UK citizen moving with children to Belgium for work

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Member since 22 December 2022

jackhanse75Member22 December 2022 17:07:13

Hi, I'm a UK citizen, I've been offered a permanent job in Brussels as an executive. I have two children aged 11 and 12, also UK citizens. My employer will apply for the work permit for me. My query is re visa process for my kids. Do I apply for a d-visa for them when I apply for my own? And if I have the work permit, how long is it likely to take to give the visa for all three of us? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

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AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR22 December 2022 19:40:32

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Hello,

no, you'll do it once you receive your work permit and request your visa D on your passport.

You'll get your visa glue faster than your children and as you're now considered as 3th country, it can take from 15 days to few months for your children

jackhanse75 Member

Member since 22 December 2022

jackhanse75Member22 December 2022 20:27:45

OK, many thanks for that. I'm a single parent, so it's going to be a problem if my kids visas take much more time to come through than mine, as I can't move till I have their visas. Is there any way to expedite their visas? Any advice greatly appreciated.

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR22 December 2022 22:14:51

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Unfortunately there's none, you're not an EU citizen/Schengen anymore and you know the story of brexit...

Technically it can goes up to 9 months for the children as you're now a third country, but well, hey, won't be the case!

Realistically speaking, children process is kinda fast, but you might need to wait 2-3 months...

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