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ekoyo:
Pls how long does it take to get a student visa in belguim

Student visa is a type D so it takes maximum of 6months to be processed. That’s why you have to start your application early to avoid any story.

Mooncake:
Does anyone know how long legalization takes at the Belgian Embassy?

Max is two weeks and it is returned
Delay might be due to workload

caelish:
The date you applied - 15/11/22, do you mean the day you submitted the documents at TLS or that was the date for your interview?

I submitted 7/12/22 and interviewed 19/12/22.
It's five weeks after my interview and I'm still unable to track my application on the Home Office site till now, much less receive feedback.

I didn’t do interview cus I applied for family reunion which is also long stay visa D. It’s been 10weeks since I applied and it’s not showing on the website. We were told it will take 10/11 weeks before it starts showing on the site. Processing time starts counting from the day you submitted at TLS.

Aisha07259:
Please what number did you call exactly so I can make a call too on my application

Should you have any other questions regarding the process of your application, you can contact the Immigration Office by email (infodesk@ibz.fgov.be) or by telephone (+ 32 2 488 80 00).

Website of the Immigration Office: www.dofi.fgov.be


Mind you, calling with a Nigerian number is not advisable.I asked someone in Belgium to call on my behalf

Aisha07259:
Hello I’m in the same situation as you at the moment..Did you eventually hear from them? How long did it take?

You’re always advised to start your processing at least 3months before departure date.
I applied for long stay art 40 on 15/11/22 and it’s been 8weeks without no information so I called and ask for hats going on. They told me it takes 12/13 weeks in total for decision.

Aisha07259:
Hello everyone, I just submitted recently earlier this month for my Belgium student visa..I have completed the interview and I want to know how long it takes after interview to hear from the embassy

It takes 12/13weeks processing if I’m not mistaken.

Lawalseyi:
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Pls I'm applying to a school in Belgium, I'm seeing something about legalisation of documents on this platform do I have to do that before apply to the school also what are the necessary documents needed for Belgium visa application

Ma’am/Sir, I didn’t apply for Belgium study visa but others who did might actually help. Yes, you have to legalise your Nigerian documents before you can submit your visa application

Alkason:
What kind of visa are you processing?

Family Reunion Visa with a Belgian

HorlahTunjee:
Hello everyone

Please I am writing to ask about the Belgium family reunion visa process for a dependent (spouse). Can someone give me information about how much I need to show, health insurance etc.

Your sponsor pay slip for 1 year
Sponsor Tax return
Sponsor Employment contract
Sponsor Insurance covering the dependent
Sponsor House contract and registration
Sponsor Identity card front and back

Ambitions11:
Guys, I sincerely apologize for not being active since I dropped that question in regard to study in Belgium. Thank you @ restlessfeet and the rest who contributed to my post. Actually, there’s something I am working on since I have figured it out going to Belgium for study ones must authenticate and legalized his her credentials either for admission or the visa, but since I'm currently living here, I don't think it could be easy for me to come down to Nigeria for the legalization stuff and I have no one that could handle it with reasonable token. I have contacted many guys but the price it seems outrageous, and I can't do it anymore

Hi, I’m currently in Nigeria and also processing my documents for Long stay visa. I’ve done all authentication and if you don’t mind, I can help you with the documents you need here in Nigeria

weathervibe:
Hello everyone


please i need to do another attestation of birth from NPC due the fact that i lost the first one i did, i hope they can issue another one for me.


please your urgent response is needed thank you.

Yes they will

Thank you. I’ve authenticated the documents but was just confused about the payment

iyb:
You will pay as a single document and don't forget you have to authenticate it at the National Population Commission first and attach the remita receipt for the authentication.

Good evening sir/ma
Pls sir/ma,I want to send my documents for legalisation but I’m a bit confused about the payment for legislation. Is the payment per pages or per document?? For example, my attestation of birth has receipt,original and remita. Am I to pay for each or it’s combined together as one document??
Thank you

steminist:
Hey, thanks for your response! How recent was this for you? I know in 2019 when I first applied for the D visa for my master's, it was a helluva lot faster! Now, I'm back to apply for a work permit (even with a letter from my employer enclosed in the docs with my PCC), and it's taking forever to just affix a stamp/seal on ONE document!

You mentioned you also recently legalized your marriage and birth certificates; what visa or residence status are you applying for? I'm looking to connect with others that are NOT applying for the D visa for studies, i.e., looking to connect with others applying for more permanent migration purposes (hope that makes sense).

PS: Just a cautionary tale to all the master's hopefuls here: administrative procedures in Belgium are AGONIZINGLY SLOW. So, prepare yourselves and work on your patience, because that country will test it over and over again.

Did you remember to add a return envelope with the documents because I think that might be the cause of the delay but if you did, then you should call again because it takes 3 to 3 weeks max

steminist:
Hey, guys!

I saw on previous pages on this thread, where a Twitter thread with a WhatsApp group for those awaiting legalization of their documents was linked. However, the link is defective. Can someone please share a current link to join the WhatsApp group?

Or, if you have recently received your LEGALIZED document(s) back from the Belgian embassy in Abuja, how long did the entire process take? My PCC has been at the embassy since the 29th of June. I've called the embassy twice, but haven't been able to get any meaningful insight(s) as to when my PCC will be ready.

PS: I'm NOT talking about authentication at the MoFA. I'm strictly talking about the legalization process at the embassy.

PPS: Is there any thread or group for people applying for a single (i.e., work + residence) permit? I understand this thread is for those applying for a study (D) visa.

Thanks!

steminist:
I recently (June 2022) had my PCC authenticated at the MoFA and this is how it looked like, too!

Thank you so much �

Good evening y’all. Pls I will like someone to help me verify this document. I sent it for authentication at MFA last year but unfortunately I couldn’t apply for my visa last year. I just want to ask that is this how authentication looks or is it supposed to be a sticker. They used stamp and signed on the stamp

KillerBeauty:
I've heard festac office is more reliable. How true is this?

very reliable.. choose normal process which is 6 weeks or fast track which is a week

Finally had time to go collect my passport today..
mind you it's not DIY ooooo

aydebug:
Helloe japatarians, please I want to do my international passport in Ibadan but an immigration officer told my brother it can only be done in Abuja.

Please kindly help out.

That's a lie

Curious2020:
Pls

Ikoyi vs Alausa vs Festac which is Express friendly for minors right now

Festac is very friendly.. I can help incase you need contact there...

Galaxyroyp:
Guys what type of passport is being done at Festac? Is it standard passport or enhanced e passport?

Thanks in advance.

E enhanced passport.. The new passport

[quote author=NYCnextStop post=105373482]True.

FESTAC command is DIY friendly. They are willing to assist you at every stage

How did you go about your local government Id. That's the only document delaying me[/quote
Just search for your state local govt liaison office on google ..
I did mine in ekiti laison office at GRA ikeja and got it instantly... That's the only way you can get a genuine state of origin cert

MrMay8:
I need to contact you . Can I pm

sure please...
I've been busy with covid vaccine that's why I'm not online

pqute:
Visa
I did it at the Nigerian embassy in Netherland... And processing is going to a month now... I don't know if I should be worried or I should be patient

it shouldn't take this long sir/ma
duration is always 3weeks
probably you should check back at their office

MrMay8:
hello guys am currently filling the passport form online and am seeing select epassport. please is this the correct passport. although it seems to be the only option coming up

select e passport

festac immigration or nothing.....

I only went there with my documents
NIN
Local government
2passport
guarantor data page
guarantor passport
Directed me on how to do everything,submitted and captured today
I collected my enrollment slip and the man told me there's possibility to get it before 6weeks..