rajpnr
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 08 August 2019
Apply family visit visa for in-laws : Stay Sponsorship by rajpnr
Hello ! I'm applying family visit visa (approx 30 days) for my brother-in-law & sister-in-law from Chennai, India. Both of them are working. Would it be sufficient to just send the below documents from me, if they both show enough bank balance ...
Hello ! Any suggestions/inputs would be of great help ! Read More
Apply family visit visa for in-laws : Stay Sponsorship
Hello ! I'm applying family visit visa (approx 30 days) for my brother-in-law & sister-in-law from Chennai, India. Both of them are working. Would it be sufficient to just send the below documents from me, if they both show enough bank balance ... Read More
Resignation after Signing the Work Contract
Hello everyone, I have been recently laid off by a Belgian employer due to re-organization. I have been looking for a job for the past few months & attended a lot of interviews. I have signed a work contract with a Belgian employer, very ... Read More
Legal Holidays after Unemployment (laid-off)
Hello everyone, I'm a non-EU citizen & hold a Permanent Resident Card - D (now called L Card). I have been working with Belgian Company for the past 3.5 years & have been laid off by my employer due to the re-organization. My last working ... Read More
Unemployment with Permanent Residence Card - D: Non-EU Citizen
Hello everyone, I'm a non-EU citizen & hold a Permanent Resident Card - D (now called L Card). I have been working with Belgian Company for the past 3.5 years & have been laid off by my employer due to the re-organization. My wife is working ... Read More
Single Permit - Resignation during change of Employer by AppuBala
Hi Everyone,I am changing my employer and my new employer soon to submit the new Single permit.I have got few information about the resignation from this forum:https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=991289#5444138I would like to get clarified ...
As far as I know, there's no specific template. Normally your employer should be able to provide the template they use once you have intimated or started discussing resignation. Some employers get it digitally signed with the e-sign portal, 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 ...
@AlexFromBelgium Thank you for the clarification! Since I'll lose my European PR (Card D), the new Resident Permit (or any other document) issued in the Netherlands would be valid for a longer time or I'll have to renew it every year? 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 ...
@AlexFromBelgium I'm actually thinking of moving to the Netherlands permanently from Belgium. I currently have Permanent Resident - Type D. I got my PR almost 3 years ago. I understood from the comment that I can move to NL & start working ... Read More
Working in Netherlands with EU PR (Type D) from Belgium
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 ... Read More
New mobility budget - Belgium salary by Sjpk
Hi, I have come across this information about mobility budget instead of opting a car. One of the pillars/option in it is mentioned that if an employee resides within 5km of the company location, then they can make use of mobility budget for ...
Hello bc2910, Does that mean that you'll be able to pay your house rent from your gross salary directly if the house is within 10 KMs from office? Read More
Suggestions needed for a new learner car driver by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a new learner driver in Belgium and I'm practising with my provisional license. I practice in Flanders / Brussels. Being a new driver, I pay attention to speed limits, traffic lights & other traffic regulations almost as much ...
Thank you for your comments & inputs ! I assume that we can drive a moderate speed (of-course less than the speed limit) in roads, other than highways. I always make sure to put a L sticker at the back ! Read More
Suggestions needed for a new learner car driver by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a new learner driver in Belgium and I'm practising with my provisional license. I practice in Flanders / Brussels. Being a new driver, I pay attention to speed limits, traffic lights & other traffic regulations almost as much ...
Okay, I try to keep the right speed and minimum of 100-110 KM at-least. How about in roads other than highways ? Is it OK to drive at 30-40 KM where the maximum allowed speed is 50 KM (normal allowed speed in Flanders) ? And also speed in average ... Read More
Suggestions needed for a new learner car driver
Hello, I'm a new learner driver in Belgium and I'm practising with my provisional license. I practice in Flanders / Brussels. Being a new driver, I pay attention to speed limits, traffic lights & other traffic regulations almost as much ... Read More
Recommendation of English speaking driving school in Brussels by Elizabeth Joyce
Anyone recommend a good driving school in Brussels where instructor speaks English. I am dissatisfied with my instructor right now and would need someone who has more patience !
