Peterjohn123
Thai expat in Belgium
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Registration: 19 August 2020
Family reunificatio EU (non Belgian) and Non-Eu citizen process by OK78
Hi everybody,My wife is Italian who lives in brussels right now. I am coming from Turkey. we would like to do the family reunification. To be honest we dont know where to start. We have been told that since she is not Belgian and european its kinda ...
If she sends an email to her commune and ask for a family reunion procedure with a Non-EU, she will be given all info and necessary documents to be submitted and federal fee also.This procedure is obviously and one of the procedures that any commune ... Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
@Rd Devils hoorayNot sure as it maybe just due to your situation?, I only see polices several times during the stay in Brussels. But they were all due to address changes. i have lived in Ixelles, Anderlecht, and Brussels 1000 for 5 years in total. ... Read More
After Belgium Nationality approved by Lucky and Lucky
hi to alli applied belgium nationality in january 2020 and in may 2020 nationality refused reason of language french . within 15 days i logged apeal against it..after 2 years in apeal of court i won a case. 29 april 2022 i receved dessicion letter ...
@arafalakyou reached the time requirements to obtained the nationality while submitting it.hence, its validity will not depends on whether you are in or out at the moment. Read More
Residential permit belgium for dependent by Kanchang
Hi everyone, I have a dependent visa for belgium which is valid for 6 months only. As per my understanding I either have to apply for a RP or renew my visa after expiry. I have come to belgium to join my husband only for two weeks as i work in ...
Well, we sent application for extension 5 months in advance (April23)We know that the ministry checked the files just 3 days after submission.But it keeps delay with no confirmation/response until after 5 months of submission.We asked 1000 to check ... Read More
What type of alien card do i have to apply for, A or B? by prince A.O
hi Am a new international student in Antwerp, Merksem. Please can you help me with the following questions;What type of alien card do i have to apply for, A or B?can i share with me the website? Do i have to apply for a national insurance number ...
Hi!It’s kind of weird that you have not seen the information on the city of Antwerpt but A is the ONLY choice you can apply for as a new comer.Why do you think that you can apply for B?You can NEVER get a B card before 5 years of stay as an ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@Peterjohn123 I understand thanks for your insights. I will give it a try. I want them to at least start my file and my eID to be the last file they will require from me to send my file. -@mjzkIf I understand correctly from you that you would like ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@BMM996210 it’s just for my knowledge, could you let me know where did you get the news that D card is not auto approved? Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@mjzk You can ask for appointment and luckily if you will have your physical card on hand at that appointment then it will be good to go.Technically speaking, its likely they will not consider your application when you have no valid eID card. It ... Read More
Application for F card (orange card almost expired) by GuestPoster7710
Dear all,I have a huge problem and I thought maybe someone here can help me.I first came to Belgium as a student but then got married from a Belgian and now I'm in the process of obtaining an F card since August 2022. I recently started a new job on ...
Hi i live in belgium with my stepmother 5 years and i will work here with full declaration contract forever but there is a problem my orange card refused every six months later behind my stepmother is old and take pension per month 1,475€ ... 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 ...
There is no such document as intend to leave.but as you describe, I think you can already draft something like that with all you need to say. That would normally works. You dont really need a template. Just tell what you are going to do and ... Read More
Art 9Bis humanitarian visa in under 10 months by prashantagarwal1985
I was recently granted right to stay in the country on the basis on ART 9bis. From start to finish I did all the follow ups and process myself.No lawyer involved Happy to help people in similar situation. its possible ( dont give up and stay strong )
I was recently granted right to stay in the country on the basis on ART 9bis. From start to finish I did all the follow ups and process myself.No lawyer involved Happy to help people in similar situation. its possible ( dont give up and stay strong ... Read More
Do FWO years count towards permanent residency? by GuestPoster7710
Dear all,I now live and work in Belgium with F card, since I got married to a Belgian. Before that I also did a PhD through a scholarship from FWO. That was for 4 years. Therefore I have been living in Belgium for about 4.5 years. Four as PhD paying ...
