

Kitah
Gambian °µÍø½ûÇø in Belgium
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Registration: 27 July 2023
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Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates

@Mert,This was in 2023. I got automatic replies, but later an email confirming that it has been forwarded to the relevant department. I later called IBZ just to be sure and it was indeed included in my file. I applied for a family reunification ... Read More


Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates

Just to add: In my case, I wrote a letter to explain in detail why I was adding an extra document. You could do that as well. Read More


Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates

I understand. You can simply state that there was an error in the one you already submitted and that they should consider the updated version. If the visa is for your spouse, indicate his/her name, visa application number, place of application, and ... Read More


Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates

Hi. Yes, you can certainly send the document to IBZ. What you need to do when sending the email is to state your viza application number, the place you applied for your visa, and date of application. You can request that they add it to your file. I ... Read More


Family Reunification Visa Processing time by ss942
Hello everyone, I applied for my family reunification visa on march 14 2025 it was registered in their system on april 16 2025. Anyone has any idea about current processing time?

Hi Grace! Your partner should provide his work contract, his payslips for the last six months (at least) and also pay what they call a 'contribution fees'. He can get information on how to pay it from the immigration office website. He needs to pay ... Read More


Visa File Status Update by redazx
Hi, yesterday I checked ibz website, and my file got registered. I submitted my visa on 24th July.Now it shows the status, "In behandeling". I want to ask how much time they'll take for the final decision? Any estimates?My visa type is Family ...

No, they did not ask for any additional documents. Read More


Visa File Status Update by redazx
Hi, yesterday I checked ibz website, and my file got registered. I submitted my visa on 24th July.Now it shows the status, "In behandeling". I want to ask how much time they'll take for the final decision? Any estimates?My visa type is Family ...

July 21st! Read More


Visa File Status Update by redazx
Hi, yesterday I checked ibz website, and my file got registered. I submitted my visa on 24th July.Now it shows the status, "In behandeling". I want to ask how much time they'll take for the final decision? Any estimates?My visa type is Family ...

My wife's visa got approved yesterday. She actually applied in July. It took 4 months 222 days from the date of application to getting approved. Read More


Visa File Status Update by redazx
Hi, yesterday I checked ibz website, and my file got registered. I submitted my visa on 24th July.Now it shows the status, "In behandeling". I want to ask how much time they'll take for the final decision? Any estimates?My visa type is Family ...

My spouse applied in July and we have not received any results yet. Quite strange to note that August applicants are already receiving their results. Read More


Family reunification type D Visa statistics by SkanB
Hi Everyone, One of the most commonly asked questions here relates to the waiting times of family reunification Visa D. Understandably so, as no one (or almost no one) likes to be separated from their loved ones for a prolonged period of time.I know ...

Good luck, Dambada! My wife also applied in July and was registered on DOFI in August. Hopefully, we will hear from them soon, too. Read More


Family reunification type D Visa statistics by SkanB
Hi Everyone, One of the most commonly asked questions here relates to the waiting times of family reunification Visa D. Understandably so, as no one (or almost no one) likes to be separated from their loved ones for a prolonged period of time.I know ...

Thanks for sharing your timelines, Dambada. I am also a PhD student like you. We keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome soon! Read More


Family reunification type D Visa statistics by SkanB
Hi Everyone, One of the most commonly asked questions here relates to the waiting times of family reunification Visa D. Understandably so, as no one (or almost no one) likes to be separated from their loved ones for a prolonged period of time.I know ...

Most of the cases I have seen take less than 9 months. I have rarely read anywhere on this forum where it took up to 9 months to get a response. Read More


Family reunification type D Visa statistics by SkanB
Hi Everyone, One of the most commonly asked questions here relates to the waiting times of family reunification Visa D. Understandably so, as no one (or almost no one) likes to be separated from their loved ones for a prolonged period of time.I know ...

Hi, I completely understand your situation. I am equally facing the same now. I see non-European citizens here getting results on an average of 4 to 5 months. My partner applied in July 2023, got registered on Dofi in August 2023 and we have been ... Read More


Anyone granted for a PhD while married? by seusa
I have been accepted for a PhD in Belgium but I am still confused for the visa process for myself and wife.1. Do I need to apply for a study permit or a work permit? Strangely, I could not find an information about it.2. How to apply for dependant ...

Hi Seusa, as a PhD student, you need to apply for a student visa. PhD candidates are considered as students. For your wife, a possibility is to get your student visa first and travel to Belgium alone, get a suitable accommodation (registered lease ... Read More