Hello, I'm not sure if I can post it in forum. Sent you in PM about the driving school (based on my experience) Read More
Driving Theory Exam - Problem with translator by rajpnr
Hello, My friend has taken his Driving Theory test in Brussels today and couldn't succeed. The problem is that the English translation was not clear enough to answer since the translator was in a hurry to leave. The english translation of ...
This has happened for my friend in Rue Colonel Bourg Read More
Driving Theory Exam - Problem with translator by rajpnr
Hello, My friend has taken his Driving Theory test in Brussels today and couldn't succeed. The problem is that the English translation was not clear enough to answer since the translator was in a hurry to leave. The english translation of ...
Wrong translation is absolutely unacceptable. There's no point that they charge for translator and she does it wrong. At the end we fail and have to do it again ! It's very much frustrating. Would it be possible that we can appeal against ... Read More
Driving Theory Exam - Problem with translator
Hello, My friend has taken his Driving Theory test in Brussels today and couldn't succeed. The problem is that the English translation was not clear enough to answer since the translator was in a hurry to leave. The english translation of ... Read More
Resignation procedure - Belgium
Hello, I work as a Software professional in Belgium and would be changing my employer soon. This would be my first resignation with a Belgian employer and I do not have any experience with it. For the resignation, I should formally submit a signed ... Read More
13th Month & Double Holiday Pay after Resignation by rajpnr
Hello everyone, I've been working for a Belgian employer right from the starting of 2020 (Starting Dec 2019). I understood that the salary is paid 13.92 times and usually we will get our 13th Month Pay by last week of December and double ...
I didn't expect that there's a possibility for employer to not to pay 13th month Pay :( We work for almost the whole year (more or less) and it's not good that if we leave before last week of December , we may not get 13th month pay :( ... Read More
13th Month & Double Holiday Pay after Resignation by rajpnr
Hello everyone, I've been working for a Belgian employer right from the starting of 2020 (Starting Dec 2019). I understood that the salary is paid 13.92 times and usually we will get our 13th Month Pay by last week of December and double ...
Does it mean that I'll lose my 13th month pay for working till September from my old employer ? :( Read More
13th Month & Double Holiday Pay after Resignation by rajpnr
Hello everyone, I've been working for a Belgian employer right from the starting of 2020 (Starting Dec 2019). I understood that the salary is paid 13.92 times and usually we will get our 13th Month Pay by last week of December and double ...
Thank you very much for the info :-D Read More
13th Month & Double Holiday Pay after Resignation by rajpnr
Hello everyone, I've been working for a Belgian employer right from the starting of 2020 (Starting Dec 2019). I understood that the salary is paid 13.92 times and usually we will get our 13th Month Pay by last week of December and double ...
And the 13th month as well would be paid upfront by my old employer ? I mean for the 9 months which I've worked with them Read More
13th Month & Double Holiday Pay after Resignation by rajpnr
Hello everyone, I've been working for a Belgian employer right from the starting of 2020 (Starting Dec 2019). I understood that the salary is paid 13.92 times and usually we will get our 13th Month Pay by last week of December and double ...
