sandym007
Indian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 19 January 2018
Single Permit (Belgium Work permit) by Sjpk
Hi, I am Kumar working in Belgium for 3 yrs on work permit. My passport is going to expire in june2021, am I eligible to apply for renewal of single permit which expires in April 2021? Note..my passport renewal pending with indian embassy and it ...
Hi All, what are the documents we receive as part of single permit approval ? I am ready in Belgium, so can I start working with these documents ? Thanks Read More
Medical CErtificate for Belgium Work permit by abha3011
Hi , I have to get a medical certificate issued by authorized doctors for Work permit purpose. Can anyone please suggest a doctor who can provide such certificate in Antwerp. And how long do they take to issue that.Do they do it immediately ...
https://www.werk.be/en/work-permits/gen … tion/forms this link is not working. Can you please share the new link ? Read More
Tax - procedure and how it's done in Brussels by maria_maria123
hello everybody, I am happy here in Brussels and now its time to do my taxes or to do my tax return for the past year. I've been here since September 2018. Does any of you know how it is done? I know that some paper should arrive to my home ...
Hi Amarimuthu, Thank you , tried via its me and it works. I worked for two employer in 2018 , however in myfin , I can see data filled in by one employer only. Is there any way to fill in details myself by referring to the payslips or have to ... Read More
Documents Needed for Residence Permit Renewal
Dear Expats, I believe many members in our community might have gone through the renewal process of Residence Permit in Brussels. Hence could you please help me out with the documents required to renew or extend residence permit ? Regards Sandy Read More
Tax Already Paid - Website to Check by sandym007
Dear Expats, Is there any website or online portal to check the tax already paid in the current financial year ?
Thanks Aneesh, I think Tax-On-Web is the website to file income tax return every year before July 12 (for income earned in previous year). e.g. In 2018 , we have filed return for 2017 income. How about checking the tax paid in the current financial ... Read More
Tax Already Paid - Website to Check
Dear Expats, Is there any website or online portal to check the tax already paid in the current financial year ? Read More
Change in Job and Residence permit renewal by amarimuthu
Hi, I received a new job offer from an Employer with whom I will start working with. My current residence permit expires before the expiry of my new work permit from my future employer. I have a couple of weeks gap in between before I begin with my ...
Thank you Aneesh, I have conveyed your suggestions to my friend. I found couple of old threads in this forum , so one point is clear : you are legally allowed to stay till residence card is valid (even after work permit cancellation). ... Read More
Tax and Social Security Contributions
Dear Members, Is there any online portal/website to see the tax paid so far or the social security contributions made so far ? Regards Sandy Read More
Change in Job and Residence permit renewal by amarimuthu
Hi, I received a new job offer from an Employer with whom I will start working with. My current residence permit expires before the expiry of my new work permit from my future employer. I have a couple of weeks gap in between before I begin with my ...
Thank you Aneesh , Can she go back to her home country for 1 month and come back once employer receives the new work permit from commune ? [ The only problem could be she might be in her home country when employer receives the permit in Belgium , ... Read More
Change in Job and Residence permit renewal by amarimuthu
Hi, I received a new job offer from an Employer with whom I will start working with. My current residence permit expires before the expiry of my new work permit from my future employer. I have a couple of weeks gap in between before I begin with my ...
Dear Aneesh, My friend has a situation and need your guidance. 1. She found a new job and resigned from company , she has a short term notice of 3 weeks which will end in June. 2. The future employer has started the new work permit process , but ... Read More
New Work Permit - New Employer by sandym007
Dear All, I have received a new job offer and resigning from present company. I understand that new employer will have to apply a new work permit for me. what will happen to my current work permit ? Can I keep it with me or need to submit to ...
My old employer is threatning me to blacklist from EU because i chanhed the job and now going to join a mew employer. Can you advise what actions i can take here ? Read More
New Work Permit - New Employer by sandym007
Dear All, I have received a new job offer and resigning from present company. I understand that new employer will have to apply a new work permit for me. what will happen to my current work permit ? Can I keep it with me or need to submit to ...
