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Reference start date - unlimited single permit

M
#1

Hi, I’ve looked thoroughly on the forum but couldn’t reach a clear conclusion. That’s why I’d like to ask friends who have previously applied for the unlimited single permit.


We have two start dates for the application to count 4 years: the date the Regional Approval (work permit) was issued and the date we actually started working.


When I asked the immigration office, they told me it’s the date you were registered in the Belgian social security system. I couldn’t figure out which date this corresponds to.


Does anyone know?


Regards,

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M
#2

@math7612

Hi,


  1. With a card reader connected pc , insert your ID card to card reader.
  2. Log in to https://mondossier.rrn.fgov.be/fr/identity.do
  3. Enter your pin code when asked and browse Mon Dossier/Mijn Dossier
  4. Mijn gegevens-Mes données/ Identitietbewijs-Titre de identité
  5. Slide the page farthest right via arrow and there you will see your first issued document Bijlage-Annexe 49


Note this date and make calculations for further processes accordingly.

If you have your first annex49 from municipality you dont need to bother all above process.


Good luck

U
#3

@math7612

Hi, I asked the same question to the SPW and they told me that they literally count the days we actively worked.

If you apply with 2-3 weeks before completing your 4 years or have some inactive days in your 4 years, they wait for these weeks and then they approve. However, if you apply for some months before completing, they don’t accept and tell you the date you can apply.

I had this information from one person, so it is always good to confirm. Hope it helps.

M
#4

@uygurdamla5

Hello, the actively working days means the days you are under contract right ? also weekends ?

U
#5

I think you can also check the days from mycareer.be , it does not give the most recent but is updated up-to last 3 months.

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