mcdylan18
American looking for information about Belgium
Forum posts
14
About me
American
Speaks English, learning Flemish
Registration: 07 December 2022
Activity
Americans hopefully in Gent? by Andermatt1
American friends are hoping to come to live in Gent. Problem is with the tax regimes in both countries. Is there anyone qualified on this forum who can give advice whether or not they might be taxed on their world-wide income? Male is ex-government ...
@Andermatt1 Hi I鈥檓 an American expat living in Brussels. I鈥檓 not qualified beyond sharing my personal experience so first I recommend you speak to a Belgian accountant. This is my first year here but I鈥檝e met with Belgian and US ... Read More
Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates
Hi, updating that I applied in the beginning of March and it was approved the first week of September. I was told the office must decide before 6 months which seemed to be the case. Read More
Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates
@Abena ne Hi there, I filed on March 16th. On May 8th my application appeared on the IBZ website with as "pending in progress" Read More
Family Reunification: Lodging/Housing Airbnb? by mcdylan18
Hello 草榴社区s,I have seen this question answered in regards to the registration phase, however I鈥檓 wondering if it is acceptable to list an AirBnb as the lodging on a family reunification Visa Application prior to arrival and prior to ...
@giftcardsx Hi, I recently mailed in my application and will report when I hear back. I included confirmation of booking one month of AirBnb and mentioned in my cover letter that I will find long term housing during that month. The consulate told me ... Read More
Flights reservation visa d by GuestPoster347
Please can anyone help me with this issue am currently having on the ViSA d application form,do i need to state the entry and exit of belgium on the application form even tho am not going to return back to my home country ? Thanks in advance for the ...
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Flights reservation visa d by GuestPoster347
Please can anyone help me with this issue am currently having on the ViSA d application form,do i need to state the entry and exit of belgium on the application form even tho am not going to return back to my home country ? Thanks in advance for the ...
@Tachelle McCarthy the Belgian consulate asked me to select 180 days as the departure day, even though I plan to stay permanently. During those 180 days I will apply for residence and my long stay visa will hopefully be replaced with a resident ... Read More
Family Reunification: Lodging/Housing Airbnb?
Hello 草榴社区s,I have seen this question answered in regards to the registration phase, however I鈥檓 wondering if it is acceptable to list an AirBnb as the lodging on a family reunification Visa Application prior to arrival and prior to ... Read More
American Husband joining Belgian National Family Reunification by mcdylan18
Hello 草榴社区s! I am brand new to this forum, and have been exploring the threads on here. This is a very valuable community. I wanted to pose a question, but if it has been answered elsewhere and someone can direct me to the proper thread I'd be glad ...
Thanks, this is helpful! Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
@Yoginee Thanks! Read More
Short family vist by saddam0307
Dears,My visa have been approved,Submission Date: 28.09.22Registered Date: 3.10.22Visa Approval: 28/11/22Diplomatic Post: Islamabad, Pakistan
Congrats! Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
@Julien Hi! Thanks for creating this post. My name is Dylan, and I'm from the US. My wife is a Belgian citizen, and while we currently live in the US, we are planning to relocate to Belgium this year. We are in the process learning about the visa ... Read More
American Husband joining Belgian National Family Reunification by mcdylan18
Hello 草榴社区s! I am brand new to this forum, and have been exploring the threads on here. This is a very valuable community. I wanted to pose a question, but if it has been answered elsewhere and someone can direct me to the proper thread I'd be glad ...
@Edigj Thanks so much for taking the time to write and share your advice! From what I understand, I could also arrive on a tourist visa, and apply for the Family Reunification visa while in Belgium. Would another option be for us to arrive, have her ... Read More
American Husband joining Belgian National Family Reunification
Hello 草榴社区s! I am brand new to this forum, and have been exploring the threads on here. This is a very valuable community. I wanted to pose a question, but if it has been answered elsewhere and someone can direct me to the proper thread I'd be glad ... Read More