Single Permit Timeline (Job switch/status change)
I am live in the Flander region since February 2020 and work as a post-doctoral researcher. My residence permit A and the post-doctoral contract expire on 31st January 2023. So I am switching to a pharmaceutical company in Flanders as a Salaried employee. I have two questions.
- How long it takes to get a single permit if applied by the company in mid-January 2023, annexe 46/49 and residence permit?
- Can I join the company before receiving a work permit?
Thanks 
See also
Obtaining a work permit in BelgiumHow to obtain a visa for BelgiumHow to get a working holiday visa in BelgiumSingle permit - change of addressSharing my single permit timeline 2021 and a question about annex 49Change of employer under single permitsingle permit in case of changing the employer
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