inexpensive plans? How many months will I need it? Whats a ...
You should get a travel and medical insurance that is accredited by schengen countries, and get the number of days that will cover your visa validity Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@nabilaaa98 i applied last September 2022 and just got an update recently. If you applied around November or December its normal the applications take longer as they had holiday season.All you had to do is wait Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
@Aneesh thank you very much , I was wondering if flight reservation websites are okay? Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
hi update: additional documentsI got an email today asking for the flight booking...(visa not yet granted)Anyone here can assist me, how to get this one?Thank you very much Read More
Change of status on IBZ by MidnightRogue
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ...
thank you guys ...hope they will mail it soonest馃檹馃徎 Read More
Change of status on IBZ
hi, I can't edit my previous post here but I checked my visa for marriage status and now it said "Toekenning visum op voorlegging bijkomende stukken."but my fiance has not gotten any mail regarding which document are they requiring. Anyone here got ... Read More
Update on visa application- Visa for marriage
hi, anyone here has an update with their visa applications from September 2022?I applied visa C for marriage last September 23, 2022 but havent heard anything from IBZ yet.I have read a few that they applied past my application date and already got ... 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, anyone here has an update with their visa applications from September 2022? I applied visa C for marriage last September 23, 2022 but havent heard anything from IBZ yet. Read More
VFS Istanbul D Visa Processing Timeline by Gokhan A.
Hi everyone,On September 28, I and my wife submitted our documents to VFS Istanbul for a D visa (Single permit and Family reunification). However, there is still no progress in our case. I want to gather those who are waiting for a visa to be issued ...
@VisaCMarriage guess you will be ahead as you submitted documents earlier than us 馃槉 goodluck Read More
Marriage Visa - Type C by MidnightRogue
I applied for marriage visa (visa C) last September 23, 2022My files were sent to home office of belgium last October 10, 2022Received Approval of Proposed Marriage last October 5, 2022Up until this date, the DOFI website still says "in ...
@Ade mary it says it was registered December 8, 2022...but they told my fiance it was registered prior to that date... Read More
Marriage Visa - Type C
I applied for marriage visa (visa C) last September 23, 2022My files were sent to home office of belgium last October 10, 2022Received Approval of Proposed Marriage last October 5, 2022Up until this date, the DOFI website still says "in ... Read More
VISA D 2022 by abduljabbareng13
Hi everyone!I have applied for work visa - D and my family member芒聙聶s reunification visa at the same time on 10th Nov 2023. Since Nov 17th feedback from embassy applications are in process with Belgium immigration office. I am unable to tack ...
i applied with visa C for marriage last September 23,2022...didnt even have any progress yet ...coz of holiday season that is Read More
VFS Istanbul D Visa Processing Timeline by Gokhan A.
Hi everyone,On September 28, I and my wife submitted our documents to VFS Istanbul for a D visa (Single permit and Family reunification). However, there is still no progress in our case. I want to gather those who are waiting for a visa to be issued ...
@VisaCMarriage thank you for this ...i have my fingers crossed 馃 that we will receive good news already馃檹馃徎 Read More
VFS Istanbul D Visa Processing Timeline by Gokhan A.
Hi everyone,On September 28, I and my wife submitted our documents to VFS Istanbul for a D visa (Single permit and Family reunification). However, there is still no progress in our case. I want to gather those who are waiting for a visa to be issued ...
@VisaCMarriage sadly no progess for me Read More
Marriage Visa Belgium by Dinzy
Hi, I have a question. I applied marriage visa (visa type c) at belgium embassy in the end of August. After 2 months I checked my visa status on the immigration website and it's still in process. But I can see that immigration has been registered my ...
@Dinzy congrats 馃檹馃徏 Read More
Marriage Visa Belgium by Dinzy
Hi, I have a question. I applied marriage visa (visa type c) at belgium embassy in the end of August. After 2 months I checked my visa status on the immigration website and it's still in process. But I can see that immigration has been registered my ...
@Dinzy thanks dinzy, guess we'll just wait for what they will email to my fiance as well 馃檹馃徏 Read More
Marriage Visa Belgium by Dinzy
Hi, I have a question. I applied marriage visa (visa type c) at belgium embassy in the end of August. After 2 months I checked my visa status on the immigration website and it's still in process. But I can see that immigration has been registered my ...
