Residence Permit PIN/PUK waiting time

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uygarts9 New member

Member since 08 October 2023

uygarts9New member19 November 2024 11:25:07

Hi all,

I was approved for a visa D to study in Belgium, I registered with the municipality in Antwerp and applied for my residence card, I paid the 21鈧� and received my annex 15. However, although 3 weeks have passed, I did not receive my PIN/PUK code letter.

Should I be worried? Has anyone experienced such a delay?

Mia0210 Active member

Member since 10 December 2022

Mia0210Active member20 November 2024 06:07:41

Hi,

Yes, it's worth following up because typically, the PIN/PUK code letter is delivered within 1 to 2 weeks after registering. However, delays can happen, as I鈥檝e experienced something similar. In my case, the letter was mistakenly delivered to a neighbor鈥檚 mailbox by the postal service. I had to go back to the municipality to request new codes, but eventually, my neighbor brought me the original letter.

I recommend checking with your neighbors and contacting the municipality to request a new set of PIN/PUK codes if necessary. It鈥檚 better to address this sooner rather than later to avoid delays in activating your residence card.

uygarts9 New member

Member since 08 October 2023

uygarts9New member12 December 2024 15:41:21

Hi,

To update I indeed followed up with the municipality and it was lost in post. I requested next one directly to municipality and received it soon.

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