Single permit with dependant or student visa and family reunion?

seusa · 2023-10-16T08:55:44+02:00

Explore the nuances of obtaining a single permit versus a student visa in Belgium for non-EU couples. Seek guidance on family reunification strategies.

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Member since 22 August 2023

seusaMember16 October 2023 06:55:44

Hi, I have been accepted for a PhD, but fully paid.

So as a non-EU couple, I have been found that a single permit with dependant visa process is easier and married couples can move together, as they apply for the visa together.

However, for a student visa, I have to go first, receive ID, have a rental contract, send documents to my wife and only then she can apply for a visa and we will wait her visa seperated for months.

Is my information correct? Cause I am planning to ask the university if they can provide me a single permit inquiry for my visa application as I am fully paid. Can you tell me if there are such advantages for single permit with dependant instead of student visa, so I am going to try my chance if university can provide me such documents? Cause I found that some Flemish universities do it.