Belgium visa : joint application in India

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Member since 17 May 2018

fahdamMember03 June 2018 14:47:18

Hi,

I am currently residing currently in the USA for the past two years, and will be applying for a Belgium long stay visa (type D) to do research at KU Leuven. Considering the apostille requirements, I need to go back to India and apply for the Belgium visa there, along with my wife.

I am not sure about the following documents for my wife's application, as we will be applying together.

1. Resident permit in Belgium - Hope we can apply together for the visa, rather me going there first, getting a resident permit and then bringing my wife?

2. Proof of health insurance in Belgium - Do I need to arrange any separate document to cover my wife's insurance from the university?

3. Proof of accommodation in Belgium - Do I need to book some hotels during the first week's/month's stay in Belgium, and show that as a proof?

I am clear about all the other necessary documents, but couldn't find information about the above documents for a joint visa application. Your comments on this would be very helpful.

Thanks,
Fahd

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert03 June 2018 20:33:50

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1. RP is needed only when one is already here and the other one of the partners apply for s reunion. When you apply together, this is not relevant.

2. Yes. A letter from your employer (in this case the university) that your spouse will be covered in a Belgian mutuality. For the travel and initial settling down period (to bridge the time taken for initial registration here and subscription to insurance/mutuality), you may buy a travel medical insurance for a month or so.

3. Yes. Hotel booking for initial stay and additionally a letter from your employer stating you will find a long term accommodation here after your initial hotel stay etc. (Or mention in the cover letter)

Good luck !

fahdam Member

Member since 17 May 2018

fahdamMember03 June 2018 21:14:17

Thank you very much Aneesh. This is very helpful.

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