Edi
@Edigj
Albanian expat in Belgium
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About me
Albanian
Lives in Halle, Flanders
Speaks English, French, Italian, Albanian
Registration: 04 June 2015
A card = Useless by umairsaeed01
So I have come up to a conclusion that the Temporary A card is the most useless one in Belgium1) Cant apply for car loan 2) Cant apply for cash loan 3) Cant apply for Housing loan4) Cant apply for credit card (I got rejected twice from ING even ...
Hi People,Car and cash loan are not common also among Belgians and it is not easy. What if you crash or car gets stolen week after? Are you still going to continue paying for the next 8 years? Same for cash loans, what if you lose your job? So there ... Read More
8 days registration deadline by uygarts9
Hi everyone,I am a student in Belgium and applied for a residence card through Antwerp's e-loket because I live in Antwerp but my school is not in Antwerp. My visa says I have to register within 8 days to my commune but it has been 13 days since I ...
8 days is the default Schengen rule. That means within 8 days of arrival you should apply to register.In practice most big municipalities and the ones with a high number of expats tend to have long waiting lists to get an appointment. I should not ... Read More
Could we could get married in Belgium with a tourist visa? by Remonanaliza
I have a Belgian partner. We've been together for 4 years, he has come multiple times in my home country (Philippines) and we've also had multiple businesses that failed to succeed, hence he decided to return to Belgium. Could we could get ...
As your partner is Belgian, he must have an official address in Belgium and yes you can marry on tourist or even on illegal stay. This is based on the fundamental rights of freedom to marry whomever you like regardless of status.Whether you will ... Read More
How to get Belgium ID card by _rosemary_
Hi! I'm struggling to find the process for getting my first Belgium ID card. I am planning to move from UK. Do I get it at my UK Belgian Embassy, or after I register at my local municipality in Belgium?Thank you
Only Belgian citizens can get an Belgian ID. Do you have Belgian citizenship? Read More
FCARD AFTER DIVORCE by kathleneisidro12
Hello. I am married to a belgian citizen since 2021. i want to file a divorce because i can't handle anymore the repetitive lies and wrongdoings of my husband. I could tell I am emotionally abused. I am from the philippines. I am working since 2022. ...
Provided you have been married for 3 years and you have been working for +2 years and still working. There are very high chances you will be allowed to stay. I think your F card will be taken away and you will likely receive B or L card. Please do ... Read More
Long stay - Dutch nationality by farhadmkhan92
Hi all quick question,I had an appoinment with the local commune yesterday and confirmed my status as a jobseeker in Belgium.They asked for proof of "reele kans op tewerkstelling" and they advised me once I've got a job to send them in my contract ...
Hello as EU national the eID proving that you live in Belgium is not mandatory. You can be perfectly fine without it. The only advantage it has it makes faster to deal with Belgium administration, opening an bank account online etc. You can start ... Read More
British company car in Belgium by Jam763
Hi! I'm English and just got my residency permit to live here in Belgium with my son. When the police woman came to our house to check I was really living here, she spotted the British car in the drive and said I can't keep that here unless I either ...
If you are moving your residency in Belgium then you also need to 'move' your car, driving license, pay taxes here etc. There is a grace period of 6 months for 6 and up to 1 year for driving license. You can also do some 'tricks' such as keeping the ... Read More
change F card to work ID by EVB1
Hi, I have non-EU nationality, and I currently have an F ID card (based on legal cohabitation). Do you know if I can exchange F id card to work ID card without any problems? Is it a long process? Will the change of cards influence the process of ...
@rahmanahmadCommune is wrong. I went forward and applied and obtained the nationality even having resided in an orange card in between.Commune does not decide on your application there are institutions on federal level who do. Commune will only ... Read More
Driving a foreign car in Belgium by Jessicaslate
Hi, I'm from the UK and I'll be moving to Belgium for less than 6 months with my company. I have a full residence and working visa so I will be registered as a Belgian citizen. I want to take my uk car with me but I'm unsure about the legalities of ...
As tourist the car on foreigner's plates can stay up to 6 months in Belgium and EU.Once you register as resident you have still 6 months to register your car on Belgian plates. If your plan is to go back just make sure to leave few days earlier than ... Read More
Travelling abroad for a week with an orange card by berna polat71
Hello,Last month, I applied for an orange card for the second time (the first one was rejected because of my husband is independent and we didn't provide all the required documents). Since my first application I have been really careful not to leave ...
You can normally, join your EU partner anywhere in EU. This the EU law of free movement. https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/eu-citizenship-and-democracy/free-movement-and-residence_enSo no ... Read More
Concerns about First Point of Entry in Belgian Visa Application by Melikmess
Hello everyone,Im a non-EU citizen and I have a question regarding the first point of entry in the Belgian long stay visa application. I initially listed France as my first entry point and plan to spend a week there before heading to Belgium. Will ...
Your visa will be D type and all visas now are Schengen visas meaning you are free to enter via any Schengen country. Read More
Belgian Nationality by vaibrasil
Hi all,I'm about to about for the citizenship and I have the following as requested:- knowledge of 2 national languages via the official tests- 5 years here- proof of the work period required- bachelor degree done in Belgium ( language of ...
