AlexFromBelgium
Belgian looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 28 January 2018
F card to nationality or F+ by Gdda
Hi all, i need your help. I’m here in belgium since 2018 (6years) . For four years i had A card for my student resident. in 2023, i recieved F card. with my bekgian partner we declared cohabitation legal in 2022, but we have been registered in ...
Hello,basically, what (really) matter is if you can reach 3 years of legal cohabitation until you both go to the commune to "officially" break up and end up the legal cohabitation.That would allow you to renew your F card once it expires. (new F ... Read More
Divorced from a Belgian – What are the next steps? by aphxtwin
Hello ! I am a foreigner (non-EU) and I was married to a Belgian for almost 4 years and 5 years and a half of relationship.I moved out of home in January (from Flanders to Brussels, where I work) and we introduced the papers for divorce around the ...
Hi,as a mum of a Belgian's child, your right to stay is trivial/nearly automatic... you'll just need to go to the commune...Now you should be working to be able to take care of the child, but that's another topic. Read More
Working in Netherlands with family reunification by handeu
Hello everyone,Me and my husband live in Belgium. 14 months ago we came with my single permit and him with the family reunification visa. We both started working on October 2022 for Belgian companies but he was terminated from his employment on last ...
As none of you are EU, basically you'll need a work permit in NL and an agreement to stay in Belgium by the immigration.So, that's technically 2 requests toward the administration.... as cross-border worker has a special taxes status...Not ... Read More
Family Reunification (F-card) article 40bis by Nuri E.
Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has recently obtained their F card or family reunification inside Belgium. Here's my situation: I arrived in Belgium on a Schengen visa, and my husband holds an E+ card. Based on his card, I applied for ...
With the new laws, they can extend without a defined delay yeah...Up until now, immigration, don't exceed much the 6 months period much so far... so you should have your answer pretty soon.As long as you extend your orange card, 0 problem & just ... Read More
Cohabitation Visa Process (Wettelijk samenwonen) by gokimy
Hello all, I applied for a cohabitation visa in the Belgian Embassy in the Philippines and I am now currently living in Belgium. I have declared legal cohabitation here in Antwerp with my boyfriend. I currently have my Orange Card and I am waiting ...
Hello,as an "illegal" like you're mentioning, I would spend the 75-100€ to contact an advocate specialized in immigration so you would not do any mistake once you go to the commune to start the process of legal cohabitation.Of course your ... Read More
Family Reunification (F-card) article 40bis by Nuri E.
Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has recently obtained their F card or family reunification inside Belgium. Here's my situation: I arrived in Belgium on a Schengen visa, and my husband holds an E+ card. Based on his card, I applied for ...
@Owen R > nationality of the partner doesn't matter => no more F card automatically after 6 months.@ARMaliq > case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (Diallo ruling of June 27, 2018 ( C-246/17 ), as well as the recent case ... Read More
Student visa by londonm8
I have completed my interview today in Belgium embassy Pakistan.I have received the email stating "Your visa application has been forwarded to the Foreigners’ Office (FPS Interior) for examination and decision"Can any senior guide me? If ...
It's a dead case, even if you get your visa.Subscription to universities are over for the academic year... :( Read More
Lost Belgian F card by thinusha
I am living Antwerp Belgium but I went to Srilanka last month for a vacation. Unfortunately I lost my Belgian F card identity in Srilanka. Now , how can I get a temporary identity card? I am a SriLankan passport holder. Should go to New Delhi vfs? ...
absolutely no need if there's a current valid resident permit. Read More
Cohabitation Visa-Processing Time by Ceren Yuce
HelloWe have applied for cohabitation visa in 3rd of July. It got registered to Dofi in 28th of July. When do you think we will receive an answer?Thanks
You can never change the visa type of a request.If you must change the visa type, you must cancel the previous request and start from 0 again.Best scenario: you get the visa and before telling the date from/to you want, your partner re-do all ... Read More
Divorce guidance and Withdraw F Card by Zer-nis
HelloMy friend stayed only 1 year in Belgium and have a F Card. Her child is Belgium Nationalise. She's having a Integration and 1.2 diploma. Now she wanted divorce but she didn't work yet. Does her child whom having Nationality secure her to ...
Yup, always the gemente/commune - foreigner department. Read More
Divorce guidance and Withdraw F Card by Zer-nis
HelloMy friend stayed only 1 year in Belgium and have a F Card. Her child is Belgium Nationalise. She's having a Integration and 1.2 diploma. Now she wanted divorce but she didn't work yet. Does her child whom having Nationality secure her to ...
wipopoo88 ???????As the child is belgian, and nobody want to seperate a mum with her child, she's safe and we'll be able to keep her right to stay in Belgium. BUT she needs to visit the commun and do administration stuff. Read More
Family Reunification (F-card) article 40bis by Nuri E.
Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has recently obtained their F card or family reunification inside Belgium. Here's my situation: I arrived in Belgium on a Schengen visa, and my husband holds an E+ card. Based on his card, I applied for ...
Hi,you don't give enough details about your current situation...Communes doesn't give the F card after 6 months by default since the news immigration laws from the 22th may 2023.If your orange card is expiring, you must go to the commune to extend ... Read More
Lost Belgian F card by thinusha
I am living Antwerp Belgium but I went to Srilanka last month for a vacation. Unfortunately I lost my Belgian F card identity in Srilanka. Now , how can I get a temporary identity card? I am a SriLankan passport holder. Should go to New Delhi vfs? ...
Heyit will most probably be an annex document that allow you to cross the border.But there's no guarantee you'll get it immediately. (Consult / Embassador must sign it => must be available + need to verify your file)Most likely you'll need to ... Read More
Renting in Belgium with an Orange card by fonbanlayolandelimla1996
Good day, My name is Yolande and I’ve been living in Belgium for a year now. Please I wish to find out if I can rent in Belgium with an orange card? I work and I can pay my bills. Please I need help Thanks in advance
The problem is not the orange card, the problem is to prove that you've enough money to pay every month the rent + able to put 2-3 months of guarantee on a blocked bank account. Read More
Cohabitation Visa-Processing Time by Ceren Yuce
HelloWe have applied for cohabitation visa in 3rd of July. It got registered to Dofi in 28th of July. When do you think we will receive an answer?Thanks
There's no official timeline for cohab visa. It's just taken into account in the "fast lane" of the long stay department.Now that the student visa timeline/rush is kinda over, they'll get back to business for other visa.I guess you should expect ... Read More
Family Reunification or Cohabitation??? by Baniii285
Hello! My partner and I are together for over 5 years and actually we have been religiously married over 2 years now. We dont have a marriage proof since we are not legally married and we are not registered partners because it is not permitted here ...
HelloWhen you say marital rite, do you mean official marriage?if it's the case, then you'll have to do a family reunion visa (up to 1 year)If you're not married yet, then the law is simple: are you cheating or not?so basically they ask proof that ... Read More
Family reunification by gbhai789
Hello I’m currently In Belgium waiting for my appointment for family reunification .I have all documents accordingly but my wife salary is currently not as per required, it’s low but not to low and she working on temporary contract . ...
it means that they want to receive documents / send to immigration in Brussels Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
Hello,3 years of legal cohab & inside Belgium, if I remember well... my memory is a bit shady about it, to be checked.Now the only real important question is: do you have a job right now that allow you to support yourself.If that's the case, not ... Read More
Social Integration Course for Citizenship by ericmc
Hello everyone,After evaluating my personal circumstances, it appears I need to complete a social integration course and provide proof of a Level A2 in either French or Dutch.Following some research, I have a few questions:1. Exemption Exam from the ...
hello,well, to simply things (not exactly 1000000% true 'cause of special case):if you've been working for 5 years in Belgium: no need for Integration Courseelse integration course + A2 levelIntegration Course are generally done in Dutch or French ... Read More
I have no papers in Belgium by Alex Jonas
Hello, I have a question. I have no papers in Belgium. I applied for asylum last year but I have been ordered to leave Belgian territory. My girlfriend is 7 months pregnant, but she has a card of 5 (Card F). Can I stay in Belgium and wait for the ...
Once the mum get Belgian's nationality, her child (born or leaving with her in Belgium) will AUTOMATICALLY get the Belgian's nationality.That's the key for Alex Jonas to stay in Belgium if he was not throw out away/banned from entry.And if he leave ... Read More
Student visa by londonm8
I have completed my interview today in Belgium embassy Pakistan.I have received the email stating "Your visa application has been forwarded to the Foreigners’ Office (FPS Interior) for examination and decision"Can any senior guide me? If ...
you can expect most of the student visa to be process before the 15th September.If you've send your visa request on the 6th June, you should get news in the next coming days, then 1 by 1, until no more student visa to process.There's always a rush, ... Read More
Cohabitation with German by Nimo1
Hello MembersI have a burning question about cohabitation.My boyfriend lives in Germany and he is German I would like to do a cohabitation with him here in Belgium perhaps in 2 years to come I will move in to Germany Due to my kind of work I ...
Actually you're on the Belgian's forum. So this topic should be move :cheers: Read More
Cohabitation Visa-Processing Time by Ceren Yuce
HelloWe have applied for cohabitation visa in 3rd of July. It got registered to Dofi in 28th of July. When do you think we will receive an answer?Thanks
Hello,7 years ago, it tooks my wife 3 weeks to get it, but the file was send in September, after the summer vacation.Basically you should expect the answer in early September as these are priority visa request handled by the long stay department ... 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 ...
