hoangtrunghieu
Vietnamese expat in Belgium
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Getting mortgage in Belgium by Valy G
I've been wanting to buy a property in Belgium for a while but have been turned down by 2 banks (ING and Belfius) because I'm a resident in UK. Been banking with ING for over 30 years... Any pointers toward mortgage lenders who are willing ...
Does the banks in belgium provide mortgage loans for A card holders . If so which bank ??I know at least AXA offers mortgage for A card holders but the rate will be higher than the ones with permanent residence. Read More
Declaration of Nationality Commune process time by tempxtra
Hello, I did a declaration of nationality at my local commune in Brussels last month, I sent my documents digitally by email. My commune confirmed they will process my file and when finished will contact me to come in person with my documents to ...
If you not yet signed the declaration, your file has not officially submitted. I guess like in Antwerp, your commune just want to do a preliminary check whether your file is completed beforehand. If everything is ok, you will be invited to the ... Read More
Declaration of Nationality Commune process time by tempxtra
Hello, I did a declaration of nationality at my local commune in Brussels last month, I sent my documents digitally by email. My commune confirmed they will process my file and when finished will contact me to come in person with my documents to ...
No haven't signed yet, that is what I am waiting for. Commune told me to send my documents by email. Over 1 month ago, they confirm they have received my documents and my file is being treated. When it is finished, they will ask me to come to ... Read More
My experience exchange Drive license in Belgium by msanad
Hi all, I want to share my experience changing Egyptian drive license (B) into Belgium one: 1- first you need to have Drive license issue 2012 and after , and not expired. 2- your English name into the License must same like the one into Passport ...
I have missed the 185 day rule to exchange my US drivers license to a Belgium one. So in theory I would have to take the tests now to get one. I know I should not drive with an IDP when I am registered in Belgium. However will this be found out in ... Read More
When to submit the D card application by expat_from_aisa
Dear all, I asked three clerks of the Leuven city hall (of course on different days) and got three answers, late September, mid-October, and mid-November. Thus, when should I submit my application? ps. I got annex 15 in September 2015 and I got my ...
Dear all, I asked three clerks of the Leuven city hall (of course on different days) and got three answers, late September, mid-October, and mid-November. Thus, when should I submit my application? ps. I got annex 15 in September 2015 and I got my ... Read More
language certficates! by belquesce
Hi All, I have completed my A2 Level in french from CVO Brussels. Can we use the CVO Certificates while applying belgium nationality?
Hi All, I have completed my A2 Level in french from CVO Brussels. Can we use the CVO Certificates while applying belgium nationality?I don't know much about Brussels but just fyi in Flander, CVO 1.2 can certainly be used as the proof of ... Read More
Rental Agreement Registration by GuestPoster400
Hi there, is it possible to verify if my rental agreement was registered without need to ask the landlord about it? Long story short: I'm renting an apartment in ixelles with my wife since May/2020. We decided to leave Belgium on September/21, ...
Fortunately, no need to be a landlord to check your registered rental agreement. You may have to check your rental contract again but by default in Belgium, it is 9-year contract. You can leave without any fee after living in at least 3 year as ... Read More
Waiting period for a residence permit by blackmetalshady
how long should i wait after registering in the commune in Brussels to get the residence permit and what are the documents needed for the registration ?
If I am not mistaken, express service is offered only after your application has been approved. It means it only shortens the delivery time of your residence card, doesn't it? Read More
Belgium citizenship
Your study period is counted half when applying for permanent residence type D, meaning you need 3 more years to go. In case, you want to apply for card B, it is only counted when you start paying income tax and social security. Permanent ... Read More
Family reunion Visa D June/July/August/September 2019 timeline? by ifazal
Hi Guys, im silent reader of this form. I know VISA type D take +- 6 months. in my case, may be this is recent change that i had to pay only 204 contribution fee and no embassy fee of 180 euros. someone else has this experience? confirmed by embassy ...