Commune is right. Your Bachelor in Belgium does not count unless is taught in French or Dutch. I'd reccomend complete the integration course. It is easy and intersting to learn some stuff you might not know in Belgium. Read More
Finding a job with orange card / annex 19ter by BO90
Hi,My husband (NON EU) and I (EU) applied for family reunification at the commune on 3d January 2024. He came tobelgium on a visa c and we gotmarried in December 2023.He received the annex 19ter and we were sent home to wait for the police check.the ...
Employers only care to make sure he/she can legally work. Orange card and annex 19ter is enough. I would suggest to register first in interim agencies so he can find quickly something. Also he can register for Dutch or French classes as well Read More
Travelling outside EU while Citizenship application is in progress by NBM2009
Dear All,I live in Brussels and I have applied for my Belgian Nationality (as a L-card holder) in December 2023. I am planning to travel outside Belgium (in fact, it's outside of EU borders) in March. I was told that the my current RP/eID (L card) ...
No worries. You will not have any issue to return. Once back you can apply for ID and they will cancel your resisdence permit. Read More
How long to get your citizenship? by Zaza00
Hello all,I'm writing to hear your experience applying for citizenship for yourself and your spouse/kids, especially those who worked non stop for the 5 years of residency. How long did it take to receive confirmation of your citizenship?A question ...
best is to apply 5 year after you had your first A card. Do yoy have now your B or L card?The whole proces is about 5-6 months from the day you submit a completed file. Read More
Travelling abroad for a week with an orange card by berna polat71
Hello,Last month, I applied for an orange card for the second time (the first one was rejected because of my husband is independent and we didn't provide all the required documents). Since my first application I have been really careful not to leave ...
There are no borders between BE-NL. You can travel if you want. Read More
Is it possible to move to other EU country to live/work with F card by Jonathangeradonjg
Hi Expat community, Be kind with my questions please :)I am from Belgium and my partner has a F card. The F card will expire in July 27 and then she will have the possibility to request F+ card & request Belgium nationality.However we are ...
If you would like to move it totally your decision, but she has to follow similiar procedure in the new country and obtain an equivalent of Belgian F card.I suggest to not give back and not inform the Belgian authorities until you have registred in ... Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
Congrats! These is no need to go at the commune at this point. She has to wait for commune to invite her to apply for ID. As the ID card is mantatory for all Belgian citizens they are going to sent the invitation to go and apply for ID. Read More
Nationality waiting time by woodcook
does anyone here has an experience with the Leuven commune in terms of nationality application/waiting time?
I do not have an official link. But when I did my natioanlity 2 years ago my commune told me they had received clear indications that the new timeline would be 6 months as they had more and more applications but not enough case workers to respect ... Read More
Nationality waiting time by woodcook
does anyone here has an experience with the Leuven commune in terms of nationality application/waiting time?
Commune does not matter alot at nationality is matter of the federal goverment. Commune will just forward the declaration and paperwork. By deafult now it is 6 months time to get a official response. Read More
Adding surname for baby in passport by Pritham1
Hi,My child's indian passport is not having surname (it is blank). And now I want to add my husband's name as the child's surname in indianembassy . Is there anything I need to provide as proof apart from child's birth certificate and our marriage ...
Not sure if this has to do with Belgium.Perhaps you would get better advice in the Indian forum as it concerns Indian law.Rule of thumb in Belgium newborn by default with get the surname of father but parents can aslo choose if they would like the ... Read More
Can I move to Belgium with Italia Carta Soggorno ? by tee morg
i have italia carta soggorno, and am planning to move to belguim to live and work there.but i dont have anybody there,please how do i go about it?
It has to be Carta soggiorno UE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo. If you have that, you will need to fidn a stable job and have adequate accomodation in Belgium in order to be able to initiare the process and obtain a Belgian residence permit. Read More
Landlord passed away, if house is sold, we're out in 6 months?!? by Phoebe_Buffay
Hello everyone,I would appreciate some help with this situation, please. My partner and I signed a 3-6-9-yeat rental contract in April 2022, effective June 2022, in Flanders.The owner of the house had just been moved into a nursing home, so one of ...
If they sell new owner might ask you to move out. Perhaps I would consider buying and make them an offer if you like the place and could afford it. If not there is not much you can do. Read More
Working in Belgium with a Greek long term resident visa! by lirijeta24
Can someone explain me if I can work in Belgium without a work permit If I go there with my Greek long term resident visa? I that is possible,can I take my family with me (wife and 2 childrens)?Thank you in advance!
Do you have epimakron?You need to first have a job contract and accommodation and you can apply for Belgian resident permit/work at the commune. This is only required the first year then, from year 2 you have unlimited access to labor market and ... Read More
Bank mortgage with A card - Single permit bank loan for house by ievgenfeldmann
Dears,Do you have any information regarding banks who give mortgage to buy a house with A card (single permit).As far what I heard:Some banks potentially give loans with A card but max 80% - no clue if true or not.Please let me know any information ...