@Peterjohn123 this doesn't really answer my question. -@Max7710Well! The thing is its counted if you worked, payed tax and apply for D/L card! Look, D/L !!!!You might dig more into thoes cards regulation before asking as you even dont understand my ... Read More
Do FWO years count towards permanent residency? by GuestPoster7710
Dear all,I now live and work in Belgium with F card, since I got married to a Belgian. Before that I also did a PhD through a scholarship from FWO. That was for 4 years. Therefore I have been living in Belgium for about 4.5 years. Four as PhD paying ...
you can ask for F+ when reaching 5 years on F cardyou can apply for nationality as you have F card and you have lived for 5 years Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@ABS25 indeed, but if they tend to refuse, they usually do it after 1-2 months and do not wait until 4.Only in some exceptional cases where its too complex and requires the involvement of multiple parties then you may hear negative in the 4th month. Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@bruggeling1 hi, thanks for sharing your experience. May I know how soon after rejection could you reapply again? Is there a reason you reapplied only after 2 years? Thanks im advance. -@deebardoA rejection always come with a reason. As soon as you ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@woodcookDo you know what is the rationale for this? I had an orange card for 6 months which led to an F card (reuniting with a EU resident here). However, since then, he has gotten his Belgian citizenship..... I am doubting whether the orange card ... Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
You can ask her directly.Luana Dell'AieraBureau Long Séjour - Suivi non UEluana.dellaiera@ibz.fgov.beTél. : 02/793.86.93SPF IntérieurOffice des EtrangersDirection Accès et Long Séjournot sure if she still work :) Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
Its possible that they did not answer clearly.in should be in possession of B or A or K or …see https://www.droitsquotidiens.be/fr/question/comment-obtenir-le-statut-de-resident-longue-duree-en-belgique Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
I got this reply from infodesk@ ibz. be -@hssn601What is the signature of that email?it should come from Long term residency/stay department.I would reply back to them with a link to Agii. It seems the person replied to you are newbie. Read More
do 5 years of study in Belgium count for Citizenship Declaration ! by Maria_sid
Hey Guys ! How are you :), Just a question please. As an Egyptian citizen, could you tell me if I came to Belgium to study for five years on a long term student visa "type D" (obtaining a bachelor's degree and then a master's ...
@Maria_sidYou need to live in Belgium as a student for 10 years before you can apply for a permanent residence. Your 10 years will be considered 5years. -@Ice LyleNot true, although 10 years of student stay counted as 5 full years for Long term ... Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
As per immigration department L-card can not be applied directly you need to have B card first. I have never heared of this requirement.Dear,To qualify for unlimited stay, you must have an A-card for 5 years without interruption and comply with the ... Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
@scag9087 there was an update due to this but I cannot find it. I knew it as it comes from immigration alert from tax companies PwC or Deloitte…but its true that its no longer allowed posted worker to ask for Long term residency because ... Read More
Need help about application by sardar81
I submit my application and its status is imported wot does it mean. Tx
Hello I need help I submitted my application for family reunion since February 23 and my status states currently being examined that I don't understand -@fb2588757I think it would take upto 9 months for non-EU or 6 months with EU citizens, no? Read More
do 5 years of study in Belgium count for Citizenship Declaration ! by Maria_sid
Hey Guys ! How are you :), Just a question please. As an Egyptian citizen, could you tell me if I came to Belgium to study for five years on a long term student visa "type D" (obtaining a bachelor's degree and then a master's ...
@Maria_sidHiHow did it go with you since u posted this inquiry?My daughter is in the same situation now in Brussels. Appreciate your advise after those years ? -@mohhmm1963the author may not go back to this forum anymore.but per the law, she ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@peterjohn1104 I live in Ghent. After interview with the police I checked on mon dossier and I found my birth certificate there. When did you apply? -@Chika Irenei got nationality last month. But they did not upload it. So I would like to check to ... Read More
Belgian nationality with F+ by pavcar
Hi everyone,Hope y,all are having a great day.So icame to Belgium as a reunion with a family member of an eu state. I have lived here for 5 years now and i have obtained the f+.I going for my nationality and i don't quite understand the ...
Hi everyone,Hope y,all are having a great day.So icame to Belgium as a reunion with a family member of an eu state. I have lived here for 5 years now and i have obtained the f+.I going for my nationality and i don't quite understand the ... Read More
Residential permit belgium for dependent by Kanchang
Hi everyone, I have a dependent visa for belgium which is valid for 6 months only. As per my understanding I either have to apply for a RP or renew my visa after expiry. I have come to belgium to join my husband only for two weeks as i work in ...
@Peterjohn123so I went there in commune and after investigation we found that the commune previously has sent the documents in wrong department of ministry . So it was there mistake & hopefully they will process it faster. -@somyapradhan06Thats ... Read More
Residential permit belgium for dependent by Kanchang
Hi everyone, I have a dependent visa for belgium which is valid for 6 months only. As per my understanding I either have to apply for a RP or renew my visa after expiry. I have come to belgium to join my husband only for two weeks as i work in ...
