DOB discrepancy in Passport and Birth Certificate

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Member since 21 April 2017

AaruinrefMember13 May 2017 14:48:01

Hi everyone .

Can someone please suggest a way forward for my issue.

My wife is in India and am in Belgium,to process dependent visa I get to know that BC is mandatory.

The issue here is her DOB in BC is Xx-YY-1984 and in passport and all other documents it is XX-YY-1983. As birth certificate is mandatory and they compare it against passport ,I feel it will lead to confusion and rejection.

We couldn't correct the dob in passport ,as there is a government rule to not to change dob for the passport that has been issued 5 years back.

Can someone help here on this please.

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert15 May 2017 07:58:08

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IMHO this will be an issue. You have to get her birth certificate corrected. It is a real complex procedure in India.

You may consult a civil lawyer (who specializes in immigration and/or civil registration) for suggestions or procedure.

BR
Aneesh

Aaruinref Member

Member since 21 April 2017

AaruinrefMember15 May 2017 13:46:46

Thanks Aneesh

BC is required at the time of issuing VISA or for registering in commune ?

Cause for me in my office they said BC is required only after reaching Belgium for registering in commune.

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert15 May 2017 14:43:24

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For your dependant birth certificate is needed to apply for visa. For you, it is not needed to apply for visa but may be asked by the commune when you are here and register.

Aaruinref Member

Member since 21 April 2017

AaruinrefMember15 May 2017 18:00:13

Thanks Aneesh

therhapzody Member

Member since 17 August 2019

therhapzodyMember23 February 2021 10:10:58

I hope you solved this issue. If yes, can you please share your experience and the steps?

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