Every situation is different. Check with as many banks as you can. Also check with mortgage brokers as well as they might be more willing to find solutions and earn commission Read More
L card to F+ card directly? by LIZAMATT
Hi all,I am an Indian citizen holding an L ( previously D) card valid till 2025 .I have been in belgium since 2014 and been working on a local contract since 2018. I got married to my belgian BF in September 2022. With all the different ...
@woodcook The OP is not interested in citizenship. This is mainly due to some countries like India do not recognize the dual citizenship. But that is a topic for another threat maybe Read More
L card to F+ card directly? by LIZAMATT
Hi all,I am an Indian citizen holding an L ( previously D) card valid till 2025 .I have been in belgium since 2014 and been working on a local contract since 2018. I got married to my belgian BF in September 2022. With all the different ...
L=permanent resident= Same rights as Belgians in regards to job market, benefits etc. I see no value added to switch to F or F+ card to be honest as there is no added value.L card is not conditional meaning that when it expires there are no ... Read More
Hefty Amount asked to be paid after Tax assessment. by nishharora
got a letter from income tax department of belgium after last year 2022 income tax declaration. They have assed the declaration and asked me to pay euro 463 more to settle the income tax.This amount has been referred to " extra income tax" on my ...
Different, salary different benefits, different family situation, different communes, different sectors/parital comities etc etc. Do not compare, every situation is different. You will have to pay and there is no excess tax meaning no refund for ... Read More
Traveling with an Orange Card by Sarah0524
I will be receiving my orange card in October and my partner and I would like to visit Poland to see family for Christmas and New years. I am an American citizen and never needed a visa to enter or leave the country. Even though I'm on an orange ...
If you are within 90 days of your entry in Schengen, it is possible and you do not have to show Orange card. If more than 90 days then you risk trouble and Airlines might to board you.Best is to ''drive'' an there are no Schengen borders and even if ... Read More
Landlord refuses to return deposit - what to do? by Danish in Etterbeek
Dear all,I am from Denmark but have lived and worked in Brussels for 4 years. I rented a furnished apartment in Etterbeek and never had any problems - until now.I left the apartment last week and handed over the keys to an assistant who works for my ...
First of all money is your bank and landlord cannot touch it without your approval and you cannot either without his approval. Ask in writing to show the proof of consumption. Ask 2-3 times and keep everything in writing and avoid verbal. If he ... Read More
Hefty Amount asked to be paid after Tax assessment. by nishharora
got a letter from income tax department of belgium after last year 2022 income tax declaration. They have assed the declaration and asked me to pay euro 463 more to settle the income tax.This amount has been referred to " extra income tax" on my ...
It is pretty normal. 463euros is pennies. I would not even consider it hefty. My in-laws had to pay a bit over 3500euros additional. This related to the employer not withholding enough on your monthly pay. In the end government will do the ... Read More
Belgian citizenship and AI(Orange card) by Edigj
Hello, I came in BE in 2015 as Non-EU student. I was issued and 1 year A card. I renewed the card twice in 2016 and 2017. In 2017 I applied to changed the status to F card (Belgian spouse). Status F(family member ob Belgian was approved after 6 ...
@jetmir I have sent you a PM Read More
Tram in fine by biotechnology99
Hello,Couple of weeks ago I had unbelievable pain on my tooth. So, I get into a tram in my way to a hospital. Unfortunately, I forgot to pay a ticket before go into tram and the paying machine inside the tram was out of order. Then someone come to ...
There were several ways to pay. You could have paid online, in the ticked both, just just by contact less using any bank card but you did not. Your explanation is useless. There are at least 3 machines in each tram. Did also the rest of passengers ... Read More
What is domiciliation ? by AlanSparrow
Hello, I don't understand what domiciliation is. I do understand that it means that you're living in a certain address, but I don't understand how some rental ads say "no domiciliation". Does this mean that before I rent a ...
No Domiciliation usually it is very shady and means:Landlord got it as first property and got generous tax reductions but has to live there for 3-5 years. They moved somewhere else but are officially registered there in order to fulfill the 3-5 year ... Read More
company that will hire overseas by kimberlyrafols23
Do you know any company that will hire overseas? Or can apply direct hiring thru online? Thank you so much. Preferrably in Eimdhoven.So can travel as working visa.
Potentially all companies hire from abroad. It mostly depends if you bring something that is lacking in local job market. By the way Eindhoven is in Netherlands and not Belgium.Also FYI travel visa logically falls under visitor/tourist visas. Read More
change F card to work ID by EVB1
Hi, I have non-EU nationality, and I currently have an F ID card (based on legal cohabitation). Do you know if I can exchange F id card to work ID card without any problems? Is it a long process? Will the change of cards influence the process of ...
@maharaji1984 EU spouse is exercising her rights in another EU country. An EU citizen can exercise his/her rights by several ways: working, looking for Job , studying, being self sustainable. etc.In case of Belgian citizens different rules apply ... Read More
change F card to work ID by EVB1
Hi, I have non-EU nationality, and I currently have an F ID card (based on legal cohabitation). Do you know if I can exchange F id card to work ID card without any problems? Is it a long process? Will the change of cards influence the process of ...