But you are very clear that we don't need the original in future for applying a new permit , correct? Read More
New Work Permit - New Employer by sandym007
Dear All, I have received a new job offer and resigning from present company. I understand that new employer will have to apply a new work permit for me. what will happen to my current work permit ? Can I keep it with me or need to submit to ...
Can employer force employee to submit ? Read More
New Work Permit - New Employer by sandym007
Dear All, I have received a new job offer and resigning from present company. I understand that new employer will have to apply a new work permit for me. what will happen to my current work permit ? Can I keep it with me or need to submit to ...
do i need to keep the original or a copy should be fine ? long term residency after 5 years , right ? Read More
New Work Permit - New Employer by sandym007
Dear All, I have received a new job offer and resigning from present company. I understand that new employer will have to apply a new work permit for me. what will happen to my current work permit ? Can I keep it with me or need to submit to ...
Thank you Aneesh . so employee can always keep the work permit with him/her . No need to submit it to the employer after resignation And employer cant also force the employee to submit the work permit , correct ? Read More
New Work Permit - New Employer
Dear All, I have received a new job offer and resigning from present company. I understand that new employer will have to apply a new work permit for me. what will happen to my current work permit ? Can I keep it with me or need to submit to ... Read More
Self Employment Procedure by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is it possible to work as a self employed person [Initial work permit - type B, validity - 1 year]? If yes , a. let me know the procedure to declare someone as self employed person. b. how long can the person work as a self ...
Dear Aneesh, I have not heard anything from Phipiemar yet. May i request you to help me out on the below questions. I have a contract starting from 1st Jan 2018 till 1st Jan 2019. (Not sure this is a fixed term contract/CDD or not , could not find ... Read More
Self Employment Procedure by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is it possible to work as a self employed person [Initial work permit - type B, validity - 1 year]? If yes , a. let me know the procedure to declare someone as self employed person. b. how long can the person work as a self ...
Dear Phipiemar, Thank you for your earlier response. I have a contract starting from 1st Jan 2018 till 1st Jan 2019. (Not sure this is a fixed term contract/CDD or not , could not find any info related to type of contracts in my existing ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Elancore, 1 week for renewing existing work permit OR you got your very first work permit for belgium in just 1 week ? Read More
Self Employment Procedure by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is it possible to work as a self employed person [Initial work permit - type B, validity - 1 year]? If yes , a. let me know the procedure to declare someone as self employed person. b. how long can the person work as a self ...
Thank you Phipiemar. 1. Fixed Term Contract[6-12 months] 2. Status - employee 3. Time with Employer - < 6 months 4. Seniority in function - Mid Senior level Read More
Self Employment Procedure by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is it possible to work as a self employed person [Initial work permit - type B, validity - 1 year]? If yes , a. let me know the procedure to declare someone as self employed person. b. how long can the person work as a self ...
Hi Aneesh, Thank you , can you also guide me on the resignation process and notice period to follow as per Belgium law. Regards Sandy Read More
Self Employment Procedure
Dear Expat Members, Is it possible to work as a self employed person [Initial work permit - type B, validity - 1 year]? If yes , a. let me know the procedure to declare someone as self employed person. b. how long can the person work as a self ... Read More
validate authenticity of employer by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is there a way to validate authenticity of employer ? My friend received a job offer and wants to check the Employer authenticity before accepting the offer?
Hi DrewTheBear, Thank you , it's a very useful link :) :) https://cri.nbb.be/bc9/web/catalog Read More
validate authenticity of employer by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is there a way to validate authenticity of employer ? My friend received a job offer and wants to check the Employer authenticity before accepting the offer?
Thanks Aneesh and Sorry can't share the company name here [ hope you understand :) ] Read More
validate authenticity of employer by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is there a way to validate authenticity of employer ? My friend received a job offer and wants to check the Employer authenticity before accepting the offer?
