Nationality: Police didn't receive my file

Last activity 12 January 2023 by Edigj

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mariarezendeNew member10 January 2023 21:46:39

Hi all,

I have applied for the Belgian nationality last year. After waiting for 5 months (waiting date the commune of Ixelles told me) I wrote to the commune and they told me the police never received my dossier...

What does it mean?? Will the 5 months count start all over again??

Thank you so much in advance!!

anindya17Member10 January 2023 22:33:03

You should ask the commune what it means Ann's what the next steps are. I also applied for Belgian nationality last July, at etterbeek commune. There were no police checks, and i received nationality this month. So, i don't think the police check is necessary.

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR10 January 2023 22:35:59

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Did you receive a receipt that you've give them your file?

If not, considered they never send it for investigation and you've lost 5 months...

mariarezendeNew member11 January 2023 05:10:27

@AlexFromBelgium thank you!! I did get a receipt!!!

mariarezendeNew member11 January 2023 05:11:00

@anindya17 thanks!! I don't think it has to do with police checks but with the police reviewing the docs!!

EdigjContributor12 January 2023 10:17:06

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I think, if you have the receipt that the application is submitted, just wait one more month and it should be considered as approved regardless if they looked in your file or not.

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