@Cityantwerp Law is made on that way. Since you are Non-EU citizen and wanting to exercise your rights as EU family member it is supposed that your EU partner to be able to support you financially in case you need to. This requirement his checked ... Read More
change F card to work ID by EVB1
Hi, I have non-EU nationality, and I currently have an F ID card (based on legal cohabitation). Do you know if I can exchange F id card to work ID card without any problems? Is it a long process? Will the change of cards influence the process of ...
@Cityantwerp In your case it is better to apply for F card now.It takes up to 6 months but you can keep your A card as it is still valid and superior to Orange Card.Your commune will not downgrade you to Orange Card.Once F card is approved you can ... Read More
change F card to work ID by EVB1
Hi, I have non-EU nationality, and I currently have an F ID card (based on legal cohabitation). Do you know if I can exchange F id card to work ID card without any problems? Is it a long process? Will the change of cards influence the process of ...
@CityantwerpWhen does your A card expires?Are you married (family member of BE/EU citizen) and if yes does your partner has a stable job? Read More
Resident permit process,not allow to leave the country by Hanney Bustami
HI All: I read and understand that during the Resident permit process. One cannot leave the country (Belgium).I have some question, How the municipal can find out one have left the country? and also, if we go to country near the border even for one ...
Step 1: go to google.beStep 2: type bpost + name of your city/townStep 3: Walk there during working hours and speak to the agent on the counter Read More
Belgium visa rejection by user3721
Greetings,I am a Non-EU living/working in Belgium more than 5 years, I am in a relationship with my girlfriend from China for 2 years and applied for a tourist visa in Belgium for her to see my lifestyle and enviroment and travel together, therefore ...
@Alex. As non-EU citizen his legal cohabitation visa is dead case as well. It will take him ages and ages to get one approved. It falls on the lowest priority. It is a different story if he would have been/become Belgian. Read More
Resident permit process,not allow to leave the country by Hanney Bustami
HI All: I read and understand that during the Resident permit process. One cannot leave the country (Belgium).I have some question, How the municipal can find out one have left the country? and also, if we go to country near the border even for one ...
Just to sent some docs it is not worthy the trip to another country.You can just mail them via Bpost or PostNL it will be 5-10euros.In Schengen space there no borders. But every country has its own patrols and there are sporadically checking buses, ... Read More
Belgium visa rejection by user3721
Greetings,I am a Non-EU living/working in Belgium more than 5 years, I am in a relationship with my girlfriend from China for 2 years and applied for a tourist visa in Belgium for her to see my lifestyle and enviroment and travel together, therefore ...
Visa shopping will not change her situation.Other EU countries will just refuse for the very same reason as they have access to a common system.You have few other options:Go and see her in China.She applies for a visa and visits your country of ... Read More
Change of residence address when single permit was in process by Sando
Hello,I recently moved from one commune in Flanders to another after my single permit extension was filed. I have already updated my address with the new commune and the verification process is complete.However, I received my annexure 46 for my new ...
Ask this to your new commune, they will align with your old one. Read More
change F card to work ID by EVB1
Hi, I have non-EU nationality, and I currently have an F ID card (based on legal cohabitation). Do you know if I can exchange F id card to work ID card without any problems? Is it a long process? Will the change of cards influence the process of ...
How long have you had F card? With F card you can work and there is no work permit required. Partner moving abroad on assignment does not mean divorce so you might still fulfill condition for F card.Better check with your municipality on your ... Read More
Single Permit from Belgium Employer but salary not processed by AppuBala
Dear, I am living in Belgium and having Single permit from Belgium employer. My employer is doing a consulting and staffing and I have not received any clients to start my work since 2 months. Due to this, my employer has not paid me the salary yet. ...
This is not normal under BE law. They are consultancy, they get a huge margin on top of what you will get as a salary but they must bear the risk of not having client. Seems they are crocks and want to pass over on you the risk of not having a ... Read More
Single Permit from Belgium Employer but salary not processed by AppuBala
Dear, I am living in Belgium and having Single permit from Belgium employer. My employer is doing a consulting and staffing and I have not received any clients to start my work since 2 months. Due to this, my employer has not paid me the salary yet. ...
Have a look at what your contract says.Then ask your employer. He might not have a client for you yet but it is their risk if you are on his payroll. Discuss this with them and ask when you will be paid. Read More
Inburgering test for EU citizen ( Dutch) by Hanney Bustami
Hi All:I had a friend telling me that , my Dutch husband need to take inburgering test ( Dutch Language test in Belgium )later after he receive his ID Kaart. And I am aslo need to take the test too. Is it true?.
It is not mandatory for EU citizens and their non EU family members but it is a plus if you want to live in Belgium and helps to obtain Belgian citizenship if he ever wants to have but with a Dutch citizenship there is no difference.It is mandatory ... Read More
Flying to Belgium with D visa from a third country by mikalsoyra
Hello Community,I am Ethiopian working/living in Belgium with card "A" since June 2022.And eventually my application for family reunification has turned out to be positive - a week ago.However,my wife needs to join her brother's wedding in ...