The new employer has told me that I'll receive 13th month pay pro-rated. Since I have been working 9 months with Old employer, I'll receive my 13th month pay for these 9 months from my old employer ? It will be part of the final settlement ... Read More
13th Month & Double Holiday Pay after Resignation
Hello everyone, I've been working for a Belgian employer right from the starting of 2020 (Starting Dec 2019). I understood that the salary is paid 13.92 times and usually we will get our 13th Month Pay by last week of December and double ... Read More
Rules for Driving on Provisional license by GuestPoster134
Hello All, I recently got my provision license for 18 months. I was wondering if any one knows the rules for driving on provisional license or if someone can guide me for any website to refer ? Thanks
Sorry I do not know any such for Automatic cars Read More
Rules for Driving on Provisional license by GuestPoster134
Hello All, I recently got my provision license for 18 months. I was wondering if any one knows the rules for driving on provisional license or if someone can guide me for any website to refer ? Thanks
I would be hiring an exclusive learning driver's vehicle (and not our own one) which would have second mirror, L (also painted on the back like that of driving school) , has two sets of accelerator, brake & clutch. The vehicle is exact ... Read More
Rules for Driving on Provisional license by GuestPoster134
Hello All, I recently got my provision license for 18 months. I was wondering if any one knows the rules for driving on provisional license or if someone can guide me for any website to refer ? Thanks
I referred to the link http://www.goca.be/upload/documents_rbpc/FAQ_cat_B_-_DF_v5.pdf shared in the above comments . In Page 8, Question 3 I see the below. So I'm confused if the name of the guide need to be mentioned in the provisional license ... Read More
Problem with tax filing - Myfin by rajpnr
Hello, I was working for an Indian employer as an expatriate until 6 December 2019 since May 2015. From December 9 2019, I work for a Belgian employer as a permanent employee. The last date to declare taxes is shown as 16 July in my Tax-on-web. ...
Thank you Aneesh ! I've just sent it. Read More
Rules for Driving on Provisional license by GuestPoster134
Hello All, I recently got my provision license for 18 months. I was wondering if any one knows the rules for driving on provisional license or if someone can guide me for any website to refer ? Thanks
Hello All, I have completed 20h of classes from Driving school in Belgium and applied for a provisional license. One of my friend is having an European driving license which is given before 8+ years and few years back exchanged it for Belgian One. ... Read More
Buying / Renting a car for Practice - Provisional License by rajpnr
Hello All, I've just completed my 20h of driving lessons and going to get my provisional license. I feel like I need some more time to practice by myself before going for the driving exams. Most of my classes were over by February and due to ...
Thank you very much for this info Alex ! I've just checked and the car is euro-4 diesel. According to the info, it's allowed till 2022. So it's not a good idea to get Euro - 4 Diesel now for Brussels ? Read More
Buying / Renting a car for Practice - Provisional License by rajpnr
Hello All, I've just completed my 20h of driving lessons and going to get my provisional license. I feel like I need some more time to practice by myself before going for the driving exams. Most of my classes were over by February and due to ...
The car which my colleague sells is a Diesel engine Read More
Buying / Renting a car for Practice - Provisional License by rajpnr
Hello All, I've just completed my 20h of driving lessons and going to get my provisional license. I feel like I need some more time to practice by myself before going for the driving exams. Most of my classes were over by February and due to ...
Thank you very much for the suggestion Alex ! I'm going to have a try with Old car then :) I indeed agree that wet/snow circuit is kind of must have to get the license. Only problem would be paying more for insurance with provisional license ... Read More
Buying / Renting a car for Practice - Provisional License by rajpnr
Hello All, I've just completed my 20h of driving lessons and going to get my provisional license. I feel like I need some more time to practice by myself before going for the driving exams. Most of my classes were over by February and due to ...
I didn't know that there's such option. Thanks for pointing it out. At this moment, I've no family members who hold a Belgian License :( The problem with having insurance in my name (with provisional license) would be that I need to ... Read More
Buying / Renting a car for Practice - Provisional License by rajpnr
Hello All, I've just completed my 20h of driving lessons and going to get my provisional license. I feel like I need some more time to practice by myself before going for the driving exams. Most of my classes were over by February and due to ...
Thanks a lot for the suggestion Phipiemar. If I don't use the car, only thing I would have paid for the year is road tax & insurance (which is roughly around 1000 EUR per year as far as I've seen) . Also selling it at later point in this ... Read More
Buying / Renting a car for Practice - Provisional License
Hello All, I've just completed my 20h of driving lessons and going to get my provisional license. I feel like I need some more time to practice by myself before going for the driving exams. Most of my classes were over by February and due to ... Read More
Problem with tax filing - Myfin by rajpnr
Hello, I was working for an Indian employer as an expatriate until 6 December 2019 since May 2015. From December 9 2019, I work for a Belgian employer as a permanent employee. The last date to declare taxes is shown as 16 July in my Tax-on-web. ...