I may not be up2date since my experience was more than 10 years ago. You only can apply family reunification when you get your own card A which will take few months. Your apartment should be big enough to accommodate your family. If I remember ... Read More
Lifting of travel Ban by aparnajhamib
Hi everyone, I am going to relocate to Belgium in late August with my family. Last week I received form 46 and a clearance for my work permit and residency. The next step was to apply for visa D through VFS but given the health situation in India, ...
Sad to say but it much depends on the situation in India. Hopefully it can be under control soon. Read More
Long term pet friendly rental housing Antwerp Province by Ilrienne
Hi. I am looking for pet friendly rental accommodation for 6 months to a year from approximately 1 March/April 2019 - 2 to 3 bedrooms, bathroom, equipped kitchen, living area, garage, garden in “ landijke” areas around Antwerp. ...
You may have known but I find immoweb(dot)be quite helpful. Read More
Belgian nationality by Jaci78
I have a question about applying for nationality hope someone can advice me. Today I applied for nationality but they want certificate for Nederlands which I have but it’s deel certificate. The school can only provide a certificate /diploma ...
Yes, and there will be a small talk in Dutch or French (not sure about German though) Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
I am not so up2date with recent changes but I think the best advantage is that you don't need to re-apply for a new work permit each time you change your job. Read More
Moving to Belgium Brussel by Thanaphat
Hello I’ve a question hope someone can help me I wanna come live and work in Belgium, Now I still live in Thailand, I really wanna have some advice how to start My wife is Netherlands for her it is not a problem to live there the ...
I am too confused here. Why do you need to speak Dutch for 5 years? For what reason? Why waiting for 4 years for a home? Are you talking about social housing? Please keep in mind that Belgium has 3 official languages so if you already find it ... Read More
Work-Permit and unemployed by BassilOkaily
Hello Everyone, I am from outside the EU have been Working in Brussels for two years now, due to the current situation i will lose my job. I have a residency for another two years based on my working permit, but the working permit will not be ...
If I recall correctly when I changed my first job, the medical certificate is required if you've been staying in Belgium less than 2 years. But it is like 10 years ago already, the rule may have been changed since. Read More
Are there english public schools? by Swim16
Hi, I'm moving to Belgium in a few months from South Africa, I have kids aged 7 and 11. I have researched english speaking schools and they will be too expensive for us. Are there english public schools or dutch schools that have english as a ...
I'd say French is the second language. My kid is in her final year at a Flemish basis school. They started French a year ago but not yet have any English lesson. Read More
Are there english public schools? by Swim16
Hi, I'm moving to Belgium in a few months from South Africa, I have kids aged 7 and 11. I have researched english speaking schools and they will be too expensive for us. Are there english public schools or dutch schools that have english as a ...
Genuine question, what is the difference between a state school and a public school?It's a strangeness of British English. A state school is run by the state and is free of charge A public school is private and chargeIt is strange indeed. If ... Read More
Are there english public schools? by Swim16
Hi, I'm moving to Belgium in a few months from South Africa, I have kids aged 7 and 11. I have researched english speaking schools and they will be too expensive for us. Are there english public schools or dutch schools that have english as a ...
Genuine question, what is the difference between a state school and a public school? Read More
Cohabitation/marriage visa or family reunion visa 2020 process time by Amber2021
Anyone here in the forum applied for the cohabitation/marriage visa or the family reunion visa in the year of 2020? I would like to know: Have you received your visa already? How long does it take to receive a decision from the Immigration office ...
Well, let be straight here. I guess you go to an expat forum to ask for an advice to your situation, not for a comfort. People give you info based on their own experience even though it may not fit your emotional expectation. What's wrong with ... Read More
Legal cohabitation with latin@ by December24th
Hey guys, My dutch partner and I (latin@) would like to register our partnership (legal cohabitation) here in Belgium. He will register in Belgium but he will work in NL. I'd like to know what's the procedure to follow if I would like to ...