It does not really matter. They can fly from any third country. People do it very often and it is pretty normal. Many countries do not have direct connection so a connecting flight to a third country is common. Read More
Family reunification visa - moving from the UK? by ukbelgica
Hi everyone,I have a question about moving from the UK with my Belgian spouse but a little story first if that's ok.We got married in Belgium but lived as a married couple in the UK. I am British and my partner is Belgian. We would like to move to ...
Hello, First the Belgian partner needs to move and establish a stable and steady income to support you financially.Then you can join and apply for family reunification. You will receive orange card. But you may not leave Belgium until your F card is ... Read More
Query regarding belgian work permit and belgian ID. by simonkit
Hello everyoneI came to Belgium on a work permit as a software engineer for a leading telecom company with a 1 year stamped visa in my passport from my home country (valid until jan 2024). After arriving in Antwerp, I booked my appointment with the ...
First of all only people with Belgian citizenship are entitled to a Belgian ID. You will probably receive a residence permit. There is huge differences between ID VS residence permit.Secondly, your visa/work permit/residence permit all together is ... Read More
Is a birth certificate Required in Belgium? by expathere
I am an EU citizen, but born in a third word country. My country of birth doesn't provide me with a birth certificate, or recognize me anymore, because of me missing on some major census of the population. I still can get a birth certificate of the ...
I believe in such cases there is an procedure to declare under honor at a notary or civil registry your parents. This will then get official and must be registered in the population register of the country/s where you are national. In Belgium it is ... Read More
Preparing for Belgium Nationality 2024 by Cityantwerp
Hi all,I have a question that I hope someone can assist me,I have A type Identity Card till March next year and Sep 2024 I can apply for L or B Card type. --> It means for between march next year and sep next year I need to extend again my ...
I would suggest to make sure you have more than 6 months left on your A card when you apply for L or F. The reason for that is to avoid having to avoid downgrading to orange card. Having an Orange Card just for 50 days as my A card was expiring and ... Read More
Change US diver license to Belgian one (different nationality) by utob
Hi, I just moved to Belgium in last month. I was working in US for 2 years and had valid US driver license, but my nationality is China. So my nationality does not math the driver license. Does anyone have similar situation? Is it possible to ...
@Vixvio your local Gemeente huis Read More
Short Term Visa by MEYRA Toz
Hello,I was offered a job by a Brussel company. I need to be there asap. Short-term visa is applicable? Since, for the long term visa annex 46 is needed and it takes long time. So, if you know alternative info and share with me, I would be ...
You will need an approved work permit filed by your potential employer followed up by a D visa issued from Belgian embassy. Without these to there is no shortcut unless you are EU citizen.Normally Belgian companies know it takes time and ... Read More
Acquiring Nationality while on deputation for a indian company by anonymous mister
Hi ,I wanted to clarify regarding a situation. I have my PR and the commune mentioned that I am eligible to apply for nationality. If I apply and change my nationality from Indian(of course I will apply for OCI ) to Belgian, Will I still be able to ...
I am not sure what nationality has to do here for working. As you have permanent residence you already have the full working rights as Belgians/Europeans living in Belgium.Maybe a question for your company's HR? Read More
Vehicle loan request by aykutg88
Hi everyone.I couldn't see any topics about vehicle loan applications before on the forum so I wanted to share our own experience that we had last week. Someone who have made similar requests or who are thinking of making similar requests, ...
Mortgage loan is backed by hypothec. Meaning if you do not pay bank can seize the house. But for car is more complex as it is much more risk for banks. Cars do also loose value as they age Read More
Conversion of UAE Driving License as UAE Expats moving 6o Belgium by RIND12
Hello,I lived in Dubai for more than 10 years as Expat. I have recently relocated to Belgium and want to exchange my driving license issued in Dubai. Can anyone guide me what documents will be required for exchange. I am currently living in Brussels ...
If your license is still valid and looks like the ones here: https://mobilit.belgium.be/sites/default/files/TRSR/Rijden/Infos%20pour%20les%20communes/Permis%20Monde/FR/chapitre_36_-_emirats.pdfGood news you can swap for a Belgian one. Just go to ... Read More
Apartment search by Léa Diakanamwa
Hi. I'm trying to find an apartment or a new place to live but currently under procedure but I have no issues when it comes for payments.
Have a look south Brussels area(Auderghem, Etterbeek, Watermael-Boitsfort, Ixelles(if no car)) Immoweb.be is your friend Also facebook groups/marketplace can help. Rule of thumb do not pay any money without visiting the property and the rent deposit ... Read More
Vehicle loan request by aykutg88
Hi everyone.I couldn't see any topics about vehicle loan applications before on the forum so I wanted to share our own experience that we had last week. Someone who have made similar requests or who are thinking of making similar requests, ...
