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bulubusra

Hi all,

I would like to ask for some information regarding the Belgian family reunification visa process.


My spouse and I submitted our family reunification visa application from Turkey on February 20, 2025. My spouse moved to Belgium on June 1st to work as a research student at KU Leuven, and is currently in the process of receiving their residence permit.


My application file was forwarded to the Belgian Immigration Office (DVZ/IBZ) on March 18, and its current status is listed as pending.


The only missing document in our application is my spouses residence permit, which will be added to the file once available.


I would like to ask: based on your experience, how long does it usually take for the application to be processed in a case like this? I would really appreciate any advice or insights from those who have gone through a similar situation.

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Mert AKEL

@bulubusra

The offical duration is 6-9 months if I am not mistaken. As far as I know your case should not be a problem as they are also the ones who process the residence permits. But you can ask. You can always contact them using mail infodesk@ibz.fgov.be

I would not suggest you to contact using phone, they usually get a bit angry or don't give a clear answer.

bulubusra

When I send an email to get information, they only reply with a standard response saying that the application is still being processed. The official duration is 6 to 9 months, but based on the experiences shared on the forum, Ive seen that the process is usually completed in about 4 to 5 months on average. Hopefully, an agreement will be reached soon. Thank you for your response @Mert AKEL

Mert AKEL

They are currently processing applications that are made around 10th of February. You can expect an answer on this week or next week. I am not sure if it changes based on the country that you applied though.

bulubusra

Thanks for the information, I hope to hear back soon @Mert AKEL

aakriti1

it depends on many situation. my cousin had to wait 8 months because he was not an eu

kyle78

@Mert AKEL

Thank you for the information. Where did you get Feb 10th from?

Mert AKEL

@kyle78

There are some facebook/whatsapp groups that people share their status. That's how I track. They are mostly citizens. For non citizens, these might change or can be the same based on the what I have seen.

kyle78

@Mert AKEL

Oh interesting. Thank you for that.


Mine: Date of registration of visa application by the Immigration Office: Feb 19 2025


Fingers crossed for a resolution soon.

Mert AKEL

Finger's crossed Please let us know if you receive anything

abhijeet banarse

@bulubusra

9 month is new time line now .. check if your application is registered in IBZ

Stella Chukwuma

Hello everyone pls I would like to ask a question I apply for family reunification for me and my two daughters the embassy ask my husband landlord to write to the Belgium embassy saying that the apartment can accommodate four persons after additional document how long will it take for belgium to approve visa my husband is a belgian I apply on January 9th registered February 19th

bulubusra

The offical duration is 6-9 months. I submitted my family reunification visa application on February 20. It was registered in the system on March 18. I'm still waiting for the result. According to the posts on the forum, the average processing time is about 4.5 to 5 months.@Stella Chukwuma

bulubusra

The registration date is March 18, and I'm still waiting for the result. @abhijeet banarse

abhijeet banarse

Hi everyone,


I wanted to check if anyone here, who applied for a family reunion visa from India in 2025 (from January onwards), has received their visa approval yet. If yes, could you please share your timeline and experience?


It would be really helpful to know how long the process is currently taking and if there are any recent updates for applicants from India.


Thank you in advance!

Abhimanyu_143

Hello Abhijeet,

Based on our previous discussions, heres the list of people I know along with their application timelines (as far as I know): India


1.Sukanya Applied on 25th January


2.Abhijeet February


3.Shubham 31st March


4.BrusselsBLR 3rd April


5.Abhimanyu 3rd April


If any of the dates are incorrect, please update them and help keep this list updated.

bulubusra

Any update??? @bulubusra

ss942

Anyone who applied this yr and got their visa?

bulubusra

@bulubusra Has anyone received a family reunification approval in July?

bulubusra

Any updates??? @bulubusra

bulubusra

do you have anu update? @Stella Chukwuma

bulubusra

do you have any update? @Stella Chukwuma - @bulubusra

fakharabbas53

Dear All,


Have there been any recent approvals, particularly for applications submitted in April or May?

bulubusra

any update? @bulubusra

Abhimanyu_143

Hello all,

I have one question does rental contract also need to have passport number mentioned in it apart from name of person?

Thank you.

SimCityAT

any update? @bulubusra - @bulubusra

Why are you asking yourself?

ss942

Did anyone hear back?