class d visas w/o gainful occupation

Treehorn · 2020-10-24T05:10:36+02:00

Explore the status of Class D visas for temporary residency without gainful occupation in Antwerp. Share experiences and updates from US applicants.

Treehorn Member

Member since 12 October 2018

TreehornMember24 October 2020 03:10:36

When I go to the Belgian Embassy /Consulate聽 website in the US I get the following notification:

Application for temporary residency without gainful occupation (!!! CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE!!!)

I鈥檓 curious if that鈥檚 the case everywhere (outside of the EU of course) or if it鈥檚 limited to us poor unfortunate souls here in the US. (And hoping this lets up soon as we hope to move in 7 months...)

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR25 October 2020 21:23:24

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Yes, these kind of visa are restricted for now due to the covid.

I've highly doubt you'll be able to apply before early next year, but that's my own assumption.

Treehorn Member

Member since 12 October 2018

TreehornMember26 October 2020 02:15:08

Yeah I鈥檓 hoping it opens up by March (so we can leave by June). Fingers crossed. Knocking wood. Etc (and 鈥済lad鈥� it鈥檚 not limited to us...I guess

This is what we see on 鈥渙ur鈥� side.

Immigration and visa assistance

Comprehensive support with Belgium visa applications and immigration procedures.

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR26 October 2020 23:30:20

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Just for your understanding, the embassies are part of what we call the "foreign affairs" department in Belgium.

But about the access to the territory, the foreign affairs (embassies/consulates) that do represent Belgium in other countries, depends on the internal affairs (dofi - immigration is part of it).

Meaning: that the foreign affairs website/diplomacies depends on immigration department (internal affairs) on the visa/access topic.
And immigration is currently saying a big "no" to come in Belgium for "non-essential reason", like other European countries.

Good luck and be patient
PS: these kind of visa can take time....... Make sure you show as much money as possible.
Every country likes money after all...