I would not recommend such a loan. In Belgium it is not very common a private person to loan 15k for a car and look suspicious to the big banks such as KBC. If you really need a car quickly better use Cambio or buy a cheap one and once you have ... Read More
Living in a different region with a single permit by Sean789
Hello,Can you change the region you live in if you have a non-eu single permit (or you're currently applying for one)?Do you need to work and live in the same region? Or for instance, could your job be based in Brussels, but you live in the Flemish ...
You are overthinking. Region does not matter at all Read More
Living in a different region with a single permit by Sean789
Hello,Can you change the region you live in if you have a non-eu single permit (or you're currently applying for one)?Do you need to work and live in the same region? Or for instance, could your job be based in Brussels, but you live in the Flemish ...
Sure you can. It is same country. Read More
Nationality application after leaving Belgium by expat2021
Hi All,My friend applied for the nationality and finished his police verification last week. he received a new offer from the USA and they are arranging relocation and taking care of almost everything for him to move to the USA. questions:1.What ...
@richeekdey3 Nut fully correct, they can indeed apply for US visa on the existing nationality regardless of Belgian nationality process. Read More
Application for F card (orange card almost expired) by GuestPoster7710
Dear all,I have a huge problem and I thought maybe someone here can help me.I first came to Belgium as a student but then got married from a Belgian and now I'm in the process of obtaining an F card since August 2022. I recently started a new job on ...
Man, don't panic. Belgians love to keep the suspense. Forget about Orange Card, what is the date on your Annex/Bijlage 19Ter? It has to be more than 6 month day to day to receive the F card. Most likely the Brussels immigration office has already ... Read More
Nationality application after leaving Belgium by expat2021
Hi All,My friend applied for the nationality and finished his police verification last week. he received a new offer from the USA and they are arranging relocation and taking care of almost everything for him to move to the USA. questions:1.What ...
First of all if you are just an expat with no intention to live here I do not get why you would like to become Belgian? It is not just about a piece of paper but also about belonging and values Anyway, my recommendation is to stay in Belgium until ... Read More
If I unregister from Belgium do I still pay kadaster for my property? by Whatever61
I used to be a Belgian resident and I built a house in Belgium. Now I'm unregistered from Belgium and a resident somewhere else.I'm renting the house to someone currently. .If I'm not a resident do I still pay kadaster at all in Belgium?Or I have to ...
@Whatever61 As a owner of the property you will still pay the kadaster( property tax). You are responsible to let the Belgian authorities know your up to date address( even outside BE) so they can sent the invoice for kadaster and other important ... Read More
Flight companies who accept residence permit with family member by zara zara41
HiI hear different stories about flight companies.Some people tell me that its possible to travel between Schengzn countries if you have a F-card or residence permit, as a european family member.Does anyone have experience with the different flight ...
This is very stupid request to be honest. Why don't you take your passport?It is not airline request but you must carry your national passport and residence permit and provide both when checked if you are going to a different country than the one ... Read More
Traveling with f-card from greece to belgium by zara zara41
Hi, my husband has a Belgian F-card.Can he take a flight from Greece to Belgium with only o F-card? We are married and I have the belgian nationality.I heard that some flight companies do accept and other not..
F card is not a travel document. It is just a residence permit for the issuing country in this case Belgium. So he will not be allowed boarding without a passport Read More
F card - address change by Smiling_rhino
Hi, I am an F card holder and I have found a new job in an another Belgian city to where I have to move because it is not possible to commute from my actual address. However my wife (EU citizen) cannot move with me because her job is in our current ...
Seems a bit fishy, why you need to move your address at all? I mean it is fine to have a second place to sleep in city B but you can keep your residence in city A.Address has nothing to do with nationality process. Nationality is handled by local ... Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
@O_Man. Did you get any feedback yet? Read More
Unsuccessful Cohabitation relationship. by Rachel Dawson
Hello,My legal belgian partner abandoned me and I live here in belgium. I was abused mentally, emotionally and sometimes physically. He didn't process my F Visa so I only have the orange card. My family reunification visa application was denied 3 ...
Sorry to hear that.https://www.agii.be/contactSpeak to them and ask if your resident card might be converted to work purposes/work permit as you have a job already. If not you would be forced to return back to your country of citizenship. Read More
Non-EU Driving licence exchange in Belgium by habtgeb2018
Dear Team,Have question please.I have non-EU driving license and submit to my commune and commune confirm to me they send to Brussels ..for further verification and exchange.The commune has transferred the file to Brussels 2nd of Jan ..but no status ...
There is no way to check progress, they say it will be 2 months but may be shorter or longer. It depends a lot also on your country of origin how fast they get the stuff done as Belgians need to sent an official request for verification and wait for ... Read More
Belgian nationality by Theking123
Hi, I have a question regarding the eligibility for applying for the nationality.in the last 5 years, I did a master for 2y(120Ects) and I have worked for 3 years, am i eligible to apply for the nationality. Thank you in advance :)
@muhammd shafiqYou should expect an invitation letter first for applying for ID. They sent this because ID is mandatory to all Belgian citizens. But when applying for ID you can apply both passport & ID on the same time. Usually Passport is very ... Read More
My employer has promised XXXX amount relocation in the offer letter by sidsuman1811
Hi Guys,I just moved to Belgium for my Job. I write to enquire about the relocation. My employer has promised XXXX amount relocation in the offer letter for my move here.My question is do I need to remind them after joining to reimburse this amount ...