I guess you entered the country with tourist visa. If yes, it may bring a very bad impact to your cohabitation application. Based on my own experience, Belgium is very strict on this. My in-law got sick and not able to travel just a week before her ... Read More
Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
AFAIK, it's is only when you apply for D card. For B card application, the study time won't be counted. Read More
Belgium Dependant Visa - Birth Certificate Renewal by vanilingala
Hi, I'm applying for Dependant visa , my husband company has asked to give birth certificate which is issued in last 6 months. When I asked in municipal office to renew the certificate, they are telling it will be given only once,and they ...
First hand experience, a copy legalised by Belgium Embassy in your home country works fine. But it should not be older than 6 months. Read More
Belgium Registered Rental Agreement by ankit2626
Belgium consulate has asked for registered rental agreement for my spouse's visa. After informing my owner, he had sent me a signle paper having registration info with mine and my wife's name on it. Registration was done with MyRent Is this ...
Speaking from my own experience, English is ok. Read More
French Courses in Flanders (Antwerpen Province) by sm20
Hi, has anyone taken a French language course in the Antwerpen region? Preferably at a university or a recognized language school? I am unable to find any courses that start in the next month or so in this area. Brussels has quite a few course, ...
Ouch, can you bear commuting 120km to study? Antwerp to Brussels is much closer, more or less 50km. Read More
French Courses in Flanders (Antwerpen Province) by sm20
Hi, has anyone taken a French language course in the Antwerpen region? Preferably at a university or a recognized language school? I am unable to find any courses that start in the next month or so in this area. Brussels has quite a few course, ...
It's true that Antwerp is not a best place to learn French. If you still want to, I'd recommend Linguapolis at University of Antwerp. I believe they are offering some French courses in October ... Read More
internship by rbhushi
Hello, Is there any way to get internship??. I have career gap of 3 years and want to restart it through internship. I have 3 years of experience as hardware test engineer and looking opportunities in software field also. Looking for help. TIA
It sounds a bit weird to me. Instead of working experience, don't you need to be a student to get an internship position? Read More
Job opportunity for a non EU resident belgium in luxumberg by Vaddy
Hi I recently moved to Brussels as a consultant, I was supposed to take a contract with a client due to delay in processing the visa and travel restrictions I could travel after 6 months only. My employer has given me an offer to work in luxumberg ...
Where to work is not a problem here but all the administration such as tax declaration, social security etc. I don't think it's possible since a Belgian work permit is strictly tied to a specific employer in Belgium. The rule may have ... Read More
Buying a Scooter by summer2020
Hello Expat Community. I am looking to buy a used/2nd hand scooter. 50cc or under. Can anyone recommend a place to look? Either on line, or maybe a dealer? Thanks! :)
You can have a look into https://www.2dehands.be/ Read More
3700 Gross considered a good pay? by denzilmart
Hello All, I have received an offer from a belgium firm with gross pay of 3700€. I would like to know if this is considered a good salary for a software professional with nearly 6 years of experience . Thanks in advance
If your offer includes other benefits like meal voucher, mobile, company car, pension package, I'd say it's reasonably good for a person with 6 years of experiences. IMHO, IT in Belgium is still one of the highly paid jobs but don't ... Read More
Stay in Belgium while employer applies for unique permit? by mijnvriend
I'm an American who has been in Brussels as a tourist since February. Didn't mean to be here for so long but then corona happened and my flights got cancelled. My stay was elongated to July 15th in light of the crisis. I received and ...