Hi All, I've now received my papers through post for filing taxes. I could see exactly the same paper in my wife's minfin login - Declaration. Can I copy everything as such in online to the paper and send back the papers myself ? (My ... Read More
Problem with tax filing - Myfin by rajpnr
Hello, I was working for an Indian employer as an expatriate until 6 December 2019 since May 2015. From December 9 2019, I work for a Belgian employer as a permanent employee. The last date to declare taxes is shown as 16 July in my Tax-on-web. ...
Hello Belgobrit84, Thank you very much for the info. In helpline , they've told me that I'll receive a paper in two weeks and I should file by October. In mail they have sent me that , I should have filed before 30th June and gave an ... Read More
Problem with tax filing - Myfin by rajpnr
Hello, I was working for an Indian employer as an expatriate until 6 December 2019 since May 2015. From December 9 2019, I work for a Belgian employer as a permanent employee. The last date to declare taxes is shown as 16 July in my Tax-on-web. ...
Thank you for the info Aneesh ! My wife haven't received the paper returns yet. Both of our myfin portals show that Tax Declaration should be done by 15th July :( I just received a feedback from myfin that I fall in both non-resident & ... Read More
Problem with tax filing - Myfin
Hello, I was working for an Indian employer as an expatriate until 6 December 2019 since May 2015. From December 9 2019, I work for a Belgian employer as a permanent employee. The last date to declare taxes is shown as 16 July in my Tax-on-web. ... 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 ...
Thank you for the info Aneesh / hoangtrunghieu / AlexFromBelgium. Commune is open today and I've visited. Indeed as expected they have applied for Card-B for me already - 2 days back. I've shown them my first Resident card copy which I ... 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
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 did not fill anything regarding my application AlexFromBelgium. I've just sent my email as enquiry (but I sent along with my national number). I just received a response from them saying that request sent to Foreign Office for Unlimited ... 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've arrived in Belgium in last day of May 2015 and received my first Resident Permit around end of July. I've sent a request to the commune few weeks back asking for the list of documents to send for my Permanent Residence application & ... 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 ...
As far as I know, the counting starts from the date you receive your first Resident Permit Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Yes it's good news indeed ! From the news, From now on, the worker or employer only has to make an application to the region they are in, and the prolongation can be approved. In the meantime, the worker has no need to stop working. Does it ... 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 ...
Thank you Gajendra ! Indeed I'll apply for Permanent Residency within a year. My concern is that if I switch my employer now, I'll have to wait for 3-4 months for new SP. Since I work for Belgian employer, my notice period would be very ... 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've worked in expat contract for an Indian company for 4+ years and working for a Belgian company (Registered in Flanders) now. I'm eligible to for Unlimited WorkPermit ? I checked in this link ... Read More
Question about validity of passport while entering Belgium by aneesh
Question about validity of passport: When you travel back to the Belgium, what is the minimum number of months that must remain in your (non-EU) passport validity? is there any regulation about this ? I searched a lot, and many forums or discussion ...
Is it possible that I can apply with the new address (with Aadhar as proof) & add spouse name while applying for my passport renewal at Indian Embassy in Belgium ? Any additional documents required or formalities to be done ? Thank you in ... Read More
Preparing for the driving license exams in Belgium by orda
Hello All, I understand this is a frequently discussed topic, I hope I'm not asking questions that have been already answered. I have a valid RP and I'm planning to take the driver's license exams in English. I looked up a few things, but I'm not ...
Theory test is not difficult in my opinion but prepare well before the test and take multiple practice tests online. You just need to think a bit logical before answering and sometimes there are new questions with new situations (apart from the ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Currently I work for a Belgian employer with WorkPermit Type-B. Earlier I was working in expat contract for a Belgian Client. If I switch my employer now, then the new employer need to process a new WorkPermit Type - B. And I should submit the ... Read More
Work Permit - Type A by rajpnr
Hello, I've been in Belgium for more than 4 years (4 Work Permit - Type B, 2 Single Permit so far). I would like to know if I'm eligible to apply for Work Permit - Type A. I've searched the forums and all links say that the rule has ...