Have you received a salary already? If yes check with your local HR. If not yet wait for first salary. Most companies pay in batch which means they have fixed dates when they make a payment. Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
@O_Man. Just wait for 26 Jan 23. Afterwards you can go to the city hall with the confirmation letter and ask them to register you as Belgian.No response at all it is considered positive. Congrats! Read More
Re apply for family reunion by danbohyeba
When can one reapply for a family reunion visa to Belgium after a reusal
@firoozehb In the visa form there is an option that you have to tick. Be honest and tick it. Anyway they have access to see all the Shengen issued visas/ visa applications refusals Read More
Family Reunification With Belgian Child? by Belgpat
My husband is a Belgian citizen and so are our two kids, I am a non-EU national. If my husband was to apply for a family reunification visa for me, there is quite a lot of requirements (income proof, home address, health insurance etc) in order to ...
@Kendy Makere She will get an F Card. For nationality she would be treated just like any other person Read More
Re apply for family reunion by danbohyeba
When can one reapply for a family reunion visa to Belgium after a reusal
Of course you can apply as many times you want. But before re applying analyze what were the refusal root cause and make sure to fix/fulfill those, if not you will be refused again which means money, time, energy wasted and you become even more ... Read More
Belgian Citizenship / Proof of Language by PeterBarkworth
Hello all, my first question on this forum. I am currently preparing a file at my local municipality, with regards to acquiring Belgian nationality by declaration. My file was marked as complete. This morning I received an email asking if I had ...
@ABS25 Not the letter of inscription, but the letter you get at the end of semester of language class is enough. It is not required B1 but just A2 level. If you have B1 even better then. Read More
Single Permit Timeline (Job switch/status change) by Expat151989
I am live in the Flander region since February 2020 and work as a post-doctoral researcher. My residence permit A and the post-doctoral contract expire on 31st January 2023. So I am switching to a pharmaceutical company in Flanders as a Salaried ...
@Expat151989I think 30-45 daysAbsolutely not! Because joining without a permit=working illegally Read More
Nationality: Police didn't receive my file by mariarezende
Hi all,I have applied for the Belgian nationality last year. After waiting for 5 months (waiting date the commune of Ixelles told me) I wrote to the commune and they told me the police never received my dossier...What does it mean?? Will the 5 ...
I think, if you have the receipt that the application is submitted, just wait one more month and it should be considered as approved regardless if they looked in your file or not. Read More
Confusion Regarding Admin Fee by sayandeepiitkgp
Hi, I'm an Indian citizen currently staying at Singapore. I am moving to Belgium with my wife. Both of us have received Visa D. However, I found that there is a payment issue for the admin fee as the bank has credited few Euros less than 181. ...
Not at all, if they had issue they would have let you know before issuing the visa. In worst case they would ask you to pay the difference. But you can pay using a Belgium bank so it does not costs any fees.Side question, what made you leave ... Read More
No response from the commune after Police Check by M14K79
Hi Guys, I arrived in Mons in the Wallonie Region in October 2022 and got my appointment to register at the commune on the 7th December, the Police came by to perform the check on the 16th December. And she told me to wait to hear from the ...
Perhaps give them a call and ask? Read More
It's not been easy by Algolimit
Hi all,I am a Dutch-Turkish man that has moved 1.5 months ago to Belgium from Turkey. I'd like to share my experience with Belgium. As the topic headline already states, it has not been easy-peasy, even for me as a Dutch person.The reasons I came to ...
Just few observation from my part as an expat in BE.Getting things done takes time. Somethings it is not possible to get done in a rush no matter how much you insist. Don't assume you are Dutch national and you will be welcomed with a red carpet. ... Read More
American Husband joining Belgian National Family Reunification by mcdylan18
Hello Expats! I am brand new to this forum, and have been exploring the threads on here. This is a very valuable community. I wanted to pose a question, but if it has been answered elsewhere and someone can direct me to the proper thread I'd be glad ...
Yes you can, but if she does not find work within 90 days, you will have to leave Shengen space. You can only stay up to 90 days every 6 months. Read More
American Husband joining Belgian National Family Reunification by mcdylan18
Hello Expats! I am brand new to this forum, and have been exploring the threads on here. This is a very valuable community. I wanted to pose a question, but if it has been answered elsewhere and someone can direct me to the proper thread I'd be glad ...
It would be difficult for you to become a Belgian resident as your Belgian partner does not have an income.Belgium is a welfare country and they really want to make sure that foreigners and not coming to live in the welfare. This means she must have ... Read More
Expired date for renew Orange Card but EU citizen in the meantime by MMeMorgana
What happens if you miss to renew the orange card (attestation d' Immatriculation) stamp before the date expires? Mine was expended in March and expired in July 11 but since I got a lot of work in Luxembourg (country) this summer I never had time to ...