Hey ! My name is Somya. I am a dependent. My husband’s and mine rip card got expired on 31st march 2023. We both went to commune etterbeek on 28th march before expiry. They took my husband’s fingerprints and did all formalities and he ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
Is there any body who got nationality in Brussels 1000? Read More
I was not issued an orange card by thebluestoneinc
i Put in for a legal cohabitation with my e.u partner,I was not given an orange card..was only given a paper that has a bsn number,I have been approved. I have been scheduled for an apointment in may,would I be getting an orange card or the 5 ...
i Put in for a legal cohabitation with my e.u partner,I was not given an orange card..was only given a paper that has a bsn number,I have been approved. I have been scheduled for an apointment in may,would I be getting an orange card or ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@peterjohn1104 Yes its weird. On point of birth certificate, it is mandatory that they put up your birth certificate on the Belgian model in the profile after the nationality is approved. I know it for many other people and it was always put up in ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
Hello everybody...i ben belgian.I see my Nationality certificate today..i log in through Itsme and commune upload my Nationality certificate. -@Muhammad Hanif69Congrats :) Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@bruggeling1 hi! What publication is that? I got refused a few days ago exactly because of the orange card they say that it doesn’t count toward the uninterrupted stay but accepted my Bachelors degree as part of integrating even though it was ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@vocicag725 Hi, I am Belgian. Commune sent an email to invite for an ID card. 4 months 2 weeks -@Peterjohn123And you did not observe any modification in your profile on mon dossier? And your foreigner ID is not blocked/cancelled? -@ABS25I could no ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@vocicag725 Hi, I am Belgian. Commune sent an email to invite for an ID card. 4 months 2 weeks -@Peterjohn123And you did not observe any modification in your profile on mon dossier? And your foreigner ID is not blocked/cancelled? -@ABS25I could no ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@vocicag725 Hi, I am Belgian. Commune sent an email to invite for an ID card. 4 months 2 weeks Read More
Unable to see who consulted my file on mon dossier(ibz) by ABS25
Hello all. I (and another person) so two different persons have been experiencing a problem (since one week now) in which we cannot see who accessed/consulted my national register file online on mon dossier. If someone else also experiencing this ...
@vocicag725 have you seen from thoes records during last 4 months anything from FPS INTERIEUR FOREIGN OFFICE? Probably thats when foreign office checked the nationality file :) Read More
What will happen if I miss the date to get an orange card? by thewayiaskwhy
Hello allI missed the date to get an orange card…. Is here anyone who knows what will happen? I didn’t get any response from the immigration yet….thank you in advance ..
Its normally not an issue and you just come to pick up another date 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 ...
@Peterjohn123 hello sirOnly one week lefted for the completion of Process time 4 months.but great i did not recieve anything...i hope the decision will be positive. -@Muhammad Hanif69i hope that also :)lets wait for the good news and pls keep us ... Read More
Unable to see who consulted my file on mon dossier(ibz) by ABS25
Hello all. I (and another person) so two different persons have been experiencing a problem (since one week now) in which we cannot see who accessed/consulted my national register file online on mon dossier. If someone else also experiencing this ...
@Peterjohn123 Actually its an issue with foreigner's ID only that this history is not available since 3 march. I have confirmed this with atleast 5 people until now. They all face this issue but no body knows why. -@ABS25I actually see the data just ... Read More
Unable to see who consulted my file on mon dossier(ibz) by ABS25
Hello all. I (and another person) so two different persons have been experiencing a problem (since one week now) in which we cannot see who accessed/consulted my national register file online on mon dossier. If someone else also experiencing this ...
@Peterjohn123 Actually its an issue with foreigner's ID only that this history is not available since 3 march. I have confirmed this with atleast 5 people until now. They all face this issue but no body knows why. -@ABS25I actually see the data ... Read More
Unable to see who consulted my file on mon dossier(ibz) by ABS25
Hello all. I (and another person) so two different persons have been experiencing a problem (since one week now) in which we cannot see who accessed/consulted my national register file online on mon dossier. If someone else also experiencing this ...