Hi Anesh, I've 6 more months to complete 5 years. I've checked in commune and they have asked me to come back after 7 - 8 months to apply for Permanent Residency (Type-D). They've also told me that it will take approx 4-6 months to get a ... Read More
Work Permit - Type A by rajpnr
Hello, I've been in Belgium for more than 4 years (4 Work Permit - Type B, 2 Single Permit so far). I would like to know if I'm eligible to apply for Work Permit - Type A. I've searched the forums and all links say that the rule has ...
I read from the link http://werk-economie-emploi.brussels/en/single-permit-unlimited as WorkPermit Type-B of highly qualified staff and seconded employees cannot be counted for the number of years of employment for Unlimited Work Permit. I was ... Read More
Convert Dependent WP (Single Permit) to Work permit - Type B by rajpnr
Hello, I work in expat contract for past 4+ years. My wife has joined me as dependent & is having the dependent Single Permit. She got a new job in Belgium. Her employer has informed that it is not possible to process an independent work permit ...
Hi Sanjay, My wife got it by default when she applied for the first time. I did not make any special requests. I think it's a normal rule now that dependents are allowed to work. You can check in your wife's RP at the back side if she's ... Read More
Work Permit - Type A by rajpnr
Hello, I've been in Belgium for more than 4 years (4 Work Permit - Type B, 2 Single Permit so far). I would like to know if I'm eligible to apply for Work Permit - Type A. I've searched the forums and all links say that the rule has ...
Thank you for the info AlexFromBelgium ! My wife is also working at this moment. I hope nothing changes for her with respect to her current Dependent Work Permit irrespective of my Work Permit Type A or Permanent Resident. I see from the ... Read More
Work Permit - Type A by rajpnr
Hello, I've been in Belgium for more than 4 years (4 Work Permit - Type B, 2 Single Permit so far). I would like to know if I'm eligible to apply for Work Permit - Type A. I've searched the forums and all links say that the rule has ...
I've been working for 4+ years in Belgium with WP Type - B requested by my employer. I've 8 more months to complete 5 Years in Belgium (from Date I've received my first Resident Permit). Would it be a good idea that I apply for ... Read More
Work Permit - Type A
Hello, I've been in Belgium for more than 4 years (4 Work Permit - Type B, 2 Single Permit so far). I would like to know if I'm eligible to apply for Work Permit - Type A. I've searched the forums and all links say that the rule has ... Read More
Holiday Certificate from Current Employer by Zabi1983
Dear Users, I have accepted a new opportunity in Brussels. The new HR asks for holiday certificate from the previous employer. When I contact with HR of the previous employer, I was told that as I was not a local hire but hired in India and on ...
Thank you for the response Aneesh ! I understood from multiple forums that 20 days is the legal holidays in Belgium per year but it always depends on number of working days in previous year. If I join a new job with Belgian Employer by end of this ... Read More
Holiday Certificate from Current Employer by Zabi1983
Dear Users, I have accepted a new opportunity in Brussels. The new HR asks for holiday certificate from the previous employer. When I contact with HR of the previous employer, I was told that as I was not a local hire but hired in India and on ...
Can anyone please help on this ? Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Singlepermit <singlepermit@ibz.fgov.be>Congratulations ! WP approval would be sent to employer through email & SP approval will be sent directly only to our personal email & not to the employer ? Read More
Holiday Certificate from Current Employer by Zabi1983
Dear Users, I have accepted a new opportunity in Brussels. The new HR asks for holiday certificate from the previous employer. When I contact with HR of the previous employer, I was told that as I was not a local hire but hired in India and on ...
