Posted in Belgium forum
i had a friend na she met a belgian man via the internet, chatted for months and finally the belgian guy came over to cebu in her province and decided to get married. Take note that this filipinas has NEVER been out of her province. Anyhow the belgian guy was married before and has been legally separated.
before the belgian husband flew back to belgium and the filipina has to stay in manila they already applied for the reunification visa by then.
It took them 9 months before they finally got an answer that she is approved.
for others, mas madali ang processing time, maximum of 2 months lang.
I guess it really depends on the status of you and your partner and ofcourse kung kumpleto lahat nang papers or documents that you are passing to the embassy, very important to know.
i hope i gave you a little hint on this matter though i really cannot relate kasi i only based this on filipinas that i know and is already here due to the reunification visa.
goodluck and keep me informed!
x
To Apple
posted by Desert Vixen in Belgium forum
I am very happy to hear that you already consulted with the embassy and got concrete answers. Now it's time for you to arrange all the necessary documents. Be prepared because it really requires a lot of effort and patience.
You're always welcome, Apple. Please keep us posted. Good luck on your endeavors. :)
P.S. That woman wearing glasses is a legend. Everybody knows her as the most masungit visa officer. Hehehe!
-DV
To Apple
posted by Desert Vixen in Belgium forum
Hmmm...Honestly, I really don't know the procedure of getting your marriage registered here in Belgium. Kasi if it's the other way around (you got married in Belgium instead of in the Philippines), you don't have to arrange anything anymore in Philippines. The Philippine embassy in Brussels will forward your marriage certificate and other information to NSO in Manila and everything's taken care of. You don't have to arrange anything else. I suppose it should be like that too if you got married in Philippines (I mean, vice versa).
I understand your husband's longing for you to be together in Belgium already. I respect your decision but I would strongly suggest for you guys to ask the embassy first to be sure. If you make a wrong move, you are going to lose a lot of time and money. I suggest you ask the embassy (send an e-mail or call the visa section) if it's possible for you to apply for a family reunification visa even though your husband's marital status in Belgium is still Single. By the way, if you call the embassy again, you might want to specifically request to be transferred to the visa section. But don't expect that they're gonna be friendly. They never are. :(
I wish nothing but the success of your plans, Apple. I hope you don't mind my giving you suggestions. Please discuss this very good with your man. Again, if you make a wrong decision (most especially a wrong first step), you might lose a lot of time and money. And instead of things going faster, it might be the opposite.
Good luck and keep us posted. :)
To Apple
posted by Desert Vixen in Belgium forum
I'm glad to know that the embassy replied to you and that you're now in the process of putting things in order. Indeed the visa application and the marriage registration are two different things (although they are co-related). I believe you and your husband are on the right track now. It will be best if you get your marriage registered here in Belgium first. Most of the time, the procedure differs from one municipality to another so don't fret if the municipality is asking you for a lot of documents. Most (if not all) of the documents you have to submit to the municipality have to be legalized first by DFA and then the Belgian Embassy in Manila Some documents might even need translation so be ready for that. Once your marriage has been registered here in Belgium, it will be easier for you to apply for a family reunification visa.
By the way, please make sure to check the schedule at the Belgian Embassy in Manila for documents legalization. There's only a specific time-frame for it. When I was processing my papers, it was every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-11am. I'm not sure if it's still the same so make sure you check on that first.
Good luck. :)
-DV
To Apple
posted by Desert Vixen in Belgium forum
Hi Apple! To be honest with you, I am no expert in this subject because I have no personal experience in dealing with this type of situation but I thought maybe I can give you some suggestions. :)
Your husband may want to inquire first in their local city hall (het stadhuis). I'm not too sure which department he has to go to exactly but my hunch is of course the marital department (I don't know the exact name but it's the department that arranges marriage in the city hall). If they say they couldn't help him, he might want to contact the Philippine Embassy in Brussels. Here are their contact details:
297 Avenue Moliere, 1050 Brussels
E-mail: [...]
E-mail: [...]Trunkline: (+32) 02 340 33 77 to 78
Fax Number: (+32) 02 345 64 25
Duty Officer: (+32) 0488 609.177
Consular matters: (+32) 02 340 33 73
Consular matters: (+32) 02 340 33 74I would suggest he gives them a call. Normally, when you get married in Philippines to a Belgian, it should also be recognized here in Belgium. However, it might be possible that it takes about 6 months before it gets registered here.
Again, I would like to emphasize that these information I gave you are not based on facts. These are merely my suggestions. But I really hope it helps you and your husband. :)
-DV
status
posted by Filipinas Maria in Belgium forum
with me i was advised from embassy before applying visa to register the marriage to municipal of my husband and once i applied visa the officer to check the status of my husband already aware that the marriage was registered already in municipal, in municipal you should ask for foreign affairs bureau, they will be the one to accept registration for marriage, anyway all papers submitted i guess to brussel will pass through municipal or either way maregister pa din ang marriage nyo, with us kasi we want it soon, changing status for the work of my husband
documents
posted by Filipinas Maria in Belgium forum
first you have to get the NSO marriage contract , authenticate it with DFA and legalize it with embassy, some municipal would like it with translation before submitting it witht them and for some its ok that way. Before applying visa be sure the marriage is registered na in municipal where your husband located.
I hope this could help
interview questions
posted by Deza Panopio in Belgium forum
hello mga sis! i am new here. i would like to ask, what are the usual questions for family reunion/spouse visa interview?
i'm back..
posted by clover bhing in Belgium forum
@Jelyn13- i wish you all the best....GOD's time is the best time...
@Desert Vixen- Sa LIEGE kami....:-) how about you dear?...Proficiat!
posted by Desert Vixen in Belgium forum
Proficiat clover! And welcome to Belgium. :) I hope you don't mind my asking but which city are you located in Belgium? Just curious. :)
in belgium ryt nw...
posted by clover bhing in Belgium forum
hello guyz to those applying spouse visa...i comprehend much of your " waiting-feelings" i've been to that also.i applied july 1 this year and my visa granted october first week.and actually my papers from manila embassy arrived in brussel just sept 27 and granted one week after.so n dat case i cn say dat from manila embassy to brussel take longer(vice-versa).i understand they need thorough investigation of my documents.anyway its a case to case basis.in my part i succesfuly submitted complete documents they are requring,during interview just be confident in your self in answering,and sharing stories how u and ur mate met / how ur stories started,be bold without sounding arrogant.just be true and prove yourself u have a genuine love with your partner.ask guidance to GOD and have trust in HIM.its better to wait so long and be granted after kysa maghintay ng madali but no good result.to those na refuse ang visa aplication, dont lose hope,everything has a reason...after all,a couple must be a couple...and should live together happily ever after(nakks!!!;-)).merci and good day!!!