gbsc0609
Belgian and Indian looking for information about Belgium
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65
About me
Belgian and Indian
Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi
Registration: 22 August 2019
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8-day registration rule with the competitive rental market Dilemma by Creator_HT
Hi everyone,I am a non-EU expat moving to Brussels very soon with my wife. I will be coming on a Single Permit (Visa D) and will be staying in a temporary Airbnb/hotel for about a week before officially starting my new job.I am currently facing a ...
In short try BBF apartment, you will get it very easily with min 3 month contract, second generally not possible to register within 8 days, mostly it is depends on commune. Most of the commune giving appointment to register yourself after 2 to 3 ... Read More
Renunciation and Surrender Certificate (Indian to Belgian) by gbsc0609
Hi all,I recently acquired Belgian citizenship and I’m now trying to complete the formalities related to my Indian citizenship to get OCI.I’m a bit confused about the process:Do I need to apply separately for Renunciation of Indian ...
@SimCityATThanks for reply,But, Actualy my question wasDo I need to apply separately for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship and a Surrender Certificate, or is surrendering the passport included as part of the renunciation process?In Belgium, based ... Read More
Renunciation and Surrender Certificate (Indian to Belgian)
Hi all,I recently acquired Belgian citizenship and I’m now trying to complete the formalities related to my Indian citizenship to get OCI.I’m a bit confused about the process:Do I need to apply separately for Renunciation of Indian ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SKRaja Congratulation,Today, I received a call from the Evere commune. After 8 months, they have requested an additional document called “One & Same.”They had already emailed me 4 months ago regarding the confirmation of my ... Read More
L card or B card for Dependent by dakbak
Hello All, My spouse is living in Belgium since 2021 and will be completing 5 years coming April 7th. I have L card and she is a non-working dependent.She has A card which expires September this year. Can we apply for L card or B card as she met the ...
@dakbak Provide your documents with ID, she can apply for LApply at least 5 month in advance before expiry of her A Card. Read More
A Card Unlimited Renewal or L Card Application by math7612
Hello everyone,I have 1 question. My Unlimited A card expires on November 11, and I am eligible to apply for the L card on September 25. At this point, do I need to renew my A card, or should I apply directly for the L card without renewing the A ...
@math7612 You were mentioned Sep 25, check again. if it will on Sep 26 then ignore text from the Edit, First apply for the Renewal Read More
A Card Unlimited Renewal or L Card Application by math7612
Hello everyone,I have 1 question. My Unlimited A card expires on November 11, and I am eligible to apply for the L card on September 25. At this point, do I need to renew my A card, or should I apply directly for the L card without renewing the A ...
Apply for your A card renewal at least 45 days before its expiry date. Based on your 5-year stay, you can apply for the L card. Since the L card approval process usually takes around 5 months, it is important to renew your A card in the meantime to ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SKRaja Hello Raja, One another friend got his passport after 7 and Half month (Evere Commune), Try to go to commune directly and tell them you have been waiting for 10 month and two person got the passport withing 8 and let us know. For me, I have ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@fabowuapp Evere commune has a special offer, Wait, Wait and Wait........... Read More
Applying for A card extension while waiting for L card. by Stranger_F
Hello,In December 2025 I applied for L card which means that I should get decision latest May 2026. Meanwhile my A card expires in April 2025, so I applied for A card extension recently as well. My concern is that A card extension request will be ...
@Gvad45 Sorry, I don't know about student year, I have been doing job here for 6 year Read More
Applying for A card extension while waiting for L card. by Stranger_F
Hello,In December 2025 I applied for L card which means that I should get decision latest May 2026. Meanwhile my A card expires in April 2025, so I applied for A card extension recently as well. My concern is that A card extension request will be ...
@Stranger_F In this case you have to apply for your renewal of A card and L card same time, L card generally takes 5 month, so In between you will get B in case no reply from ministry on your A card other wise A and after 5 month LAnd if you want to ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SKRaja Yes, my friend and his kids got their ID and passport within 8 months in Evere commune. He visited only 2 times. In my case, I have already visited 2 times, and even after 7 months I have not received any letter. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SKRaja But at least did you check with mail or with status appointment? One of my friends get withing 8 month. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SKRaja Hello, I have been waiting for 8 month since first submission date, I got confirmation mail from commune about positive review 3 month ago after completion of first 4 month, but till date I am waiting for my Nationality certificate.Evere ... Read More
Job change during L card processing period by tazlad
I applied for the Belgium Long term residence permit (L card) and received A 16bis in October 2025. My question concerns a job change during the L card processing period.My new job starts late April so it would be a few weeks after my 5 month period ...
@Gvad45 You must apply for renewal before 45 days, you will get B card and Latter L Read More