You need to do some math...As an American citizen, you're allowed to stay 90d per 180d in the Schengen Area.If you didn't travel in EU in the last 180d, you should be fine for December :)But check on the EU's calculator website just to be sure: ... Read More
How can I send additional document after applying for citizenship by woodcook
When I submitted my document for application for citizenship, at the commune they only took my income statement from my previous job which covers the period mid 2018 to first quarter of 2022. When I asked the man why he gave me back the recent ...
@woodcook honestly, they can deny new additional documents if not provide from the beginning...If the request fail, you'll """just""" do a new request. Sad but reality...@Nabeel contact the commune Read More
I have no papers in Belgium by Alex Jonas
Hello, I have a question. I have no papers in Belgium. I applied for asylum last year but I have been ordered to leave Belgian territory. My girlfriend is 7 months pregnant, but she has a card of 5 (Card F). Can I stay in Belgium and wait for the ...
Humanly speaking, no.... of course...Now, to get a resident permit, you must follow the laws of the country and you don't respect it from the beginning! So you're clearly a target for immigration to throw away out of our borders!ssWhat matters is ... Read More
I have no papers in Belgium by Alex Jonas
Hello, I have a question. I have no papers in Belgium. I applied for asylum last year but I have been ordered to leave Belgian territory. My girlfriend is 7 months pregnant, but she has a card of 5 (Card F). Can I stay in Belgium and wait for the ...
Heu.... you've received a formal ordered to leave Belgian territory...So: YES! Read More
Can I get a work visa while I am a tourist? by Arch Quartet TR
While I was in the Flemish region as a tourist, I signed with a Turkish bakery. I have a bakery certificate. Can I apply for a work visa before returning to Turkey? Also, what documents will we need?
Hellounfortunately, if you've no resident permit or are a family member of EU, you'll need to go back to your country and apply for a single permit (work + stay process).Your future employer will have to start the visa request for you (it takes 3-4 ... Read More
renting terms and conditions by Fa1486
Hi all, I have a question on the renting terms: assuming that I submit my candidature for 2 different apartments (via the so-called "inlichtingsfiche kandidaat huurder") and in both cases the owner agrees to give me the apartment, can I withdraw my ...
As long as you've not sign the contract, of course you can withdraw.But if you've signed, you're engaged (for 9 years, well reality is 3 years if you don't want to pay fees for canceling) Read More
How can I send additional document after applying for citizenship by woodcook
When I submitted my document for application for citizenship, at the commune they only took my income statement from my previous job which covers the period mid 2018 to first quarter of 2022. When I asked the man why he gave me back the recent ...
yes and no.Payslips are interested for the immigration, because they don't have access to SPF finance, but what really matter is the yearly tax revenue.You can always come back to the commune and ask to add these files, but well, they're aware that ... Read More
I have no papers in Belgium by Alex Jonas
Hello, I have a question. I have no papers in Belgium. I applied for asylum last year but I have been ordered to leave Belgian territory. My girlfriend is 7 months pregnant, but she has a card of 5 (Card F). Can I stay in Belgium and wait for the ...
===>>> lawyer (75-100€ per visit) Read More
renting terms and conditions by Fa1486
Hi all, I have a question on the renting terms: assuming that I submit my candidature for 2 different apartments (via the so-called "inlichtingsfiche kandidaat huurder") and in both cases the owner agrees to give me the apartment, can I withdraw my ...
ah no, once you sign, you're engaged (for 9 years most of the time)Except if you get a informal common agreement togetherBasically you might have to pay up to 3 months of rent to cancel your contract, as you're canceling the 1st year Read More
visa application status by RAK93
Hi, I applied for my Belgium visit visa on 18 March 2019, but still I do not get any kind of response from them. I track my status on vfs website and they are saying that Your visa application has been sent for further assessment by the ...
If you can't manage to find it yourself, contact the embassy to know your visa application number.But basically, files send to Belgium about student visa is never a good sign......... often related to few money support....... Read More
Blue card transfer to Belgium by LandingGear
Hi All,I have 2 questions:I am working in Poland for 18+ with valid blue card. I have a job offer from Belgium and at the mid of the interview which I assume it will turn out to be positive hence I started researching how to move. Did any of you ...
basically, with a blue card, you are eligible to get hire super easily everywhere in Europe with VERY less paperwork. Family follow and still depends on you, no worries.Now.... if you've been 18 years+ in Poland, you might think about getting Poland ... Read More
Registration at city hall by Yusuf53
HelloI just arrived in Brussels (August 1, 2023) last week. I am staying in an Airbnb house for a week. I agreed with my employer to begin working on August 25, 2023. But I am still looking for a place to stay permanently. And City Hall gave me an ...
legally speaking, they're right, you must have your annex 49 to start working.Now, some company can ignore the law at their (and yours) own risk. Read More
Can I ask nationality early in Belgium ? by Phinox
i am living in Belgium since 2020, i have B1 in french and A2 in dutch and i have been working for more than 400 days and i am still working. i got refuges statue for 5 years and i wonder if i could ask before.
