F card processing time

Hi,

Annex 19ter is not a basis for the application; it is simply a document confirming that your application has been received. The basis for an F card application is either marriage or legal cohabitation.

As for the timeline, based on my experience, the experiences of many people I know personally, and years of following this forum, the processing time is always six months. The Immigration Office (DVZ) always provides a decision on the very last day of the six-month period, regardless of the quality or completeness of your dossier. Even if a document is missing, they will still issue a rejection only at the very last moment, rather than addressing the issue sooner.

In some rare cases, the response may be delayed even beyond six months, but this is uncommon. DVZ is, unfortunately, not a user-friendly organization. I have never heard of an F card application being approved even a day earlier than the six-month deadline.

Therefore, you should count exactly six months from the date of your application. If you live in a densely populated city, I recommend booking an appointment for that day in advance, as it can often be difficult to take a slot at short notice.

For everyone who reads through this thread, there is an update.

After passing of six months, I contacted immigration as my commune has not replied yet. The immigration has told me that the concerned department has not taken a decision due to workload and they can not give me a definite timeline for when a decision will be made.

Is there anybody who got a decision later than six months? How long was it for you?

Is there a binding that immigration should provide a decision after six month deadline? Can I ask the commune to issue me the card as the deadline has passed?

What do you guys suggest? Please reply.