Is 3bis form required for Type D VISA (Dependent VISA for Spouse)

Member since 06 August 2018

bluelurkerMember09 December 2018 22:57:31

Hello,
I am an Indian citizen working on Type B work permit.
My wife (in India) applied for her Type D VISA last week.
VFS told us that we also need to attach a copy of 3BIS form. When I contacted the local commune here in Brussels, they told me that 3bis is not required for Type D visa and it's a document required for Tourist VISA. The lady at the desk told me that expats working on Type B work permit are not eligible for 3bis form.
We are really not sure whether is was required or not because we really don't trust VFS on this as they have mis guided us a lot initially for other documents as well as they have a very incompetent staff.
VFS told us that starting from December, 2018, 3bis is required for type D visa as well.
We couldn't find any notification regarding this online and couldn't find any circular on ibz website as well. Anyway, VFS accepted our application without 3bis when we told them that the commune has confirmed it's not required. Has anyone else been asked by VFS to attach a 3bis form for Type D visa ?

aneesh Belgium expert

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aneeshBelgium expert10 December 2018 07:34:54

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What your commune said is correct. 3bis is not required for D type visa appliction. If that has changed, VFS should be able to show you the official notification wihch you can then take to the commune and show them to prove that Belgian consulate now wants this document.

Krinchal9 New member

Member since 12 August 2022

Krinchal9New member12 August 2022 12:56:23

Hlo sir i am from India and my husband is from Belgium. My appointment is on 23rd August in vfs global. They have asked me for invitation letter but I am not getting letter d visa from Belgium. Sir, tell me what to do.

Vero DS Team

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Vero DSTeam12 August 2022 14:27:47

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Hi Krinchal9,

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