Unfortunately you only can get your residence permit if your stay is legal at the time you apply. Don't ask me legit sources and it seems crazy but as far as I remember you may have to come back to US to get your working visa. I am not talking ... Read More
Changing Employer in Belgium by Fah83
I have a Work permit from a consultancy. I have not started working for them yet. I received a new offer from another company, can I apply again for work permit with new employer. My current work permit expire in 2022
It's definitely possible but then you may have to wait like 4 months again for the new work permit. Not related to your question but somehow I agree with phipiemar . If you work in the same sector, it's very likely that employers know each ... Read More
Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
I don't want to discourage you but be careful that 5 year staying is counted from the issuance date of your 1st A card. If you received A card at the end of July 2015, I think it'd be safer to wait until end of July to submit the request. A ... Read More
How long i can stay out of Belgium without resetting PR counter by hssn601
In 2020 my stay out of Belgium could be 7months (2+5) does it effect the PR counter? During this out of Belgium period i am still employed, renting apartment, paying bills, social security etc,, I'm just out of Belgium but working from ...
I really don't know whether your trick works or not. But you make me recall of an ex-colleague of mine. When we were in a training of a new software system, he insisted that by hitting very fast on buttons, he could bypass system logging. Read More
2.5k + 1.7k NETTO enough to live in Antwerp? (couple) by corelhas
Hey there, it's my first day here! :D We are a couple trying to move to Antwerp. We have some job positions and we need to know if it is enough and what we can expect every month. My Job: 2.5k€ per month (after tax) + car + fuel card ...
Of course you can live comfortably with that monthly income. If you don't have kid yet, I think you even can put your wife's income aside as savings. Read More
WP or commune card extention. by sagar_nv
Dear all. My WP or commune card will expire in Dec 2020 and my employer is thinking to extend. I'm already in Belgium. Can someone help me o answer below questions? 1) What is the process? 2) When do I need to kick process, in my case? 3) How ...
I think best is to check with HR since the process should be triggered by your employer. Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
Yes, both language and integration certificate. Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
Most of the time, police visits your home with the main purpose to verify that you're living there. Since it's not a language test so they only asks some very simple questions. Did you include a language certificate in your application ... Read More
Advice on possible work permit rejection due to lower salary - Belgium by GuestPoster293
Hi all, I could really use some help here .. I got a job in Belgium and the employer offered me a salary of euro 39k (gross).The employer submitted the single permit application and visa type D forms and i even got a response from the employer ...
Thanks for your correction Alex Read More
Advice on possible work permit rejection due to lower salary - Belgium by GuestPoster293
Hi all, I could really use some help here .. I got a job in Belgium and the employer offered me a salary of euro 39k (gross).The employer submitted the single permit application and visa type D forms and i even got a response from the employer ...
I found official links in Dutch. You can see all categories of work permit B here https://www.vlaanderen.be/arbeidskaart-en-arbeidsvergunning/arbeidskaart-categorieen-en-procedure And if it falls into high skilled worker category the minimum ... Read More
Advice on possible work permit rejection due to lower salary - Belgium by GuestPoster293
Hi all, I could really use some help here .. I got a job in Belgium and the employer offered me a salary of euro 39k (gross).The employer submitted the single permit application and visa type D forms and i even got a response from the employer ...
I was living in the past for too long. Do you know when they changed the rules? About a year ago, afaik the issuance of work permit to non-EU citizen is approved in cases - For a job which an employer can't hire a EU citizen. There is no ... Read More
How to entertain kids in Belgium during lockdown?
I live in an apartment but fortunate enough to have a big balcony. My kids are still able to enjoy the sun without going out. Of course, they can't do activities like in an open space but good enough. To keep them calm while I have to work, ... Read More
Permanent Residence Permit (Belgium) by Sooileh
Hi everyone, I am an Algerian worker who has come to Belgium in 2015 to work on a permanent contract under a work permit B as a consultant (Contract start date: 06/29/2015, date of first residence permit A: 08/17/2015). In August 2020 i will have 5 ...
I really don't know the administrative organisation of the townhall and Vreemdelingenzaken. In Antwerp, a few years ago Vreemdelingenzaken was located in a separate building detached from the townhall. Currently it'd been moved to the same ... Read More
Corona virus: Anyone here is planning to go back to India?