I have not seen any updates since 1 Mar. The last consulting was 1 Mar and no more updating till now. But I am not sure if its really an issue or in fact no body accessed my file during that period. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@Peterjohn123so for the 35 days for the commune to check the file - in my case in the accusé de réception paper was give to me indicated that the file has been submitted to the prosecutors same day i applied (in the signature)that ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@Peterjohn123 im now 4 months exactly. how about you? so do you mean that by law after 4 months passes (with a positive reply/ or no reply at all from the persecutors) then the commune must register us within 2 week?i’m honestly not sure if i ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@vocicag725 when will your deadline of 4 months pass? I asked organization that helps nationality application and they said usually commune has 1-2 weeks for a last minute response from the prosecutor but rather than that they could not take it ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@anonymous mister I have seen one mentioned that he retrieved from the Work Department of the region he works. But I forgot where I saw it. Its probably you could have a try. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@bruggeling1 Thanks for the detailed explanation. I can see why they said so from your explanation. The first application was denied, in which we accepted the decision and then reapplied. It was stated that since we accepted the decision my ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@peterjohn1104I have card F and my orange card lead to the issuance of the card F.However, find below the information regarding orange card that lead towards card F as described by my commune."The period on the orange card or registration ... Read More
Acquiring Nationality while on deputation for a indian company by anonymous mister
Hi ,I wanted to clarify regarding a situation. I have my PR and the commune mentioned that I am eligible to apply for nationality. If I apply and change my nationality from Indian(of course I will apply for OCI ) to Belgian, Will I still be able to ...
Hi ,I wanted to clarify regarding a situation. I have my PR and the commune mentioned that I am eligible to apply for nationality. If I apply and change my nationality from Indian(of course I will apply for OCI ) to Belgian, Will I still be able to ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@Peterjohn123I still have a bit of an around a week and then i will pass 4 months. And then will get to the second stage of waiting 2 more months 😊 -@vocicag725Lets hope we all have soon. I will keep you informed if I got something new on ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@vocicag725 I was taught in an integration course that if the registered refusal letter reaches the applicant later than the deadline then its also voidedi think you are also positive and we just wait for them. How many days have you been waiting? Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@Peterjohn123 Thanks for the update.yes indeed same i were told when i contacted them couple of days ago.I was just under the thought that they maybe have sent a letter but it was lost as most of the letters. Sounds like Brussels commune takes the ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@Peterjohn123 would be great! Thanks a million -@vocicag725So, they replied that if there is nothing received before 4 months then it deems to be accepted.Now I need to wait for invitation because they need to make change to nationality and bla ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@Peterjohn123 apparently they need two more months after the 4 months .. thats what they mentioned to me (2 months for administrative work)its also mentioned in my declaration. They asked me to wait till they send me. -@vocicag725Yes normally the ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
@vocicag725 Hi,the last update on my dossier was when I got my name changed, long before declaration.nothing is changed during the declaration process. It actually means nothing is changed If nothing is updated as negative decision will have no ... Read More
Vehicle loan request by aykutg88
Hi everyone.I couldn't see any topics about vehicle loan applications before on the forum so I wanted to share our own experience that we had last week. Someone who have made similar requests or who are thinking of making similar requests, ...
@Peterjohn123 Thanks for your advices. Do you mean KBC? -@aykutg88Yes all the banks,KBC ING or BNP.My friends told me it highly depends on the branch and the agent who looks at your files.if it still does not work, you could also contact a Broker ... Read More
Vehicle loan request by aykutg88
Hi everyone.I couldn't see any topics about vehicle loan applications before on the forum so I wanted to share our own experience that we had last week. Someone who have made similar requests or who are thinking of making similar requests, ...
I have lived for 7 years in Belgium and with a temporary residence card, I am told that I will not get a loan anyway so its not unbelievable to you. And the temporary residence card is the reason of refusal.They dont care about my 50K EUR in the ... Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
@Peterjohn123 Hi, thanks for your answers! That's great news actually! So you asked the Long-term department of the Immigration ministry when you will be eligible for D card before you applied for it? They actually perform the calculation and tell ... Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
For me, it is the date I got the confirmation that they registered me at the “waiting” foreign register or Annex 15 when I came in Belgium with Visa type D. So I had the National number at the time.It does not count when I got the A ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@bruggeling1 thanks!congrats to your nationality!although I share with you the refusal due to master degree. I was taught in an integration course that it should be no problem. Even I read a study document from EU level that they accept diploma for ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@bruggeling1 thanks for sharing. May I ask if your orange card was due to the application of F card so thats why it should not be considered interruption?thanks! Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
Hi,I tried to read, understand to see if I could give some info but I am sorry that reading your replies to the end makes me forget what your problem is.I would simplify it as:first time when I got the A cardperiod when I was a studentperiod when I ... Read More
how to apply a working permit by myself by Yzza_13
Hi. I'm here in Belgium. I would like to know how to apply a working permit by myself. Please help.
