Switching from professional card to single permit

4POSTS

3 hours ago

Hello,

Has anyone switched from a professional card(self employed) to a single permit?

If yes, were you allowed to start your work based on the employment approval or did you have to wait for Annex 46(residence approval)?

TIA

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14253POSTS

3 hours ago

Under Belgium's immigration framework, switching statuses from a self-employed professional card to a salaried position requires a new combined work and residence application.

https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdane … gle-permit

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