It's great that you understand the consequence but I am pretty sure the consequence to yourself only. Please think about others who might be impacted by your travel as well. They also bear the consequence which is not caused by them. As a ... Read More
Waiting time of type B residence card by Blueberry2018
Hello, everyone, does anybody have received 5 years residence card B recently? Can you please share your waiting time? I have been waiting for 8 months already but without any new, I went to my commune several times and they said they will help me ...
I may have to correct your information. It's not prerequisite, you can apply for nationality with B card which means you're still being in foreign registration. Read More
Type B Card Eligibility & How to Apply ? by rosachde
Hi Recently I have completed 5 years in Belgium officially. But my RP is valid for another 2 years. (it is tied to a single organization). Am I eligible to apply the for Type B card? And how should I apply? Please revert :) Thanks
It is a simple procedure and can be done by yourself easily. To be honest, I really don't recommend to spend hundreds euro to hire a lawyer just for this. Read More
Permanent Residence Permit (Belgium) by Sooileh
Hi everyone, I am an Algerian worker who has come to Belgium in 2015 to work on a permanent contract under a work permit B as a consultant (Contract start date: 06/29/2015, date of first residence permit A: 08/17/2015). In August 2020 i will have 5 ...
You can apply for the permanent residency as soon as the 5 year uninterrupted stay is met. Note that it is counted from the issuance date of your 1st A card. If you receive 6th card before August 2020, it is surely an A card. You can file your ... Read More
Type B Card Eligibility & How to Apply ? by rosachde
Hi Recently I have completed 5 years in Belgium officially. But my RP is valid for another 2 years. (it is tied to a single organization). Am I eligible to apply the for Type B card? And how should I apply? Please revert :) Thanks
I only know where in Antwerp https://www.antwerpen.be/nl/info/59f095742d2a3cd02c49f80f/loket-vreemdelingenzaken You may have to check with your municipal one. Read More
Type B Card Eligibility & How to Apply ? by rosachde
Hi Recently I have completed 5 years in Belgium officially. But my RP is valid for another 2 years. (it is tied to a single organization). Am I eligible to apply the for Type B card? And how should I apply? Please revert :) Thanks
It's true that the decision would be made by Brussels but I don't think you can contact them directly. You may have to apply your permanent residence permit through "Vreemdelingenzaken", not your commune. Read More
Management of natural damage by phipiemar
Hello, With the storm that crossed Belgium this weekend, did you have any damage? If yes, do you know how to manage them? Were you surprised?
I live in an apartment so expected no damage to the living space. All I needed to do was to move my cars far away from trees and street lights. But from where I come from, a tropical country, it shouldn't have been called a storm :lol: Read More
Exemption of Single permit after 4 years of continuous employment by mchattha
Hi Friends, Does some body knows and advice me about the possibility to be exempted from single permit after continuously working in Belgium for 4 years? If that's the case then what is the procedure , how long it takes and who should be ...
My bad, that policy is before 1 Jan 2019. But your link does not work. Read More
Exemption of Single permit after 4 years of continuous employment by mchattha
Hi Friends, Does some body knows and advice me about the possibility to be exempted from single permit after continuously working in Belgium for 4 years? If that's the case then what is the procedure , how long it takes and who should be ...
I guess following link can be referred as a legal source https://www.werk.be/en/work-permits/work-permit/definition <Quote> Exceptions Persons employed in the following categories of work permit B are not eligible to apply for a work permit ... Read More
Exemption of Single permit after 4 years of continuous employment by mchattha
Hi Friends, Does some body knows and advice me about the possibility to be exempted from single permit after continuously working in Belgium for 4 years? If that's the case then what is the procedure , how long it takes and who should be ...
This rule is not applicable if your work permit is in high skilled worker category. Read More
Compte individuel vs Fiche 281.10 - Rémunérations by amarimuthu
Dear All, I wish to have the document called 'Compte Invididuel' which is normally given by my (previous)employers. I have these documents somewhere in my old files and may take some time to locate them. is it possible to get this document ...
