Single entry work permit visa

Hi Rose,

I'm going to apply for the D type visa soon (after getting my work permit) and I'm assuming it is the same type as yours. From what I understand, after asking a few people who have already immigrated to Belgium (a friend named Aneesh told me), that you'll need to register yourself with the local commune in your area in Belgium after which you'll no longer require your visa. Once that is done, you'll get an ID which you can use for re-entry into Belgium. I think it is the same ID that you can use to travel in the Shengen countries.

If your visa is mentioned valid for "Schengen States", you can use it to travel inside Schengen countries.

Once you have the Residence Permit, as gka rightly mentioned, Residence Permit + passport allows you to travel inside Schengen area.