I'm in same situation as Zabi1983. I currently work for an Indian employer & get 20 days of holidays per year plus 1 day credited every month. 32 Days in total. I'm joining a Belgian employer soon. I've utilised only around 10 days ... Read More
General Practitioner - Around Brussels
Thank you very much for the links ! I could find some GP around my area. Any personal recommendations from anyone based on experience ? Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
I'm in the same situation - what would be this proof? I'd like to not have a gap between the two employers but I believe that this will be inevitable as we have to make sure we stop working from current employer before SP is fully approved. ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Any insights regarding this would be of great help. Thanks ! Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Currently I work in expat contract and switching to Belgian employer (SP is under process). My wife is already working with her dependent SP. Will there be any impact for my wife's dependent WP because of the change of employer by me (from ... Read More
General Practitioner - Around Brussels
Hello, We're looking for a General Practitioner around Brussels / St.Josse Ten Noode/ Schaerbeek or nearby areas to opt as our Family doctor. Lady doctor is preferred. Please let me know if there are any suggestions or recommendations for ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
I'm in the same situation - what would be this proof? I'd like to not have a gap between the two employers but I believe that this will be inevitable as we have to make sure we stop working from current employer before SP is fully approved. ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
My application is submitted on 14th August & received admissibility notification on 20th September. Asking for additional clarification regarding the resignation proof that I'll resign from my current employer. Region: Flanders Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Yes, I received this clarification, although they asked me to submit my current WP, which I did submit to my employer. I wrote to them that I do not posses WP and also attached the resignation acceptance letter from my current employer.Thanks a lot ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Ministry - Request for Clarification - Current Employment End date I've received a request for clarification from Ministry (through my new employer) asking for the proof of future termination with my current employer with Specific End Date. Did ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Any insights on this would be of great help. Please assist.Isn't the starting date of a new work permit the day after the expiration date of the old one?Nope. As far as I know, the old WP would get cancelled once the new one is active. Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Any insights on this would be of great help. Please assist. Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
I work in an expat contract & got an offer from Belgian employer. My new employer has applied for my Single Permit and is under process. I'm currently in notice period with my current employer. My notice period goes till mid of November. If ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
One of my friend applied by first week of July. Got Admissibility by first week of September. For me, my employer has applied by first week of August , no updates yet. I believe there are no updates for the applications since late July. Region: ... Read More
Opening bank account with an apartment contract
Yes it's possible but you may need to get a HR letter from your employer. Read More
Convert Dependent WP (Single Permit) to Work permit - Type B by rajpnr
Hello, I work in expat contract for past 4+ years. My wife has joined me as dependent & is having the dependent Single Permit. She got a new job in Belgium. Her employer has informed that it is not possible to process an independent work permit ...
I don't know what to do in my case :( We've raised it again with her employer & they've informed that it is not possible to change the status from family re-unification to employee when I'm working in Belgium and she holds ... Read More
Convert Dependent WP (Single Permit) to Work permit - Type B
Hello, I work in expat contract for past 4+ years. My wife has joined me as dependent & is having the dependent Single Permit. She got a new job in Belgium. Her employer has informed that it is not possible to process an independent work permit ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
I've checked in Commune regarding this. They told me that it is possible to process an independent work permit for my wife (who currently has dependent SP). Also she may start working already with current dependent WP & can parallely process ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
I've checked in Commune regarding this. They told me that it is possible to process an independent work permit for my wife (who currently has dependent SP). Also she may start working already with current dependent WP & can parallely process ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
I work in expat contract & my wife is in Belgium as dependent. My wife got a new job & applied for Work Permit since the current one is dependent on mine. Employer of my wife says since she holds dependent work permit (Single Permit) , ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Should the Originals of Medical Certificate , Police Clearance Certificate be sent to the employer for Single Permit Processing ? My Belgian employer (Flanders) got only the scanned copies of those documents from me. I currently work in Belgium - ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
My employer still insists to pay the processing fee of 358 EUR :( For tax, both myself & my wife will be taxed more then ? Should the Originals of Medical Certificate , Police Clearance Certificate be sent to the employer for Single Permit ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Hi, I work in expat contract in Belgium. My wife came as a dependent to Belgium and got a new opportunity to work here. Her new employer is processing a seperate Work Permit for her. 1. The company which has recruited her has asked her to pay 358 ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Thank you very much madhuskp & PUser. So normally they should proceed Single Permit process by signing an undertaking form as in below ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Hello everyone, Thank you very much for the great insights on WP Processing. I'm new in this forum & this is my first post. I work for an Indian employer in Belgium as an expat & I've got a new job with a Belgian employer in ... Read More