@Yzza_13 you cant if you have not worked for 3/4 yearssearching Limited Single permit and Unlimited single permit Read More
Belgium vacation days by salamander2023
Hi everyone,I was thinking about moving to Belgium from another European country.I am pretty shocked about this ridiculous holiday system in place.When I start working in July, then I cannot take any vacation days for the rest of the year. And in ...
I would be suggested holidays without pay and I wont see it rediculous as how would I take pay holidays that I have not accumulated for? What if I just take paid holidays and quit? Read More
Interruption in legal stay by residencecuriousity
Hi community,I have a question regarding obtaining status of long term resident. Is the gap between obtaining A cards (although combine permit is approved, same employer) considered as an interruption? Period between two A cards is covered with ...
@residencecuriousityHoi my friend, I tend to reply but I think you should search on this forum. It has been replied so many time just more or less the type of interruption you are mentioning. Even in Google.tip: its called administration interruption Read More
Beligum single permit status by GuestPoster8299
My file is submitted to embassy on 08 feb when it will be approved? Any idea?Beligum single work permit
My file is submitted to embassy on 08 feb when it will be approved? Any idea?Beligum single work permit -@Jay Shah3Did you even try to do a “search” before asking a popular question??? Read More
If I unregister from Belgium do I still pay kadaster for my property? by Whatever61
I used to be a Belgian resident and I built a house in Belgium. Now I'm unregistered from Belgium and a resident somewhere else.I'm renting the house to someone currently. .If I'm not a resident do I still pay kadaster at all in Belgium?Or I have to ...
thats what I thought for the double tax treaty thats why I mentioned it might depend on his/her situation.Some countries that I know dont care about income generated abroad but it does not mean that I do not have to pay tax. I must pay tax on either ... Read More
Family residence card by SK_A
Hello, I am new on this forum and I have a question about a family residence card. I've been living here in Belgium since 2017 with my family and working as an IT Professional. Last month I got my L card. My family, wife and children have A ...
Hello, I am new on this forum and I have a question about a family residence card. I've been living here in Belgium since 2017 with my family and working as an IT Professional. Last month I got my L card. My family, wife and children have A card and ... Read More
Current permanent residence processing time by Peterjohn123
Hi guys, Could you pls share here the processing time of your permanent application (card D - L)? Thanks
@Peterjohn123 Hey Peter, I have seen a lot of replies where you and others have said that you got the L card on the same day when you went after the deadline. What do you mean? Do they provide you a physical card on the same day? or they just submit ... Read More
If I unregister from Belgium do I still pay kadaster for my property? by Whatever61
I used to be a Belgian resident and I built a house in Belgium. Now I'm unregistered from Belgium and a resident somewhere else.I'm renting the house to someone currently. .If I'm not a resident do I still pay kadaster at all in Belgium?Or I have to ...
I used to be a Belgian resident and I built a house in Belgium. Now I'm unregistered from Belgium and a resident somewhere else.I'm renting the house to someone currently. .If I'm not a resident do I still pay kadaster at all in Belgium?Or I have to ... Read More
Getting my ID card A quickly by M14K79
Hello,I have an appointment with the commune to order for my card A, and I am being told it will take a minimum of 15 days for the commune to get back to me.I would really like to get my card quickly, and I hear I will have to pay more if I want an ...
in my commune, if I apply before 2pm then I have it the following day! If its after 2pm then it will take another day to be processed Read More
Current permanent residence processing time by Peterjohn123
Hi guys, Could you pls share here the processing time of your permanent application (card D - L)? Thanks
Dears, I would like some help here on PR processing time as well. I am residing and working in Belgium since 2016. Clearly more than 5 year mark for PR. While I resided in 1000 commune, I had applied for PR by mail around April 2022. They wrote to ... 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 ...
hello dear groupi applied Belgium citizenship two months ago and the Commune gave me 4 months for decision.does anyone know i am still in risk or not?some people says that if you do not have refusal in two months so you crossed the risk time...does ... Read More
civil registry vs foreign registry ( b card / l card) by bluespark123
Hello. There have been lots of discussions on B card vs L card already. applying for B card SEEMS safer cause they might accept it a bit more readily than the L card (as I was on onsite assignment for couple years). but I see that B card grants ...
