therhapzody
Indian expat in Belgium
Forum posts
25
About me
Indian
Registration: 17 August 2019
My expat journey
Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Srizzy Thanks. Integration certificate is not necessary for the 5yr continuous employment route. I included it because I got one few years ago (took the test and did not have to attend any classes). Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
Finally Certificate of Nationality arrived today. Here is my timeline:1. Application Region: Zaventem2. Application Date: 12th May 2026 (Recevied a certificate the same day)3. Requested Documents: Birth Certificate (Apostled, translated)ID ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@gannam Congrats! Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Naouel cherif There's no other way to know other than checking Mon Dossier regularly. I applied in May as well and I'm still waiting. Did you hear anything yet? Read More
DOB discrepancy in Passport and Birth Certificate by Aaruinref
Hi everyone . Can someone please suggest a way forward for my issue. My wife is in India and am in Belgium,to process dependent visa I get to know that BC is mandatory. The issue here is her DOB in BC is Xx-YY-1984 and in passport and all other ...
I hope you solved this issue. If yes, can you please share your experience and the steps? 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 ...
Yes I did! Employee of a Belgian company 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 ...
If they want to play a shitty way, they can say that they've never received your request and so no process is ongoing... It's absolutely mandatory that you receive the annexe 16bis, as it protect yourself from abuse... Let's hope they ... 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 ...
Anybody who applied for a Permanent Residence Card D, where you were not given any acknowledgement (annexe 16bis)? Last October, I applied at Woluwe St. Lambert, and I was told that they don't issue any acknowledgements any more! Does 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 ...
Yes! They will still give you Annexe 49, as your SP application is in progress. But, you cannot work. 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 ...
After WP approval, I would wait for ~6weeks. After that, your employer can try to get an update from 'Direction Migration Economique'. --> This is where your employer would've submitted the renewal application. By default, you are ... 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 ...
Update from Commune: As my Resident card is expiring next week, which could be before I receive the Single Permit or Permanent Residence Type B, I'm asked to visit the commune on or a day before the current Residence card expiry. They would ... 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 consulted a lawyer and I was told that I can continue to work, as I have a work permit approved and there is still a month of validity on my resident card. But, as soon as my current resident card expires, I have to stop working, in a case where ... 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 ...
Update from Commune: As my Resident card is expiring next week, which could be before I receive the Single Permit or Permanent Residence Type B, I'm asked to visit the commune on or a day before the current Residence card expiry. They would ... 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 ...
If you have applied form flanders and the WP was approved after 17th June, then your company can apply for a temporary work permit to flanders administration(like older blue card) that is valid till your SP comes. This step is mandatory for you to ... 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 consulted a lawyer and I was told that I can continue to work, as I have a work permit approved and there is still a month of validity on my resident card. But, as soon as my current resident card expires, I have to stop working, in a case where ... Read More