Let's not misunderstand the process of verifying details of an employer by framing it as "Paranoia". It's needed to verify sometimes when the company has limited presence in world or the local citizen are also not aware of such a ... Read More
validate authenticity of employer by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is there a way to validate authenticity of employer ? My friend received a job offer and wants to check the Employer authenticity before accepting the offer?
Thanks Phipiemar , Its easy these days to have personal websites with custom domain email address. So verifying those won't really help !! Any ways to verify employer authenticity in government website ? Read More
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
Is there any way to track the application ? Read More
validate authenticity of employer
Dear Expat Members, Is there a way to validate authenticity of employer ? My friend received a job offer and wants to check the Employer authenticity before accepting the offer? Read More
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
when do we get the national number ? a. When commune invites to apply for card , do they share the national number ? OR b. After applying for the card we get it along with printed card. Read More
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
Hi Gajendra, 85 euros post police verification or at the time of appointment with commune(1st visit to commune) ? Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, As an Employee do we need to buy any insurance plans in Belgium ? I am covered for the below insurance by my Employer : a. Work accidental insurance b. Medical Insurance Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh , Agree to your point .....salary should not be held back. Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thanks Aneesh, But surprising to know payroll works different for different companies ? Some companies can start payroll without national number and it's required by some other companies. Read More
Indian National - Moving from Belgium to Netherlands
Hi Ganesh, One of my friend has a similar situation. Can you please let us know what happened in your case for the work permit at the end? a. Did your employer applied for new work permit when you were in Belgium ? b. Did you have to go back to ... Read More
How to manage transition of one work permit to another by Bruusels_be
Hello Friends- Hope you all are well; I have a small situation and I need your valuable input; I came in Brussels from India with a workpermit which will expire in September 2018; but now I have a direct job in belgium and my new employer wants to ...
work permit processing time - 4 to 6 weeks approx. In most of the cases results are positive i.e. you will get the work permit. Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, Good morning !! how are you doing ? Need a small favour again ....it's been over a month and police verification has not yet been done for my residence permit(RP). Can you please suggest what to do in this situation ? my payroll is ... Read More
Registration Of Employees
is there any way of verifying registration for employee ? Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you Aneesh, I went through the link and googled for other kind of info. Couple of queries more !! if you can share your expertise it would help :) (A). Dimona Declaration needs NOSS number ... Read More
Need info about Salary and workpermit in Belgium by Bruusels_be
Hello All- I need two input from your expertise; I have recently got a job in one Belgian Bank and below was proposed salary; I am here from India and with my wife and no kid; Salary Monthly- 4.300 € and Flex budget - 2.187 € Gross ...
https://www.belgiumtaxcalculator.com/ Use above link to calculate the tax (approx) , this will help you to have an idea on the taxation . Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, Thank you for your earlier response. Does DIMONA declaration needs to be done on the first day of office? 1. Is there any deadline to declare this by the Employer ? 2. Does it needs to be done before applying for Residence Permit ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, Are you aware of DIMONA declaration process ? Regards Sandy Read More
Registration Of Employees
Hi, Can anyone guide me on the registration process to be completed for a new employee in Belgium? Regards Sandy Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you Aneesh. happy to know that payroll can be started without receiving residence permit. Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
I do have a work permit(WP) and have applied for the residence permit(RP) in the commune. Just wanted to know whether my payroll can be started or not without residence permit ? Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Temporary foreigners residence permit : [work permit B] 1. Time frame to apply and receive the RP ? 2. Can't we work without receiving it ? 3. Does it impact the Payroll until we receive it ? Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, 3000 gross/Month Regards Sandy Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Hi Aneesh, Need one more help !! Can you please help me with Tax in Belgium and is 3000Euro/month enough ? Regards Sandy Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you Aneesh , yeah I'm waiting - fingers crossed. Got different information from different websites and little unclear on the actual processing time. 1. http://www.cvtips.com/job-search/how-to-get-a-work-permit-for-belgium.html A work permit ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
My employer had applied for the work permit in December. It's been a month and i've not received the permit yet. Looking forward for your help!! Read More