Belgium Nationality 2026

@brla15

She submitted a total of 6 certificates from CVO Antwerpen, yet she was still asked to take an online language test before her nationality application could be accepted.

What makes this confusing is that her husband submitted the same type of certificates during his own application and did not face this issue. She also scored above 80% in each programme.

These are the certificates she submitted:

• Deelcertificaat NT2 Breakthrough publiek (Nederlands tweede taal, Richtgraad 1)

• Deelcertificaat NT2 Breakthrough persoonlijk (Nederlands tweede taal, Richtgraad 1)

• Deelcertificaat NT2 Waystage schriftelijk (Nederlands tweede taal, Richtgraad 1)

• Deelcertificaat NT2 Waystage mondeling (Nederlands tweede taal, Richtgraad 1)

• Deelcertificaat NT2 Threshold 1 mondeling publiek (Nederlands tweede taal, Richtgraad 2)

• Deelcertificaat NT2 Threshold 2 mondeling publiek (Nederlands tweede taal, Richtgraad 2)

Therefore, I do not know if anyone is facing the same issue similar with Antwerp or Deurne commune regarding nationality applications and language proof?

@callonafo

Thanks for more information. I think I can follow the logic of the ambtenaar. Your friend's wife has niveau 1.2 (A2) in schrijftelijk. Of course the mondeling part has higher level. Both mondeling and schrijftelijk should meet the A2 level.

Since this is the case, the proof of language should be the NT2 test which is, since 2023, taken after niveau 1.2 is done. Deelcertificaat is not accepted for niveau 1.1 and 1.2. Well that is the only logic I can think of.

Whether this is right or wrong is beyond my knowledge at this point.

Dear all,

I’m planning to apply for Belgian citizenship through the 5-year work/integration route and wanted opinions on my situation.

I currently hold an L card and live in Brussels

My timeline:

1. Employer A: 12/07/2021 → 28/08/2022

During this contract, mycareer.be shows 9 days under “other absence” (unpaid leave type).

New employer started on 01/09/2022

So there is a 3-working-day gap: 29, 30, 31 August 2022.

This transition happened during a single permit/employer change process.

I have immigration emails/documents showing the new single permit approval and employer transition process was already ongoing before the previous contract ended.

Then continuous employment after that:

Employer C: 01/09/2022 → 20/07/2024

Employer D: 23/07/2024 → 20/12/2024

Gap here was only weekend days.

Employer E: 23/12/2024 → present

Additional info:

1. Around 1700 worked days total

2. A2 French certificate

3. No long unemployment periods

4. No CPAS/social assistance

5. Legal residence uninterrupted

6. I don't have social integration however I have registered myself in waiting list at bapa .

My main concern:

1 . Could the 3 weekday gap in Aug 2022 or the 2. 9 unpaid leave days affect the “5 years uninterrupted work” interpretation for Belgian citizenship?

Would appreciate experiences from people who applied in similar situations.

@Vs2802

Hello

I believe that uninterrupted work is not the key factor in your case. The correct requirement is 5 years of uninterrupted residence, not uninterrupted employment.

For someone who has been living in Belgium and has  worked  uninterruptly for 5 years, there is no need to provide language or social integration certificates.

All the best,

Mai

I have been with the same employer for last 4.5 years but I also have 3 days of unpaid leave showing on the website....does this impact the uninterrupted work and stay?

Hello All,

I got my Nationality approved and wanted to share the timeline.

1. Application Region : Antwerp

2. Application Date : 13/03/2026 - Got the Ontvangstbewijs nationaliteitsverklaring same day.

3. Requested Documents

1. Integration certificate
2. Language certificate (Netherlands A2)
3. 5 years individual accounts and 2 months Payslips for Jan and Feb (2026)
4. Payment confirmation from Mijnfin (1030)
5. Birth certificate translated
6. L card
7. Passport
8. Legalized One and same Certificate (full name in my Birth certificate is missing) and its transalation.

4. Approval Date:18/05/2026

I used to regularly check for any updates on mijndossier and noticed the nationality was changed. Also nationality certificate was available on justonweb site.  Luckily appointment was available today  and applied for ID card for both me and my children.

Was informed to book seperate appoinment for passport. WIll be going again tomorrow for that.

Note: I have gap of 7 days during first change of employer and 3 days on second change of employer.

@dakbak

Congrats! 🎉

@dakbak

Congratulations 😊

Congratulations! I was wondering if Antwerp and Brussels applications are evaluated by different public prosecutors? I assume, no?  I applied in Brussels in February, but I haven't heard anything yet, and I was just curious.