Be careful to not mix naturalization and a declaration of acquisition of nationalityNaturalization is a REQUEST, only granted to few """exceptional""" people that are able to demonstrate to Belgium exceptional merits in the scientific, sporting or ... Read More
Family reunion visa for elderly parents who are non-EU citizens by tricialcm
Hi everyone,I'm a German citizen (aka EU citizen) and I'd like to move to Belgium soon, then apply for a family reunion visa for my Malaysian parents (67 and 69 respectively) to join me in Belgium so that I can look after them.Has anyone heard of a ...
Nope, it's forbidden for Belgian citizens...Only allowed for EU non-BelgianThat's because of historical abuse... EU non-Belgian have more rights with immigration than Belgian, that's always been a fact. Read More
Family reunion visa for elderly parents who are non-EU citizens by tricialcm
Hi everyone,I'm a German citizen (aka EU citizen) and I'd like to move to Belgium soon, then apply for a family reunion visa for my Malaysian parents (67 and 69 respectively) to join me in Belgium so that I can look after them.Has anyone heard of a ...
As an EU citizen (and non-Belgian) you can do the family reunion with the parents.You just need a stable job + regular incomes (2008+€/month) + insurance/mutuality + accomodationTechnically speaking, you'll need to wait the first tax report the ... Read More
salary expected for Cloud engineer/DevOps engineer by guestuserbrs
Dear community members,I am preparing for job interviews and I am not clear about the salaries offered currently in Belgium job market .My current role is Senior DevOps Consultant having expertise in Azure Cloud environment, DevOps tools and ...
Hello,as a freelance you should target around 650+/700 per day, as a employee it all depends on the packages but as a 15 years old IT guy it should goes around 4,3-4,6k before taxes + car, restaurant bill, meal voucher, etc...but it also depends on ... Read More
Family reunification by gbhai789
Hello I’m currently In Belgium waiting for my appointment for family reunification .I have all documents accordingly but my wife salary is currently not as per required, it’s low but not to low and she working on temporary contract . ...
The sponsor's income must be stable and regular. The sponsor must have at least €2,008,32 net/month in Augustus 2023.Below that amount, you must provide excel sheet/whatever + bank statement that prove the incomes / expenses and that the ... Read More
Family Reunification or Cohabitation??? by Baniii285
Hello! My partner and I are together for over 5 years and actually we have been religiously married over 2 years now. We dont have a marriage proof since we are not legally married and we are not registered partners because it is not permitted here ...
Cohabitation visa is the easiest if you can proof that you've a 2+ years old relation + you got a stable job that grant you enough money to take care of your partner.You can't do a family reunion if your mariage wasn't recorded at the embassy / ... Read More
how many room needed for appling family by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all i live in la louviere Belgium my famliy live in pakistan I have three children I want to ask How many rooms must be in the house to appling my famliy wife + boy 9 years girl 5 years boy 4 years thanks
Yup, no problem with adults Read More
Student visa by londonm8
I have completed my interview today in Belgium embassy Pakistan.I have received the email stating "Your visa application has been forwarded to the Foreigners’ Office (FPS Interior) for examination and decision"Can any senior guide me? If ...
As soon as possible... for student end of june, early July to be right on time 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 ...
You should indeed wait for the renewal (10 years now) to do any visa request. But keep in mind it's way easier to make somebody come & live in Belgium than coming for tourist purpose.The reason is simple: you, living in Belgium, has to proof all ... 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 ...
normally not, because he stated that he's been in Belgium for 5 years.So based on the law of the 15th December 1980 - article 10 and 10 bis, if he hold a A, B, C/K, D/L, F, F+, H, K, L then he can! Read More
Unlimited single permit = any employer + unlimited residency? by gafarvictoir
Hi all,I have a question. All I find on the official websites of the 3 regions are not completely clear to me.Deas having an unlimited single permit (which you may apply for after 2 to 4 years depending on your origins and family situation) ...
1) yep2) not until you receive a long term residence card: C / D / E / E+ / F / F+ / L / K / M / (and at some point N too depending on the context). Once you get the card, then yes! 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 ...
I was in that case, years ago...........A foreigner with low income / none.... it's a dead case for a tourist visa. Truly... (you should have send some money on her bank account first, before doing the visa, to prove she'll get back home and could ... 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 ...