My thread here may help https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=807722#4356006 Read More
Possible to switch my 6th A-card (Student NON EU) to B-card?
You're right that staying as student is not counted toward type B residence permit. I think the commune may mistakenly handle your application with fast track service. You've got your luck. Read More
Resignation Question
I just wonder why you don't make a call to your current company to ask? Read More
Salary Hikes / Annual increments --> Belgium by Rohit45
Hello, Did not see any thread for this topic. I am very new to this work culture and as I complete 1 year under the Belgium payroll, a usual though process that begun was when will the discussion start for the annual increment but I dont see any ...
I don't think anyone can answer your question in much detail. They vary depending on the employer. Talking from my own experience, each year I have an assessment session with my manager. It is to evaluate the performance of my work in previous ... Read More
issue with gas&electricity yearly bill by maria_maria123
hi guys, This is my first year in Brussels and so far I have experienced all different kinds of challenges,and new one is right there up at the horizon in the shape of - MY FIRST YEARLY OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICITY AND GAS USAGE. In the apartment where ...
One thing you can do is to check your boiler first. Some old ones can bring you a big surprise about their energy consumption. However, I don't know if you mistyped but 500kwh for 10 days is way too much. Read More
Original documents for Belgian visa-D by shabi.shahul
Hello, I am an Indian Citizen. I got my belgian visa-D stamped on my passport on 14-sep-2019. The stamping was done in the belgium embassy in Kuwait. This was because I was working in Bahrain and there is no belgium embassy there. Indian residents ...
I don't understand why they required you to submit the original copies? I think legalised copies are sufficient. Read More
Driving in belgium by Jabbsy
Partner just came home with some shiny blue Ls for me. Im 45 and never passed my driving test but did have lessons years ago. I know i need to pass tests and stuff but just wondering if i can have a bit of practice with my partner before i get ...
As soon as your residence is registered by the townhall, the international driving license is no longer valid to drive in Belgium. Read More
Driving in belgium by Jabbsy
Partner just came home with some shiny blue Ls for me. Im 45 and never passed my driving test but did have lessons years ago. I know i need to pass tests and stuff but just wondering if i can have a bit of practice with my partner before i get ...
If you want to practice with your partner, she should have been in possession of Belgian license for at least 8 years. And yes, you have to pass the theory test first. Read More
Belgium Schengen Visa First Arrival
From my own experience, it would be ok if you can show your itinerary from Paris to Belgium within arrival date. But if you want to stay there a couple of days, you have to bet on your luck. Read More
Belgium Work Permit from India by dgcinci
Hello Everyone I am a new member of this group and looking forward to be a part of this amazing community. I got a job in Antwerp, Belgium and my company is applying for my work visa. I wanted to know a few things: 1. How long it usually takes for ...
1. Yes, take into account 4 months at least 2. Not recommended. You can be deemed to come to Belgium with tourist visa to look for a job. 3. It's strange since normally the employer should bear the cost for work permit application. Read More
CAN SINGLE WORK PERMIT BE APPLY FOR ONLINE IN BELGIUM?
I am lost here. Why the companies request work permit from you? It is the employer who is responsible for the work permit application, not the employee. Read More
Primary School Instruction Medium by pankaj9k
Hi, I am currently living in Glasgow, Scotland as an expat from Kolkata, India. I have got a job offer in Antwerp, Belgium and I am planning to move there by June end. I am a bit worried about my child's (7 yrs old) education as I have learnt ...
Taking a look into UAntwerpen, it looks to me that international students pay the same tuition fee as local students , at least for bachelor. https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/admission-and-enrolment/enrolment/tuition-fees/tuition-fees-2019-2020/ Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
I don't know about Brussels and Wallonie but in Flander, they started issuing 3-year work permit type B since the beginning of 2019. As far as I remember you only can get type A if you have been working with type B for at least 4 year (3 year ... Read More
Permanent Residence (Card type B) by Coolstallone
Hi, I completed my five years of residence in Belgium, not sure if the five years is completed for My residence card. I came in June,2013 and I have applied my B card in July,2019. Can there be any problem if B card is applied some time before the ...