They have definitely your records. So you may want to show both to confirm you are indeed same person.I do not think that they will issue you a fine as likely your F card was approved otherwise you should have received an order to quit Belgium. I ... Read More
Expired date for renew Orange Card but EU citizen in the meantime by MMeMorgana
What happens if you miss to renew the orange card (attestation d' Immatriculation) stamp before the date expires? Mine was expended in March and expired in July 11 but since I got a lot of work in Luxembourg (country) this summer I never had time to ...
just go with EU ID and explain the situation. They need to change your nationality in your file. Read More
EU citizen family reunification with non-EU parents
My situation as follows:I am Belgian citizen living in Belgium.Here in Belgium I cannot sponsor my non EU parents the law does not allow this since some years ago.I know that Italian citizens can bring non-Italian parents. Is it the same for EU ... Read More
EU citizen with non-EU parents by Edigj
My situation as follows:I am Belgian citizen living in Belgium. Here in Belgium I cannot sponsor my non EU parents. If I move to Romania and establish my business there as EU citizen is it possible to bring my non-EU parents to live with me?
Romaniac, Thanks for the answer! I do not speak Romanian and I could not find enough resources online in English.Belgium only allows family reunification with legal partner and minor descendants. The right to bring parents was removed years ago in ... Read More
EU citizen with non-EU parents
My situation as follows:I am Belgian citizen living in Belgium. Here in Belgium I cannot sponsor my non EU parents. If I move to Romania and establish my business there as EU citizen is it possible to bring my non-EU parents to live with me? Read More
Other family members by Kendy Makere
HiI have two family members that I would like to join me in Belgium. I am fulltime employed. I am married to a Belgian. My kids are Belgian.I send money etc monthly to them back home.Please advice on financial requirements and type of visa and other ...
Yes, then you can apply. Financial requirements are the same as for sponsoring a partner. It would be a more stronger file if they are coming to live under same roof as you for some time. Because if they are just coming to live in another address ... Read More
Other family members by Kendy Makere
HiI have two family members that I would like to join me in Belgium. I am fulltime employed. I am married to a Belgian. My kids are Belgian.I send money etc monthly to them back home.Please advice on financial requirements and type of visa and other ...
Unfortunately Belgium is not the country for that. It is pretty much impossible unless you have a single mum or dad very old and there is no other brother, sisters etc. Read More
Type A residence card renewal timeline by GuestPoster198722
Hi everyone,My name is Josh (a non-EU national), new (relatively) in Belgium and new to the group. I am a researcher with a type A card. I have to renew my resident permit every year. According to the instructions from the commune, I am supposed to ...
If the person at the commune is nice enough he/she might simply call the ministry and get the answer in the spot. It happened to me a while ago. Read More
Travel within EU before getting the Residence Permit card by Deep Basu
Hi all, I am sorry if this question has been asked before. I have arrived in Brussels a week ago on Family Reunification visa. I was wondering if I am eligible to travel to France for a week for holiday? My visa says ‘Belgium’ and not ...
If you have D visa is valid for 90 days. You can travel within this period of time and then you need the residence permit. Make sure to carry the passport with you always. Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
@peterjohn1104Yes, payslips will be enough in this case. Because you only get the individuale rekening after the 2022 is completed as you said around February Read More
Type A residence card renewal timeline by GuestPoster198722
Hi everyone,My name is Josh (a non-EU national), new (relatively) in Belgium and new to the group. I am a researcher with a type A card. I have to renew my resident permit every year. According to the instructions from the commune, I am supposed to ...
Keep following up by email and in person with your commune/Gemeente. Your renewal might already be there and they overlooked/forgot to notify you. It happens more often than you might think. Read More
EID certificate revoked by richeekdey3
Hey all,So I came back from Cyprus yesterday and entered via Eindhoven. So I know the card is still valid (it's valid till 2032). I tried to use my EID today to check something and it wouldn't work. When I used the EID viewer, it says my security ...
You cannot access anymore Mijn Dossier with your card. Because they revoke it's certificate after nationality. Happened the same to me. The commune told they need some time 1-2weeks to register me as Belgian.Congrats, your letter will arrive ... Read More
Belgian nationality by Theking123
Hi, I have a question regarding the eligibility for applying for the nationality.in the last 5 years, I did a master for 2y(120Ects) and I have worked for 3 years, am i eligible to apply for the nationality. Thank you in advance :)
There is nothing mentioned in the nationality law about university credits. It is just mentioned that study years count but just half. You also have a mayor obstacle. The permanent residency which is a prerequisite for nationality.Your A card is ... Read More
Belgian nationality by Theking123
Hi, I have a question regarding the eligibility for applying for the nationality.in the last 5 years, I did a master for 2y(120Ects) and I have worked for 3 years, am i eligible to apply for the nationality. Thank you in advance :)
Normally studies count as 1/2 so 2 years=1 year. In this case you need one more year to complete 5 yearsWhat type of residence permit you do you have currently ? Read More