Indeed, keep your F card as much as you can.You just said that you'll be able to apply in 2 years, so it means that you have 3 years on F card. That's perfect => keep it. Read More
Can I change status while in Belgium? by Arch Quartet TR
When I go to Belgium with a tourist visa, can I get a residence permit if I become a partner in a restaurant while there?My cousin is a Belgian citizen and owns a restaurant. I'm thinking of partnering with him. I want to go and see it and if I like ...
nope, in your case, you'll probably have to check the single permit (work + stay) as a "owner" of a business in Belgium. Read More
Long stay Visa to Ireland by kasuut
Can I apply for a long-stay visa to Ireland from Belgium if I hold a limited-stay Belgian resident card? Also, the visa page says it takes between 6 to 8 weeks. Is it possible to withdraw my passport within this time, travel, and return the passport ...
Hello,you always need to request visa from your residence place.If you legally live in Belgium, then indeed, you do the visa request in their embassy (at Brussels) Read More
attestation issued by the municipality by Hanney Bustami
Hi : Can anyone tell me, when we can request to municipal/ city hall for this letter "Proof of free movement within EU: Belgian residence permit for EU citizen, attestation issued by the municipality" ? ,Is it after the police check ...
heuuuu no...annexe 19ter & else do not allow your to have use the right of freedom of movement within the EU!!!!!!!!You automatically got that right, only when you get a non-temporary resident permit!!! (A, B, C, D, E, E+, F, F+, K, L, M, ... Read More
About money transfer in SEPA by maharaji1984
If i recieve on my personal account 10k€ this should be declerated to somewhere?Or would i have additonally taxed for this transfer?
Hello,it depends on the purpose.... if it's a bill of the work you did, family help, blablabla...Basically in case you need to declare it, it's for the next June yearly tax document that you'll have to fill it in~ Read More
Family Reunification (F-card) article 40bis by Nuri E.
Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has recently obtained their F card or family reunification inside Belgium. Here's my situation: I arrived in Belgium on a Schengen visa, and my husband holds an E+ card. Based on his card, I applied for ...
hola.... keep cool then, you'll never have a F card before 6 months the date you'll receive your annexe 19ter/european's version can't remember which one, but it should be the 19ter if I remember correctly.That's Belgian's administration we're ... Read More
Family Reunification (F-card) article 40bis by Nuri E.
Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum has recently obtained their F card or family reunification inside Belgium. Here's my situation: I arrived in Belgium on a Schengen visa, and my husband holds an E+ card. Based on his card, I applied for ...
Hello,Augustus 2022???????That's nearly one year, it should never take that long.... something is missing in your story Read More
Administrative change for family reunion with EU (F card) by AlexFromBelgium
Prior to the 22th of May 2023, the foreigner's office had 6 months to reach a decision on applications for family reunification with an EU.Without any answer from their part, the F card would be automatically granted by the commune (article 52, ...
There's indeed a slight difference in the documents to submit depending if the partner is Belgian or EU (non-Belgian). These conditions doesn't change :cheers:It's possible that you'll need to extend the validity of your orange card.Immigration ... Read More
Administrative change for family reunion with EU (F card)
Prior to the 22th of May 2023, the foreigner's office had 6 months to reach a decision on applications for family reunification with an EU.Without any answer from their part, the F card would be automatically granted by the commune (article 52, ... Read More
Working in Netherlands with EU PR (Type D) from Belgium by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a Non-EU National & have EU Permanent Residence Card Type - D (I think now it's called Type L). I'm thinking of moving to the Netherlands. Should I need to apply for a separate Work Permit if I move to the Netherlands or I can just ...
Same as always ==> the NL embassy of your country of residence.But work permit are often handled by company that want to hire you Read More
Working in Netherlands with EU PR (Type D) from Belgium by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a Non-EU National & have EU Permanent Residence Card Type - D (I think now it's called Type L). I'm thinking of moving to the Netherlands. Should I need to apply for a separate Work Permit if I move to the Netherlands or I can just ...
it depends on the policy of every country........................... Read More
F Card belgium by Qasim5530
hello , please anyboday have Confirmed information or Experince With F card if we devorce in belgium 5 year 10 month of maried 1 year live out side belgium reaming live in belgium and also constatnly work in belgium have driving license and now ...
Hello,as long as you've been living 3 years under the F card regime, you can't be throw away from Belgium easily (immigration has not really nothing to say anymore)Best case scenario, you'll get the F+ card / 10 years.Worst case, a B card.In the end ... Read More
Working in Netherlands with EU PR (Type D) from Belgium by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a Non-EU National & have EU Permanent Residence Card Type - D (I think now it's called Type L). I'm thinking of moving to the Netherlands. Should I need to apply for a separate Work Permit if I move to the Netherlands or I can just ...
Yep, IF you have the L card (ONLY + E(+)/F(+) card), then you'll not need a work permit to work & settle in another Schengen State. You'll just need to provide an address to register, like usually.But you've to understand that you'll start from ... Read More
Working in Netherlands with EU PR (Type D) from Belgium by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a Non-EU National & have EU Permanent Residence Card Type - D (I think now it's called Type L). I'm thinking of moving to the Netherlands. Should I need to apply for a separate Work Permit if I move to the Netherlands or I can just ...