Yes, I reapplied B card right after receiving A one (by default when first application rejected) Read More
Permanent Residence (Card type B) by Coolstallone
Hi, I completed my five years of residence in Belgium, not sure if the five years is completed for My residence card. I came in June,2013 and I have applied my B card in July,2019. Can there be any problem if B card is applied some time before the ...
I don't want to discourage you but the staffs at commune are always knowledgable about the rules. My first application was accepted by the commune and rejected by the federal authority due to 1.5 month short to meet 5 years. Good ... Read More
Permanent Residence (Card type B) by Coolstallone
Hi, I completed my five years of residence in Belgium, not sure if the five years is completed for My residence card. I came in June,2013 and I have applied my B card in July,2019. Can there be any problem if B card is applied some time before the ...
I don't want to discourage you but the staffs at commune are always knowledgable about the rules. My first application was accepted by the commune and rejected by the federal authority due to 1.5 month short to meet 5 years. Good luck! Read More
Permanent Residence (Card type B) by Coolstallone
Hi, I completed my five years of residence in Belgium, not sure if the five years is completed for My residence card. I came in June,2013 and I have applied my B card in July,2019. Can there be any problem if B card is applied some time before the ...
For your information, the date counted to 5 year is the issue date of your first residence card, not the date you entered the country. Read More
Coffee meet in Antwerp
You can join Facebook group Expat in Antwerp. I think they organise regular meetup there. Read More
Student life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello, Studying in a foreign country is an exciting prospect, but at times students do not have enough information to make an informed decision. We invite you to share your own experiences about studying abroad in Belgium. What are the ...
No, not mandatory but if you need to apply for a study visa, it's a convenient way to prove your financial condition. Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
No, A card would be issued by default. You have to explicitly request for B card. The civil servant there will do something with their system and submit the request in front of you. Read More
Procedure to make Resident Card by msanad
Hi every one, I will travel to Brussels in the next few days with Work permit - Type D visa , and wounder what is the procedure to get the resident card specially i read that i need an address while submitting my request to commune , but i will ...
If your friend is willing to help, you can register his/her address when applying for ID card. You don't need to stay there during process time. However, please be sure that your name is written on the doorbell and mailbox so the police can ... Read More
Procedure to make Resident Card by msanad
Hi every one, I will travel to Brussels in the next few days with Work permit - Type D visa , and wounder what is the procedure to get the resident card specially i read that i need an address while submitting my request to commune , but i will ...
From what I know in Antwerp, you need a permanent address so the police may come to check. Read More
Strange Request from Belgium embassy by msanad
I have applied for D-Type Visa one week ago , today i received an email from TLS center forwarded from embassy , they asked to provide Family registration !!! , i tried to call the embassy to clear the request by they aren't answer any visa ...
There should be a reason behind that but I have no idea. Read More
Getting Resident card (Posting it again in the wider Belgian forum) by Maximus24
Recently moved to the city of Antwerp and stuck with no idea about processes. Registration in the city appears to be online only. Filled the form and Stad Antwerpen asked us all the necessary documents. It has been more than 2 weeks and we have no ...
As I am living in Antwerp, just want to amend a bit aneeshks answer. Currently, for inquiry related to foreigner affairs, you may have to visit Loket Vreemdelingenzaken Maurice Dequeeckerplein 1 2100 Deurne Website: ... Read More
Strange Request from Belgium embassy by msanad
I have applied for D-Type Visa one week ago , today i received an email from TLS center forwarded from embassy , they asked to provide Family registration !!! , i tried to call the embassy to clear the request by they aren't answer any visa ...
