Would you like your partner or family to join you in Belgium? Do you need a visa or a right of residence? Or have you received a negative decision from the Immigration Office (Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken / Office des étrangers)? Immigration law is complex, changes often and works with short deadlines. A mistake in your application can cause months of delay.
Devoldere Advocaten guides clients from Izegem and the surrounding area through their application and assists them if it is refused.
How can we help you?
- Family reunification: with a Belgian national, an EU citizen or a non-EU national residing in Belgium.
- Marriage and legal cohabitation with EU and non-EU nationals.
- Regularisation of residence: applications on humanitarian or medical grounds.
- Visa applications: for short or long stays.
- Professional cards: for those who want to work in Belgium as self-employed persons.
- Appeals against a negative decision before the Council for Alien Law Litigation.
Frequently asked questions
I want my partner to join me in Belgium. Where do I start?
The conditions depend on your own residence status and on your relationship: married, legally cohabiting or in a durable relationship. Among other things, there are conditions on income, housing and health insurance. We review your situation and help you put together a complete file.
My application was refused. What now?
Many decisions of the Immigration Office can be appealed before the Council for Alien Law Litigation. The deadlines are short, so contact us immediately when you receive a decision.
I am staying in Belgium without papers. Do I still have options?
In exceptional cases, regularisation is possible on humanitarian or medical grounds. This depends heavily on your personal situation. We assess in confidence whether an application makes sense.
How much does an immigration lawyer cost?
We make clear agreements about fees in advance. You may be entitled to a pro bono lawyer (pro deo). We are happy to look into this with you. More information on our Fees page.
Contact us
Deadlines in immigration law are short. Contact us in good time. Consultations at our office in Izegem are by appointment.
Koning Boudewijnstraat 2, 8870 Izegem
Tel. +32 51 30 29 76
E-mail: info@devoldere.be