L card : job change after approval

Member since 07 August 2021

Akshaya AypNew memberToday 12:59:05

Hello,

I applied for Lcard in October 2025 and in March 2026 after 5 months of waiting i went to the commune (molenbeek). Who told me they didn't recieve any news from immigration so i will automatically be granted the L card. I recieved a note saying I need to bring my old residence permit and new pin code which will be sent by post and come collect my L card.

It's been a month and I haven't recieved the pin code. I have left my old job in the meantime and found a new job which I am hoping to start beginning of may.

I have an annexe 16 and the note from the commune telling me to wait for the pin code. What can I do to start working already? Can I get an annexe 15? My old card has not expired yet but is a single permit

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Naouel cherif Member

Member since 13 April 2026

Naouel cherifMemberToday 13:50:10

@Akshaya Ayp

Hello .

Did you go to the commune to actually pay for the new card?

the pin codes from the moment you order the card should not take more than 2/3 weeks it's clearly not normal that you haven't received them .Also, when you go to the commune to give your old card and order the L card, they automatically give you an annexe 15.

So, I believe since you have obtained your lon term residency , you are allowed to work while in posession of your Annexe 15..