@nailpainter
Indian expat in Belgium
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Indian
Speaks English, German, Turkish, Hindi
Registration: 15 August 2015
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Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
Hi, I checked the English version of the following website : https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/home.aspx But the page says that it is 'temporarily unavailable in English'. So you gotta go to the French version of it. And there you ... Read More
Bring Non-EU parent to live permanently by solexhonda
Hi, Is it possible for Non-EU parents of EU citizens to come over and live permanently in Belgium? I knew it was possible earlier but apparently some rules changed in 2011 but Im not finding any latest info about it. Thanks for any input.
:( Too bad, I'd have loved to have my mom over for 6 months or so. I think Schengen visa is the possibility for her now. Read More
Spouse visa steps for Indians by nailpainter
Hello everyone, I finally got my long term (D) visa approved today. I am Indian and my husband is Dutch who works in Belgium. I couldn't find any information on this or other forums for Indians who are joining their EU spouses, so I decided to ...
Hi, Sorry for the late reply, I have been ill. I see two dates of decisions, that confuses me. The first one is clear, they asked for more documents and you sent them. But the second one is repeating the exact message, so I am not sure whether ... Read More
Documents for Belgium Work Visa by Soumen2255
Hello, I have aplied my work permit for belgium from India thru my employer and soon will be submitting the work visa for me and dependent visa for my dependent once WP is approved. My question is: Is affidavit of birth certificate and marriage ...
@Soumen, Welcome to Brussels! Please go to the commune and just do a ceremonial show of face :) So far I have not heard any exceptions to the 8 day rule. Best not to assume things at risk, I mean I don't know what consequences of not showing up ... Read More
HELP! Advise needed urgently, by kezz
I am moving into a new flat, but I have to do the TV and internet connection myself. Have no clue. Which do I trun to Telenet or Belgacom? Which has better customer service, I'm English speaking, and do not understand dutch or french. Who ...
Lol, is Proximus doing that to everyone? We had the same issue. But it resolved with just a phone call and we received an email saying we didn't have to pay after all (jee, thanks Proximus). Read More
Close to work, nice neighbhorood: Where? What to look for? by Washakie
Hi everybody! I will be moving to Brussels for work and I am starting to look for an apartment. Ideally I was thinking about: - Apartment (no studio) - 40-80 square meters - 2 rooms (1 bedroom, 1 living room/dining room/lounge) - 700-1000 euros a ...
I have already witnessed with my own eyes a guy getting mugged at Flagey, and in the same week the house of a friend getting robbed there (actually the whole building was robbed, ridiculous!). Just letting you know. In your budget, you can easily ... Read More
Moving to Brussels..Along with Husband & Mother-in-Law by Aditi Sarkar
Hi Everyone, I went through many blog sites but found that in this site, each blog has been answered with lot of information. Hence I am posting my query here :) Kindly help me with your expertise/suggestions on my below queries: Overview: My ...
Hey Aditi! A bit out of the topic, but if you have some time - perhaps you could start learning a bit of French :) It is something fun to do and will help you both in daily life and perhaps finding a job (although I think most IT related jobs ... Read More
Good language school for French?! by nailpainter
Hello everyone! After 2 months of lazing around the house, I have finally mustered some drive to learn French. Can someone please tell me a good language school for learning French? Something affordable, some place safe with a decent ...
In essence, your life experience more valid than mine, got it. Your beliefs are superior to mine because you alone have had the privilege of having rubbed with people from all backgrounds, got it. And as a woman from India, I should have no ... Read More
Good language school for French?! by nailpainter
Hello everyone! After 2 months of lazing around the house, I have finally mustered some drive to learn French. Can someone please tell me a good language school for learning French? Something affordable, some place safe with a decent ...
Hi, thank you! Are the almost free courses having a good crowd? In Germany, there was a huge difference in the type of pupils that attended open, free courses as opposed to private schools. I chose to go to a private school because I wanted to feel ... Read More
Good language school for French?!
Hello everyone! After 2 months of lazing around the house, I have finally mustered some drive to learn French. Can someone please tell me a good language school for learning French? Something affordable, some place safe with a decent ... Read More
Cost of Diabetic care for type 1 Diabetes by jennykarun
Dear Members, I am planning to move to Brussels. Could you please let me know any information regarding the diabetic care cost for type 1 Diabtes, mainly the cost of insulin injecting pens(That is what we use currently) in Brussels. Would that be ...
Hi, I hope I am not too late in giving the response. I am also suffering from a chronic illness - kidney failure. This means that I am on dialysis treatment twice a week. My treatment is far more expensive than the treatment of type 1 diabetes (I ... Read More
Moving to Brussels..Along with Husband & Mother-in-Law by Aditi Sarkar
Hi Everyone, I went through many blog sites but found that in this site, each blog has been answered with lot of information. Hence I am posting my query here :) Kindly help me with your expertise/suggestions on my below queries: Overview: My ...
Hey Aditi! Etterbeek is a really nice area to live in :) By the way, since you are new and looking for apartments - please be warned that Molenbeek region of Brussels is very unsafe. In light of the recent events in Brussels and Paris, Molenbeek is ... Read More
Visa - Can i move with my husband (Hungarian working in BE) to Belgium by xzharism
Hello everyone. This is Xzhar from the Philippines. I am soon moving to Belgium and stay with my husband who lives and works in Belgium. Unfortunately, my husband is Hungarian, we got married here in Manila so we got our Legal capacity at the ...
I am wondering why are you going to apply for a visa to Hungary when you mentioned that Belgium is where you wish to move? So which is it - Hungary or Belgium? If your husband has a job in Belgium, he must sign in at the local commune which will ... Read More
Making phone calls in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belgium, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belgium? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
30 Euros per month for 100 GB internet from VOO. I spend 15 Euros per month on my sim card from Proximus (90 minutes calling, 50 MB data, unlimited sms). If anyone can suggest me a cheaper sim, I wouldn't mind switching :) Read More
How long does F-card take to be processed/approved? by solexhonda
Does any one know how long it takes for the F card to be processed if both are physically in Belgium now and been here more than 5 yrs continuously? Wife is EU, spouse is non-EU.
I already arrived on a dependant visa, so I don't think I went through getting approval of my dependant status. I went to the commune the second day of my arrival. A week later I went to the police to expedite my police verification process. ... Read More