MissSJ
Singaporean expat in Belgium
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About me
Singaporean, In a relationship
Speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Learning Dutch
Registration: 16 April 2017
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US Tourist Visa for Wife to Expire... by rociopts
Hello, My wife and myself arrived in Brussels almost 3 months ago. I just received my National Number which was needed to complete our health insurance process. That process should take about 10 days. Our visa expires in 12 days. For my wife's ...
Hi, your wife does not have to return to the USA even if the tourist visa expires if you are in the family reunion process as that is how the Belgian system works. It will always take more than 3 months to get a result. On the contrary, she should ... Read More
about reunification visa by bibek upadhyaya
My wife visa was reject 2 times in a 2 years becauae i don鈥檛 have enought income to prove them. Now i鈥檝e almost 20,400 netto income from finance FOD ..There is any chance they can reject my wife visa now also? Is this enought or not?? ...
Hi Bibek, please apply again as you have a good chance to get the visa approved for your wife since your nett income per month is now more than 鈧�1,505.78 which is the minimum salary required for family reunification as of now. The amount will ... Read More
Belgium Family Reunification 9 Month Stay Exception by rketcham
Hello, My partner is joining me in Belgium via family reunification. We're both Americans. Leuven city hall just told us that she needs to stay in Belgium for 9 months while the visa is processed and that they don't advise leaving. Is ...
Hi Rich, apart from the medical reason of what Phipiemar had mentioned, family and business-related reasons would also be considered. You have to apply for a "Return Visa" from the city hall and submit supporting documents. If it is the ... Read More
Family reunification fee by Heavensent1
Hello Everyone, I'm applying for a family reunification visa Do I have to pay both the 鈧�200 and visa fee ?? Thank you!
Yes, you have to pay 鈧�200 once you start the family reunification process in Belgium and also your visa when coming over. Read More
Cohabitation Visa application transferred to Brussels by skinny89
Hi! My fiancee started working in Belgium this week. We applied for visa at the same time. His visa approved a week later and I got an e-mail that told me that my application sent to the Office des Etrangers in Brussels. It also states that I ...
Hi Joyalex, Here is a list of articles for the cohabitation visa which may interest you and documents needed before you arrive in Belgium. The whole process will take about 9 to 12 months to receive an F Card from the date of your arrival if your ... Read More
How to appeal for refusal by Mohsinjazzy
Hello dear.can anyone tell me how to appeal for family reunion refusal
Reapply the family reunification visa all over again. http://www.liveinbelgium.be/visa-denied-rejected-refusal/ Read More
Cohabitation l茅gale by NinaNane
Hi Im Nina. I have a question. Im reading about a "Orange cart" what persons recives for legal staying in Belgium. But i did not recived that they just gave me a paper named" declaration de cohabitation legale". So im wondering ...
Yes, you will receive an Orange Card a few months later after you declare your cohabitation. http://www.liveinbelgium.be/orange-card-annexe-bijlage-19ter/ Read More
Getting desperate to find a nanny / babysitter for the summer by smcd
We are an American family arriving in Brussels on the 3rd of June and are seeking a nanny / babysitter for our children, ages 6 and 13. We are really struggling to find someone to fill the position. We are seeking a young person (ages 20-34) to ...
Hi Shannon, Try posting your request in the Facebook Group "Life in Brussels". facebook.com/groups/297313127142971/ I m pretty sure there would be many interested takers for your request in Brussels as many people are always looking for ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Belgium by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Belgium? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Hi Bhavna, Belgium allows dual citizenship. Whether you need to give up your current nationality depends on the policy of your country, not Belgium. Some countries do not allow dual citizenship. My country does not allow dual citizenship and so ... Read More
Family reunification visa- Denied by Jeni
Hi, I wonder if there are filipinas right here who has experience in applying Family reunion visa and got denied. Mine was rejected and i just received the email from the embassy yesterday saying the result is out and i can come and get it at the ...
Just reapply all over again until they approve. You can still stay while you reapply so it is not so bad. I know of someone who reapplies 4 to 5 times for 2.5 years because one criteria is not met. Here are 3 options for your consideration if your ... Read More
Register in Antwerp by janicejane
Hi. I have my Visa C granted under Family Reunification. I sent all the documents needed to register myself in. My questions : does the Police Officer come to visit at our place? after I registered myself, what is the next thing to do? do I need to ...
If the police never give you an appointment date, they will come anytime they want. Otherwise, they will give you a date. F Card is the eID, a residence permit for family reunion purpose. Read More
Register in Antwerp by janicejane
Hi. I have my Visa C granted under Family Reunification. I sent all the documents needed to register myself in. My questions : does the Police Officer come to visit at our place? after I registered myself, what is the next thing to do? do I need to ...
Thanks for explaining ! It is clear. :) Good luck with the whole process !Thank you so much, Aneeshks! :) Nevertheless, I have already gotten my F card two weeks ago! :D Read More
Register in Antwerp by janicejane
Hi. I have my Visa C granted under Family Reunification. I sent all the documents needed to register myself in. My questions : does the Police Officer come to visit at our place? after I registered myself, what is the next thing to do? do I need to ...
I am quite surprised you got a visa C as family re-union. C type is short stay visa that is given for tourism or for visiting family or friends. For family re-union, normally visa D is granted. I am not sure if you can apply for residency with a C ... Read More
Register in Antwerp by janicejane
Hi. I have my Visa C granted under Family Reunification. I sent all the documents needed to register myself in. My questions : does the Police Officer come to visit at our place? after I registered myself, what is the next thing to do? do I need to ...
Three possible scenarios can happen during the police appointment. From your message, I am not sure whether you have already received a fixed date for your police visit? a) The police can come to your place any time without warning 鈥� daytime ... Read More
Family visa appeal to refusal by DValente
Dear All, Is anyone did appeal to family reunion visa refusal and get positive answer? Please share your experience. Today I found on dofi.ibz.be. my visa status changed into WEIGERING/Refusal after 6months waiting. My husband has been living in ...
Hi Kulmakwana, If the certificate of the insurance states the date of the coverage period from the day of her arrival, then your wife may not need an additional insurance. The rule is simple. If your wife reports to the commune within 8 days of ... Read More