Hello,as you're a permanent resident in Belgium, you can move to another Schengen State and start working without a work permit because you have the L card (5 years of work in Belgium that give you way more advantages than other PR, except for ... Read More
Non EU baby residence permit - paper based? by ARMaliq
Hello,I recently ordered a residence permit for my baby who is non-EU.I received a paper-based version of the residence permit. Although I don't have any problem with it, could some one tell me from personal experience that whether it is normal all ...
0 problem, the purpose of the paper version is to be renew (very) often, as the face of the baby change pretty fast ==> new ID card & new ID picture.If you see that the ID picture doesn't look similar enough with the "new" face of your baby ... Read More
Orange card belgium by Mehriban Rzayeva
Hey, I got an orange card in Belgium in July 2020, in July 2023 I will complete my legal life for 3 years. If you have lived with an orange card within 3 years, from what I heard you can get a residence permit in Belgium instead. is this true?
Hello,not that I'm aware of.You can renew your orange card infinitely as long as you're a EU partner for exemple.It wouldn't grant you the E/F card if your partner doesn't respect the law to grant you access to it. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
If you have the L card, then you've also the right to work in another Schengen country with less administration and no visa requirement.If you have other card, it might not be the case. (visa might be required for family for example)You must also ... Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
L card is permanent resident, so no work permit. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
studies count as half! Read More
reunification process with an F card holder by hyde23
Hello!I've got a question about reunification process.Here is the situation:I am a holder of type F residence permit (got it through the reuniication with my mother, who has obtained Belgium citizenship).I am not an EEA national.I am over 21 yo (if ...
English version is pretty limited.I would advise that you google translate fr/nl to have way more details.Now, all the *.diplomatie.belgium.be website have correct english version with the required documents to submit. Read More
reunification process with an F card holder by hyde23
Hello!I've got a question about reunification process.Here is the situation:I am a holder of type F residence permit (got it through the reuniication with my mother, who has obtained Belgium citizenship).I am not an EEA national.I am over 21 yo (if ...
Hey :cheers:legal cohabitation is a good option if you are in a relationship for at least 2 years.https://dofi.ibz.be/fr/themes/ressortissants-dun-pays-tiers/regroupement-familial/visa-en-vue-de-se-marier-ou-de-cohabiter Read More
Buying a home by Bruusels_be
Hello - Me and my wife (we are from India) work here with a local company with full time contract but our RP type is still type A. ( we have been living since 3.5 years). We don’t want to pay rent but buy a house. We don’t have any ...
you know, if you're a millionaire, the bank will always listen to you, even with an 'A' card...The full context is what matter... the more money you can show, the less risk for the bank and the more generous they can be, no matter in which country ... 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 ...
It doesn't really change anything about the nationality request.You just need to show that you've a permanent resident card, that's the law's requirement.Both have pro & con in the administration to do, it will depend on the context.F card 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 ...
Hello,as an EU, you won't need your birth certificate.You'll just need your French ID card and our gov will access your data through the EU network. Read More
Retire w D Visa in Belgium by maryannb56
Has anyone had experience applying to retire in Belgium. I applied Feb. 2023 and have not had any further information from NY consulate where I applied. I have a sister who is Belgian/US and another sister who is a resident and working in BE for ...
Hello,as long as you can show a bank account full of money that will prove our gov that you won't cost a single euro, everything should be fine (and a clean criminal record) :cheers:But as a non-EU, visa D can legally take up to 9 months - 1 year ... Read More
Single Permit and Family Reunification by mehmetfirattt41
Hello everyoneMe and my wife (family reunion) applied for a visa on 20 July. All documents were ready at the time of application. We gave every detail and filled out the visa form. Anyway, it's been quite some time since our application today, but ...
Hello,well, basically to do a family reunion, you should provide the yearly tax return (and that's a proof that he's been working at least for a year and has a stable job).Without that document, it's not impossible, but still a bit unlikely that ... Read More
information about permanent residency by paulo787
good morningcan someone tell me about permanent residency in belgiumI already had a license for 5 years but it was already 10 years agoI will have to make a new processwhy is my national number still registered with the central servicesthankspaulo
Hello,if you leave Belgium for 2 years, you'll lose your permanent resident status and you'll get it back in 5 years of stay.Your national number is still valid, most probably because you're EU :cheers: Read More
Belgium Visa Query from UK by NikhilKumar18
Dear Members,Belgium Visa Query -Can VOW visa on web reference be changed in TLS contact centre while attending appointment? Also can TLS application be modified at the centre? We need to change few details. I know for TLS France if there's a ...
