Trouble with work permit B

wafourie

New member

Member since 13 July 2013

Brussels

wafourie

13 July 2013 16:21:16

wafourie

13 July 2013 16:21:16

Brussels

Hi,

My partner is in Brussels (he is a Belgian citizen). I have applied for a job through my company for a position in Belgium and I got the job. Now they are having trouble with my work permit type B because I do not have a Bachelor's Degree.....

Is there any way of getting a work permit without a Bachelor's Degree???

We would prefer to live together to make sure it works before getting married and applying for a visa under co-habitation takes up to 3 months.....

Is there anyone who can help or give advise???

thank you!

tervurener

Serial expat

Member since 21 March 2013

tervurener

13 July 2013 16:38:02

549

tervurener

13 July 2013 16:38:02

549

wait, what is 3 months of your life?

wafourie

New member

Member since 13 July 2013

Brussels

wafourie

13 July 2013 21:59:25

wafourie

13 July 2013 21:59:25

Brussels

The 3 month wait is not the problem. They want me to start 1st September. So 3 moths for a Visa will be a problem.

I would happily wait 3 months if it means i still have the job.....

tervurener

Serial expat

Member since 21 March 2013

tervurener

13 July 2013 22:37:58

549

tervurener

13 July 2013 22:37:58

549

Well even if you went for co-hab and got a visa immediately, it would I believe still take 5 months from arrival to get the all clear to get your residency approved so you could work work permit free.

Gronk

Member

Member since 18 January 2018

Gronk

18 January 2018 22:11:34

Gronk

18 January 2018 22:11:34

Did you get your Belgian work permit B without your Bachelors?

I am in the same boat now, have the job and now the company is applying for a Belgian work permit B on my behalf. Have an Associates Degree and 16 work experience in engineering...

How are my chances?

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