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Adeyola

@Adeyola

Serial expat

Nigerian looking for information about Belgium

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Nigerian

Speaks English, French and Yoruba

Registration: 12 May 2021

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Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
kudziechap

Student visa application was sent to the Immigration Office by kudziechap

Hi, I am a Zimbabwean and i have just applied for a student visa type. today I got an email saying "your visa application was sent to the Immigration Office (FPS Home Affairs) for analysis and decision-making.As of today, we kindly ask you to not ...

Adeyola

It means it's going for further treatment. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fazila1995

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 ...

Adeyola

@Sezgi Akbal if you must go with your spouse and kid/s, then you must also show IBZ that you have source of income to cover for them, or else, the will not approve theirs. They will only approve yours. Well your husband 2yr -schegen ... Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
tabunama

D visa - Family reunification _ response from Embassy to do a payment by tabunama

Dear friends,I have applied for d visa 24 march 2022. For me as work visa and my wife n baby as family reunification.Today I received this email form the embassy regarding my wife application to due a payment to Bruxelles. What does this email ...

Adeyola

@CageMan this process fee we were told is only for members 18yrs old and above. Kids are not required to pay.  Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
tabunama

D-visa processing time - visa inquiry answer from Infodesk (DVZOE) by tabunama

Dear Friends,Last week i emailed Infodesk (DVZOE) to inquire regarding my D-visa processing time (work visa and family reunification). I received this replay from Infodesk after i sent an inquiry email:"You enquire about the status of a visa ...

Adeyola

@tabunama some people that submitted in December received their visa approval this month of May, so you may be hopeful for less than 9 months Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
MJVss

Visa for family of a student by MJVss

I will start Masters program in UGent in September 2022. I want my husband and 3yo daughter to join me in Belgium as soon as possible. My web search tells me that I need to reach Belgium first to get Residence Permit (Belgian ID) before they can ...

Adeyola

@MJVss no you are not obliged to be around while waiting for their visa to be approved. You just need to be around for police check for your residence permit, which should be concluded before Dec.Cheers Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fazila1995

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 ...

Adeyola

Congratulations!👏 Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
MJVss

Visa for family of a student by MJVss

I will start Masters program in UGent in September 2022. I want my husband and 3yo daughter to join me in Belgium as soon as possible. My web search tells me that I need to reach Belgium first to get Residence Permit (Belgian ID) before they can ...

Adeyola

@MJVss my advise: 1. Family reunification visa will take a minimum of 4-5 months for approval.2. IBZ is very keen on house contract. The house contract must be well intact at least 3 months from the day the application is opened in IBZ, or ... Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
yat123

Renewing residence perimit by yat123

Hi all! I submitted my documents to the city hall to renew my residence permit (A card). My id expired on 31/10/2021, and however, I applied on 27/10/2021. I was informed that as I'm a bit late. They are supposed to send my application to ...

Adeyola

Hmmm. I don't understand why should forget or delay stuff like this. For the others, just set a reminder in your phone 1 month to the expiry of your residence permit. My card A is expiring Oct. 31st and I know I should be at the renewal office ... Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
fgers

Termination rental contract Belgium by fgers

Hello dear expats, I am moving to Belgium next month and I am looking for an apartment to rent. I have a question about termination of the rental contract. I need to know that to negotiate the duration of the contract with an agency. As far as i ...

Adeyola

@Aysun Caliskan hmmm, I have two things on my mind, as a mum too. I generally fix any apartment I live in, without waiting for the landlord, I do this for the comfort of my kids. But in the case that you have made up your mind to quit, the ... Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
jayashreeshiv

Dependent Visa processing time in 2022 by jayashreeshiv

I applied for dependent visa in April-2022. And currently it's being sent to Belgium immigration office via diplomatic pouch.How much time currently it's taking for status updation on Dofi website and for visa?Does anyone applied recently so they ...

Adeyola

@jayashreeshiv 6-8 weeks to be registered on dofi. 2-3 months for approval from date of registration on dofi Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
g9413015

Single permit and VISA process time.... how long in 2022? by g9413015

Hi ALL Long story short, I signed a contract back in Feb. 2022 and since then my employer has been working on the single permit. Until now, I still haven't received any update, which is rather disappointing. I saw a lot of you received lodgment ...

Adeyola

Yes, check with your employer to be sure how things are rolling Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fazila1995

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 ...

Adeyola

@Guest98563 wao congratulations! Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
Fazila1995

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 ...

Adeyola

Wao! Congratulations 🎉👏 Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
Nimo1

Single permit by Nimo1

Hello I have a question my employer applied for my Single permit on 19 April yesterday I received the positive feedback that I can start the working from Augustus but it’s under conditions that The Immigration Department still has to ...

Adeyola

@Nimo1 congratulations Read More

Adeyola replied to a thread
2 years ago
chancetar06

Pr card type D by chancetar06

Hello,I am non-eu citizen and I have lived and worked in Belgium since 2019 (3.5 years). Before that I was living in Italy where I had phd scholarship for 3 years. I was wondering since social security has been deducted from my scholarship in italy, ...

Adeyola

The Logic is 7 yrs of residence as a student counts as 3.5 yrs for PR.  Read More