Hi,you can either use the real application number (that you can find in visaonweb.diplomatie.be, that's the last 5/6 numbers after BEL01100...00XXXXX) or use the VFS/TLShttps://infovisa.ibz.be/InfovisaFr.aspxOnce the application has been send to the ... Read More
Belgium Visit visa convert to spouse visa by S chassie
I was applied spouse visa of Belgium recently From vfs new delhi. I was check my status of visa on IBZ website they appearing my status is RJECT.Decision date - 28 Feb 2023The official reject email has not yet arrived.Can I go to Belgium for 3 ...
Basically if you can get a 90d visa C, you'll have enough time to get married / have the celebration done.The process is exactly the same as for the spouse visa, it's just that you do it from Belgium and you're not seperated.Never forget that a ... 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 ...
L card is the previous D card... which is only granted for the one with 5 years of work... Read More
Travel to UK with Belgium F Card ? by shaf2018
Hi All, Can someone travel to UK from Belgium using a Belgium F card without a UK visa? Or will need to apply for Visa?
exactly, due to brexit, F/F+ card holder doesn't benefit from visa-free exemption anymore if travelling with the partner => visa request 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 ...
No you don't need to extend the A card if you're applying for a PR card.You'll receive an annexe from the commune to cover your stay legally in Belgium while waiting for the answer. (that also means NO travel outside Belgium during that ... Read More
Requirement of birth certificate for nationality application by ABS25
Hi. Hope all is well with everyone on this very helping forum. I am married to a Belgian and i am going to apply for nationality very soon, i submitted my birth certificate legalized and translated when we did marriage here in Belgium, kindly let me ...
incredible that a birth certificate has a limited validity; you are only born once, right?it might have changed now... -@pvanhemelYou're talking about the validity of the document and especially the signature/seal on it, not the content ... Read More
Mutuelle / Assurance by Clouderzzz
Hello,I have question concerning health insurance / mutuelle. Currently I have an orange card valid until the end of July. Can i take an health assurance (mutuelle) from Partenamut or i have to wait my residence card ?Thanks so much in advance
Hello,actually you must. And if you have an orange card, it means that you depend on your partner.Meaning that you must go together and your partner do the administration + household composition document from the commune. Read More
Flights reservation visa d by GuestPoster347
Please can anyone help me with this issue am currently having on the ViSA d application form,do i need to state the entry and exit of belgium on the application form even tho am not going to return back to my home country ? Thanks in advance for the ...
Tip: What really matter is that you show them a 3 months schengen insurrance to travel in Belgium to cover your stay until you switch to the Belgian medial insurances..It means that if you write your first entry in EU/Belgium will be dd/mm/yyyy, you ... Read More
Divorced from a Belgian – What are the next steps? by aphxtwin
Hello ! I am a foreigner (non-EU) and I was married to a Belgian for almost 4 years and 5 years and a half of relationship.I moved out of home in January (from Flanders to Brussels, where I work) and we introduced the papers for divorce around the ...
Once the judge decide, you'll receive a formal court decision.Technically you don't need to change your civil status at the commune as the judge will do it himself. (i was a bit tired yesterday when I did reply, my bad~)What really matter for you is ... Read More
Police visit - what to expect by Zaza00
Hello I am new to Brussels and heard that there is a police visit shortly after registering at the commune. Should I be expecting the police to need to visit again in the future? Is there a police visit when applying for Card A?Thanks!
In the point of view of the laws, technically, you can have a police check anytime.Reality is that they've way other things to do...So yeah, they're 2-3 cases where the police check is mandatory, even for national, like when moving to a new address, ... Read More
Divorced from a Belgian – What are the next steps? by aphxtwin
Hello ! I am a foreigner (non-EU) and I was married to a Belgian for almost 4 years and 5 years and a half of relationship.I moved out of home in January (from Flanders to Brussels, where I work) and we introduced the papers for divorce around the ...
Based on the justice act that you'll receive once the divorce is acted, you'll have to go to the commune with these documents to change your civil status and as a foreigner it might impact your current resident permit or renewal.As you've been in ... Read More
Flights reservation visa d by GuestPoster347
Please can anyone help me with this issue am currently having on the ViSA d application form,do i need to state the entry and exit of belgium on the application form even tho am not going to return back to my home country ? Thanks in advance for the ...
If you fill in the form in paper format, just put N/AIf you do it online, you can nearly put any random date you want, nobody will care about it, it's just administrative issue that the field must be field (technically put 3-6 months / 1 year ... Read More
Legal leaves in Belgium as a newcomer by llyololl
I was informed that by local law you have to wait until the next year to claim any holidays as a worker. Then my helpful colleagues informed me you can, through certain institutes, provide proofs to the hr of their company you are studying outside ...
Helloor you take unpaid holidays..........You just make friendly with HR / your boss and make them agree that you'll take X days off in mm/yyyy :cheers: 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 ...
