gannam
Ukrainian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 30 June 2020
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Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@glassofsodathere will be a new residence permit, usually for 1 year. Read More
12 months salary before applying for "sejour ilimite"? by nyamani77
Hello, I faced a bizarre situation today: I completed 5 years of legal non-interrupted residence in Belgium as per 14 August 2025. I worked for >700 days (as per ONSS) but in two jobs. between the two jobs there was a few months of interruption ...
@nyamani77 Maybe it is because you asked for L type which is based on work and you have some gaps there. I would try to apply to B which is based on 5 years uninterrupted residence plus integration/economic participation... Before considering a big ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@umutgulum That's why I am waiting so long:) already had to cancel one working trip... I do hope "months" is closer to 3 than to 4 or 5 :) Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@Mehrdad_AS yes, they did. The list was written on the website, and I prepared everything possible, including copies of all previous residence permits, work permits, passport, etc. Everything was accepted into the file. Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@math7612 at the commune desk Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@math7612 they say to apply 3 months in advance, but commune said residence renewal might take 4 months so advised to get annex at the date of expiry. I am waiting 2 months - nothing yet, only consultations of my dossier activity. I can see in my ... 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 ...
The apostille should be on the document itself. For sworn translation - the translator ties document and translation and puts his stamp, that is enough. Read More
L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F
Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un séjour légal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...
@ashiseverywhere This is so true! My municipality looked into computer and told me to start applying in the mid July, and I only arrived to Belgium in August. I think I'd better wait until at least registration date:) Read More
Brussels areas by SashaMNE
In a month we are moving to Brussels (a couple with two primary school kids). We will be looking for an apartment, with nice neighbourhood and good primary and secondary schools. First choice would be Etterbeek, but it's not decided yet so we are ...
@gannam And it was in August. We managed to find a school, not all but some were very responsive. Read More
Brussels areas by SashaMNE
In a month we are moving to Brussels (a couple with two primary school kids). We will be looking for an apartment, with nice neighbourhood and good primary and secondary schools. First choice would be Etterbeek, but it's not decided yet so we are ...
@SashaMNE I found couple schools, went to website and have written a request for enrolling/meeting. We went to the schools which replied, I asked my colleagues to call the school to arrange the meeting. Luckily the director spoke a little English. ... Read More
Brussels areas by SashaMNE
In a month we are moving to Brussels (a couple with two primary school kids). We will be looking for an apartment, with nice neighbourhood and good primary and secondary schools. First choice would be Etterbeek, but it's not decided yet so we are ...
DASPA is available only for kids after 12... for the schools you might get good advice in fb group Belgian Schools Network: Public, Private, Home. Just register there and ask a question, or you can search in group by key words, there were lots of ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@Nadeem Irfan you need to show 30 months of work, so for me it was from the date I could show full payslips. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
@Srizzy There is history of residence certificate, you can download it from your commune website. There one can find the first date registed Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
@bluespark123 Mutuel is usually linked to you. As for extra insurance, it depends. For example, work-provided DKV allowed to retain profile after resigning if you have been with them about 3 (? do not remember) years. You need to look into your ... Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
Probably it is holidays season... I submitted in October, got approved in 5 days but then waited until December for residence approval... Read More