I know in some countries, VFS also requires family registration in visa application package. So I wouldn't call it a strange request. Read More
Permanent Residence card - Type D (documents and when to apply)
1. You can apply permanent residence permit as long as 5-year-working condition is met. No need to wait for the expiration of the current RP. 2. Based on my own experience with card B, you won't need to hand over any document. They have all ... Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
After having gone through all the paperwork, I am giving answer to myself. Yes, it is able to apply for residence permit B as soon as 5-year working criteria is met no matter current A permit is still valid or not. Read More
Student life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello, Studying in a foreign country is an exciting prospect, but at times students do not have enough information to make an informed decision. We invite you to share your own experiences about studying abroad in Belgium. What are the ...
A block account of 6000 EUR can be used as a proof of financial security when studying in Belgium for 1 year. Being said that, 550 - 600EUR/month is normally sufficient to live with "student standard" :) Read More
Where can I get a copy of Individuele rekening/Compte individueles by hoangtrunghieu
I am about to apply for Belgian citizenship. As far as I know individuele rekening/compte individueles is required in the application package but unfortunately, I lost the one of my first working year. Since my former employer couldn't provide ...
I sent an email to info.tsw@werk.belgie.be asking them if they could help to provide a copy of that. They needed to know the reason and requested me to send them my identification detail (ID card, passport). Then in 1 day, I got a scanned copy in ... Read More
Where can I get a copy of Individuele rekening/Compte individueles by hoangtrunghieu
I am about to apply for Belgian citizenship. As far as I know individuele rekening/compte individueles is required in the application package but unfortunately, I lost the one of my first working year. Since my former employer couldn't provide ...
Thanks aneeshks. I managed to get a copy of it yesterday by contacting http://www.werk.belgie.be It's a big surprise to me since they are very nice and responsive. Read More
Where can I get a copy of Individuele rekening/Compte individueles
I am about to apply for Belgian citizenship. As far as I know individuele rekening/compte individueles is required in the application package but unfortunately, I lost the one of my first working year. Since my former employer couldn't provide ... Read More
Work permit and residency issue - change of employer by pancaket
Hello everyone, I am a non-EU national who has been working in Brussels for almost 3 years. Since my arrival in Brussels, I have been working for the same employer and I have 1 year renewable work permit type B which has been renewed several times. ...
I am in highly-skilled worker category and didn't have to return home country. Normally, during notice period, you can still work in your current employer while the new one is applying a new work permit for you. Read More
Work permit and residency issue - change of employer by pancaket
Hello everyone, I am a non-EU national who has been working in Brussels for almost 3 years. Since my arrival in Brussels, I have been working for the same employer and I have 1 year renewable work permit type B which has been renewed several times. ...
1 week should ideally be no problem as long as you dont avail social benefits during this gap. You can explain it is a break between leaving your old job and starting a new one. And of course you will have your work permits to prove this point. One ... Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
No worry, it can take up to 8 weeks to have feedback from the authority. Read More
Work permit and residency issue - change of employer by pancaket
Hello everyone, I am a non-EU national who has been working in Brussels for almost 3 years. Since my arrival in Brussels, I have been working for the same employer and I have 1 year renewable work permit type B which has been renewed several times. ...
Based on my own experience, being in Belgium will not prevent your new employer applying a new work permit B. @aneeshks By chance, do you know to what extent it is considered 'significant' gap. I have a gap of 1 week before beginning a new ... Read More
Work Permit by darshanawaghmare
Hi, I am in Belgium and have registered for my resident card with my commune. It is under process. I am looking for a job here now. I came here on a dependant visa. I have a question whether my employer will need my resident card in order to ...
Fast track is only available after your commune gets the feedback from Brussels regarding your residence application. In some special situation, you can ask a staff at the commune to call Brussels putting priority on your application. Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
Did you have to wait to the expiration of your A card before applying for B one? Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
Does that mean you didn't have to wait to the expiration of your A card before applying for B one? When I came to Deurne commune, they insisted that even though I am eligible for B card, it can only be requested when the existing A one is ... Read More