It depends on long you've been in Belgium.What I understand is that your wife is Belgian and that you did a family reunion to get your F card (no work permit).If you're not living together for the first 3 months, your card can be canceled.If you're ... Read More
Valid Residence permit & new professional Card by sanjeevandroid2012
Dear MembersI have a valid residence permit until 2024 & currently working locally in belgium in IT sector. I applied my professional card few weeks back & in the meantime I had to travel to India for personal reasons, I was informed today ...
nope, as along as your current resident permit / visa is valid. Read More
Non EU, work in France but live in Belgium by Jamjelly
Hi, I wonder if anyone is in this situation: as a non EU, you work outside Belgium but you still live in Belgium. I wonder if that would work. I was told by a recruiter it could, but i doubt it. Would be great if it could because that means i can ...
Basically there're agreement with NL/LUX/FR/DE.You'd require a work permit in the other permit and you'd have your resident permit in Belgium based on the fact you're workingIt means both country must agree on your case, so more difficult, but ... Read More
Nationality Application Status by Peterjohn123
Hi All,I think it is probably not bad to have a topic where we could share any timeline of citizenship approval.Please share your timeline if it is possible :)
@Seriella as long as you respect the laws and you're eligible, no problem :)In a 10 years of stay case, it's pretty easy if you know one of our national language at a very basic level (A2) Read More
Family Reunification Visa when non EU citizen w/work offer by GrimJason
Hello!As a non EU citizen, I have been offered a full time position in Belgium. When asked about the visa, it was suggested that we could proceed with the family reunification visa as my wife is an EU citizen from Spain as well as my young children ...
EU law 2004/38/CE that you depends on:https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004L0038&from=FRI re-read again and I was wrong.As your spouse is EU and non-Belgian, you get way more rights than belgian nationals.IF ... Read More
Family Reunification Visa when non EU citizen w/work offer by GrimJason
Hello!As a non EU citizen, I have been offered a full time position in Belgium. When asked about the visa, it was suggested that we could proceed with the family reunification visa as my wife is an EU citizen from Spain as well as my young children ...
Well first thing first, in your case you should come in Belgium with your single permit based on your work.You'll have your 1 year to 3 years work permit/resident permit that will help your family to settle.If you want to do a family reunion once ... Read More
Hello, I was wondering what type of work “identity you get With a working holiday Visa in Belgium by Rodrigue Plaza
Let me explain, in Belgium you can have a Student job (if you are a student) that is easy to find and under a special tax regime (interesting for companies). If you are a student abroad, can you have a student job or will you be considered for a ...
It depends if you're a belgian studying abroad in EU or if you're a third country :) Read More
Cohabitation Visa Process (Wettelijk samenwonen) by gokimy
Hello all, I applied for a cohabitation visa in the Belgian Embassy in the Philippines and I am now currently living in Belgium. I have declared legal cohabitation here in Antwerp with my boyfriend. I currently have my Orange Card and I am waiting ...
The law states: you've 3 months to prepare your file once you receive the annexe 19ter, and then immigration has 3 months to say "no". Read More
F Card - Can EU partner temporarily leave Belgium for work? by catarinapnunes
Hello and happy NY to all :)I would like to know if anyone has experience/info with a similar situation:I'm an EU citizen (living in Belgium on an E card permit) and my partner is a non-EU citizen (who joined me in Belgium through a family ...
Hello,your partner can settle elsewhere IF you go live abroad together.The conditions are case by case depending on the country you're targeting, but basically the partner receives the free right of movement as an official partner of you. 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 ...
Well it depends of the school you've been.Most of the time you need to do a official test at the region to get your certificate (A2 or above)My wife did got her A2 diploma from the french teaching school she was attending to, but finally had to do ... Read More
Nationality Application Status by Peterjohn123
Hi All,I think it is probably not bad to have a topic where we could share any timeline of citizenship approval.Please share your timeline if it is possible :)
Once you've a permanent resident card, you can't lose it except if you leave Belgium for few years or do a serious crime.The commune can tell you about the interrupt and if it's ok or not.You've to consult the history of residenship in Belgium to ... Read More
Cohabitation Visa Process (Wettelijk samenwonen) by gokimy
Hello all, I applied for a cohabitation visa in the Belgian Embassy in the Philippines and I am now currently living in Belgium. I have declared legal cohabitation here in Antwerp with my boyfriend. I currently have my Orange Card and I am waiting ...
Well the visa took a long time, so the international documents are not valid anymore for the commune after 6 months. (7 if they're kind)Basically you've to redo all the official vietnamese documents IN Vietnam before the departure or if you bring ... 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 ...
Keep in mind that there's 0€ to show for children family reunion in case of visa.In this topic, the children are belgians, so it's pointless as they can freely go back to Belgium.But, indeed Belgat, your partner must be able to show that he/she ... Read More