#62025CJ0819CJEU Ruling on Family Reunification and Visa Obligations for Belgium
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The CJEU decided that Belgium is not required to organize travel for individuals who received visas for family reunification but cannot travel to verify their identity at a consulate. This affects those in conflict zones like the Gaza Strip. Belgium must simplify visa processes but isn't obliged to manage travel logistics.
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Key Changes
- Belgium is not required to manage travel arrangements for visa recipients who need identity verification.
- Member States should remove administrative obstacles and simplify visa procedures.
- The ruling clarifies obligations under EU family reunification laws.
Obligations
What this law requires
Member States must grant every facility for obtaining requisite visas once a family reunification application has been accepted
Member States must simplify and streamline visa processes for family reunification applicants to make procedures effective, manageable, transparent and fair
Member States are NOT required to organize, arrange, or facilitate travel logistics for visa recipients who cannot physically travel to diplomatic or consular posts for identity verification
Member States must consider the best interests of the child as a primary consideration in all actions relating to children in family reunification proceedings
Member States must respect the right to family life and family unity in administering family reunification procedures