From an A card to an F card

hssn601 Serial expat

Member since 02 October 2013

hssn601Serial expat19 March 2025 13:46:15

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Hello!

I tried searching through all old threads but couldn鈥檛 find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.

Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is still on an A card. Can she already apply for an F card?

We live in Antwerp, and the commune website is not clear enough. When I tried to apply for an F card there, the only option available was for cases where the spouse has just joined the applicant. However, in reality, my wife has been here for almost five years, is already registered, and holds an A card.

Raumdeuter Member

Member since 15 November 2023

RaumdeuterMember20 March 2025 12:55:16

@hssn601

I think the question to address your scenario should be: While you were both on A cards(before you became a citizen), did you do the family reunion procedure to regularise your marriage/family at your commune?

hssn601 Serial expat

Member since 02 October 2013

hssn601Serial expat21 March 2025 07:16:06

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@hssn601
I think the question to address your scenario should be: While you were both on A cards(before you became a citizen), did you do the family reunion procedure to regularise your marriage/family at your commune? - @Raumdeuter

I was on L card then became citizen, We did family reunification while both of us were on A card around 5 years ago.

ARMaliq Contributor

Member since 09 November 2021

ARMaliqContributor24 March 2025 06:25:59

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@hssn601

Yes, She can apply for F card (being spouse of EU/BE national). Check with the commune for the list of documents and submit the application.

hssn601 Serial expat

Member since 02 October 2013

hssn601Serial expat24 March 2025 07:15:55

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@hssn601
Yes, She can apply for F card (being spouse of EU/BE national). Check with the commune for the list of documents and submit the application. - @ARMaliq

Checked their website no information available, do you mean go there and ask them?

ARMaliq Contributor

Member since 09 November 2021

ARMaliqContributor24 March 2025 07:43:25

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@hssn601

Ask them for the documents required to request F card for your wife. There is no question of IF YOU CAN APPLY. Your wife IS eligible to apply. If that means, going there and getting all information, that should be fine for you as well.