First arrival and annex 49
See also
- Entry and residence conditions in Belgium - Guide
- Difficulty of getting annex 49 in time and start date of the contract - 5 Replies
- Annex 49 Question - 17 Replies
- Annex 15 and card collection - 2 Replies
- Registration and Annex 49 - 7 Replies
- Travelling with an Annex 49 to Germany - 5 Replies
- Annexe 15 paper - 3 Replies
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Other discussions on formalities in Brussels
- Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization
- 8-day registration rule with the competitive rental market Dilemma
- Unlimited Single Permit 2025
- F card processing time
- Nationality Application Status
- How long for police to verify your address? 1000 - Brussels
- F card to nationality or F+
- Interrupted employment (but uninterrupted residence)
- Documents Needed for Residence Permit Renewal
- Absence of more than 3 months with Card A
- Travel within EU on Annex 15 | RP Renewal.
- Appointment for Schaerbeek Commune Registration
- Schaerbeek Commune Registration
- Permanent Residence Card - Type-D
- Belgian Citizenship / Proof of Language
- Itsme account for expats
- Proof of relationship by the Belgian law
- Fines at commune?
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