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My experience exchange Drive license in Belgium by msanad
Hi all, I want to share my experience changing Egyptian drive license (B) into Belgium one: 1- first you need to have Drive license issue 2012 and after , and not expired. 2- your English name into the License must same like the one into Passport ...
Hi Sm20, If you still can see the post, could you tell a bit more about your exchange experience? I had similar situation. I was working in US, but my nationality is China, so it does not mach the US driver license. Thanks a lot.Hi, I went to ... Read More
My experience exchange Drive license in Belgium by msanad
Hi all, I want to share my experience changing Egyptian drive license (B) into Belgium one: 1- first you need to have Drive license issue 2012 and after , and not expired. 2- your English name into the License must same like the one into Passport ...
You can go to city hall and exchange it, if it is eligible. It depends on the US state also. I waited for a year and they accepted the exchange. You just have to have an American passport to get it exchanged right at the city hall. Otherwise they ... Read More
My experience exchange Drive license in Belgium by msanad
Hi all, I want to share my experience changing Egyptian drive license (B) into Belgium one: 1- first you need to have Drive license issue 2012 and after , and not expired. 2- your English name into the License must same like the one into Passport ...
Here is more information: I went to the city hall to exchange my US driver’s license to Belgian. I am a citizen of India but lived in the US for 9 years. Unfortunately, they couldn’t replace my DL because my nationality didn’t ... Read More
Cohabitation/marriage visa or family reunion visa 2020 process time by Amber2021
Anyone here in the forum applied for the cohabitation/marriage visa or the family reunion visa in the year of 2020? I would like to know: Have you received your visa already? How long does it take to receive a decision from the Immigration office ...
Yes, if your and your partner fall under the conditions mentioned. Proof that partners have lived together for at least 1 year prior to application If the partners have known each other for at least 2 years, proof that they have had regular ... Read More
Convert Work Permit to Dependent Visa by Guestposter851
Dears, I want to convert my work permit visa to dependent visa(on my spouse) I want to know the procedure and time it will take. Does any one have any experience in this and can guide me Many Thanks
I did that in November. Waiting on my decision. It was a simple process. You have to submit all the documents required for family reunification including the marriage certificate and pay the visa free. Since I have moved to Belgium only in September ... Read More
Cohabitation/marriage visa or family reunion visa 2020 process time by Amber2021
Anyone here in the forum applied for the cohabitation/marriage visa or the family reunion visa in the year of 2020? I would like to know: Have you received your visa already? How long does it take to receive a decision from the Immigration office ...
I applied for family reuninification in Nov in the city hall in Flanders via email. I got a response stating it’s been filed and I can reach out to the city hall after 6 months (they mentioned a date 6 months out) to know status of ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
I arrived in Belgium on sept 5th and got my A card on nov 26th. The process was slow because of the current conditions. My visa and combined permit is for 1 year, but the A card and work permit from Flanders is valid for 3 years. Not sure if I ... Read More
French Courses in Flanders (Antwerpen Province) by sm20
Hi, has anyone taken a French language course in the Antwerpen region? Preferably at a university or a recognized language school? I am unable to find any courses that start in the next month or so in this area. Brussels has quite a few course, ...
That was the thought too. The online and in person classes are priced the same. Normally I would not choose online classes because it is hard to stay engaged, but under current conditions, it is probably a good solution too. Read More
French Courses in Flanders (Antwerpen Province) by sm20
Hi, has anyone taken a French language course in the Antwerpen region? Preferably at a university or a recognized language school? I am unable to find any courses that start in the next month or so in this area. Brussels has quite a few course, ...
Thank you. This sounds like a good option. Read More
French Courses in Flanders (Antwerpen Province)
Hi, has anyone taken a French language course in the Antwerpen region? Preferably at a university or a recognized language school? I am unable to find any courses that start in the next month or so in this area. Brussels has quite a few course, ... Read More
Family reunification visa - Recent Marriage by cchaitu05
Hi All, I have been living in Belgium from 3 years and i currently hold Single permit to work. I am planning to go to my home country (India) and get married in November. I will be applying for family reunification visa for my spouse in December. ...
I had a dilema - apply for family reunification with spouse who is Belgian citizen or single permit for work. The consular officer at the Consulate mentioned that if the spouse with whom reunification is applied for has lived in Belgium for longer ... Read More
Family Reunification Visa D during COVID 19 by hssn601
On dofi the status of visa application change to accord on May 26, 2020. I'm not sure if visa will be stamped on passport or have to wait until situation gets clear because of covid. Extra info on dofi status: La décision est en principe ...
You can only search status on DOFI website if your visa application is forwarded to the ministry (immigration office) and they register your application on the website. It takes some time for them to register the application as well. Give it some ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
For the single permit application in Belgium, the only thing that I submitted which specified duration of work was the contract. My work contract was for unlimited time. For single permit I believe there is a minimum duration required (more than 90 ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Successfully made it to Belgium, and got poked in the nose for a Covid test as well. Wanted to ship wine, but there wasn’t any clear guidelines on it, but I carried 5 bottles of 750ml wines through check-in and i had no issues getting it ... Read More
Family Reunification Visa D during COVID 19 by hssn601
On dofi the status of visa application change to accord on May 26, 2020. I'm not sure if visa will be stamped on passport or have to wait until situation gets clear because of covid. Extra info on dofi status: La décision est en principe ...
We applied for the visa in February, received it in August. Normally for long term visa flight ticket is not required.Normally, you can have a connection through another country in schengen area. Not sure if the current restrictions have any ... Read More