@Avalu hi Avalu, thanks for this. What I know we submitted together with my visa application was only the copy of their house title Read More
Marriage Visa Belgium by Dinzy
Hi, I have a question. I applied marriage visa (visa type c) at belgium embassy in the end of August. After 2 months I checked my visa status on the immigration website and it's still in process. But I can see that immigration has been registered my ...
@Dinzy will they require to have him his own place? my fiance lives with his parents but his parents own the house they are living at. Hopefully they wont require this Read More
VFS Istanbul D Visa Processing Timeline by Gokhan A.
Hi everyone,On September 28, I and my wife submitted our documents to VFS Istanbul for a D visa (Single permit and Family reunification). However, there is still no progress in our case. I want to gather those who are waiting for a visa to be issued ...
I applied for type C visa for marriage as well last September 23. My intended date of departure should've been this coming 12 December. But until now no progress. From Philippines here Read More
Missing info of fiance in my application by MidnightRogue
Hi, its me again, sorry to bring up another questionI reviewed my visa application for marriage and found out I missed the part where the phone number should be filled upbut i was able to put his address and email address. Will he still be contacted ...
@Dinzy ah thank you for this. It eased my mind a bit Read More
Missing info of fiance in my application
Hi, its me again, sorry to bring up another questionI reviewed my visa application for marriage and found out I missed the part where the phone number should be filled upbut i was able to put his address and email address. Will he still be contacted ... Read More
No results from DOFI website by MidnightRogue
I applied for marriage visa (visa C) last September 23, 2022My files were sent to home office of belgium last October 10, 2022Received Approval of Proposed Marriage last October 5, 2022Up until this date I put my application number it still says "No ...
@Dinzy I thought I'm missing something but thank you for this. I thought its just me Read More
No results from DOFI website
I applied for marriage visa (visa C) last September 23, 2022My files were sent to home office of belgium last October 10, 2022Received Approval of Proposed Marriage last October 5, 2022Up until this date I put my application number it still says "No ... Read More
Marriage Visa Belgium by Dinzy
Hi, I have a question. I applied marriage visa (visa type c) at belgium embassy in the end of August. After 2 months I checked my visa status on the immigration website and it's still in process. But I can see that immigration has been registered my ...
@Dinzy I am indeed worried as the documents submitted are only valid for 6 months 馃槥 Read More
Marriage Visa Processing time by MidnightRogue
Hi, I am from Philippines I applied for Visa for Marriage last September 23, 2022I got an interview from Belgium Embassy in Manila: October 7, 2022Sent my application to Belgium Home Office: October 10, 2022I sent them an email about the status of ...
@rhea serenado hi Ms. Rhea so far that is the latest update from timeline I could provide, so having the approved proposed marriage means my visa cant be denied anymore right? Read More
Marriage Visa Processing time
Hi, I am from Philippines I applied for Visa for Marriage last September 23, 2022I got an interview from Belgium Embassy in Manila: October 7, 2022Sent my application to Belgium Home Office: October 10, 2022I sent them an email about the status of ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don'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 ...
Hi I am Louise from PhilippinesI am engaged to my Belgian fiance and I am currently waiting on my visa for marriage.We already have an approved proposed marriage from Immigration Department of Brussels but I don't have my visa yet.Hoping someone ... Read More
Marriage Visa Belgium by Dinzy
Hi, I have a question. I applied marriage visa (visa type c) at belgium embassy in the end of August. After 2 months I checked my visa status on the immigration website and it's still in process. But I can see that immigration has been registered my ...
Hi, I am from Philippines I applied for Visa for Marriage last September 23, 2022I got an interview from Belgium Embassy in Manila: October 7, 2022 Sent my application to Belgium Home Office: October 10, 2022I sent them an email about the status of ... 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, I am from Philippines I applied for Visa for Marriage last September 23, 2022I got an interview from Belgium Embassy in Manila: October 7, 2022 Sent my application to Belgium Home Office: October 10, 2022I sent them an email about the status of ... Read More
Spouse visa processing time
Hi, I am from Philippines I applied for Visa for Marriage last September 23, 2022I got an interview from Belgium Embassy in Manila: October 7, 2022 Sent my application to Belgium Home Office: October 10, 2022I sent them an email about the status of ... Read More