B card has no deadline to be approved and its upto the ministry to decide. While L card has clear deadline and clear criterias. Read More
Questions regarding the Visa Procedure by luiseva
Hello, I’m a Turkish citizen and I have some questions regarding the application form and I have ne one to ask. If I make any mistake in the application, I have to apply again and the visa fee is too high in Turkey so I have to get it done in ...
although I have no experience with Sport/Culture visa. But in general, i think it will be more or less the same.Indeed, the visa duration depends on your purpose. As a tourist, you might prove your trip and accomodations as well. An attestation from ... Read More
Belgian citizenship by naturalization: exceptional merit by woodcook
I don't know if this subject has already been covered, if so, someone could please point me in the right direction.Has anyone ever used their PhD as the basis for an application for Belgian citizenship through the special interest naturalization ...
I have never heard any one. Or maybe my friends are not amongst the top notch or have a lot of welknown prizes or maybe Nobel…There is no deadline in this case. Read More
Belgium Citizenship Processing Time Brussels/Forest by KevinSteen
Hey all, Hope you'all doing great. I applied for Belgium citizenship last week in Forest Brussels. I was just wondering what is the processing time now a days? Can anyone share experience for Forest commune in particular or Brussels in general? ...
@KevinSteen thanks for clarification.did you get a confirmation that your files were forwarded to the King office several days/weeks after the submission or you got a receipt stating that your files were forwarded the same day of your submission? Read More
Can Spouse work on dependent visa by eabhshe
Hello All, I have an offer from a company in Brussels. My confusion is whether my wife would be able to get a job on dependent visa? If she get a job, Is it require to apply work permit or can she work on dependent visa? It seems there is change in ...
@komalsinghk2 he needs the residence permit Read More
Belgium Citizenship Processing Time Brussels/Forest by KevinSteen
Hey all, Hope you'all doing great. I applied for Belgium citizenship last week in Forest Brussels. I was just wondering what is the processing time now a days? Can anyone share experience for Forest commune in particular or Brussels in general? ...
Just an update to community, I got citizenship after 6 months. Best wishes for all those who are waiting or intending to apply. -@KevinSteenHi Kevin, congrats, but I see that you said you applied around mid Oct 22 so its Mid Feb 23 which is 4 mths ... Read More
Work permit rejected by AnnaSe
Hi everyone! I’m a non-EU citizen and my company applied for a WP for me in January. And the mean time I was in Belgium and my residency permit ran out during the time the application was processed. Now I received a negative decision. Does ...
Hi, the rejection is because the employer wants me and nobody from the local labor market. so they ask for more clarifications. -@Salma Azizit is probably due to the fact that your employer did not provide enough information.normal single permit as ... Read More
Nationality Application Status by Peterjohn123
Hi All,I think it is probably not bad to have a topic where we could share any timeline of citizenship approval.Please share your timeline if it is possible :)
@Peterjohn123 Just renewal of residence card -@ABS25Its probably not an issue as that annex states that you are already in an extension progress. Having it expires let you face admin issues for other paper works (like to proof your identity…) ... Read More
Nationality Application Status by Peterjohn123
Hi All,I think it is probably not bad to have a topic where we could share any timeline of citizenship approval.Please share your timeline if it is possible :)
@Peterjohn123 Hello peter. What are possible evidences of getting removed from national register? What if someone has gap of 2 days in annexe 15 renewal just because they could not go to commune for extension of annexe 15? Although never removed ... Read More
Minimum salary for highly skilled worker Brussels by Theking123
Hello guys,I have a question the minimum salary required in Brussels for highly skilled workers is 47174 euros.The company offered me:*Gross salary 42254 euros/ 13.92 months*360 euros per month premium (because I won't take a car) (it will be ...
Added as suplement to my previous statementhttps://www.vlaanderen.be/toelating-tot-arbeid/toelating-tot-arbeid-lonen-en-toeslagen#q-d9778565-7657-4787-87ee-053faa2ee7c7the last FAQ Read More
Minimum salary for highly skilled worker Brussels by Theking123
Hello guys,I have a question the minimum salary required in Brussels for highly skilled workers is 47174 euros.The company offered me:*Gross salary 42254 euros/ 13.92 months*360 euros per month premium (because I won't take a car) (it will be ...
It is sufficient but I mean for papers for the government not for me, as for me it is more than sufficient -@Theking123From my experience, benefits are calculated in the Gross so if you add up all benefits and your gross passes the minimum then its ... Read More
H card or A card by Mohsen Sabermoghadam
Hi all dudes .Would you please let me know the practical difference and advantages/disadvantages of H card (granted to highly skilled workers)and A card. Which one would be superior in the case of requesting permanent work permit.? Best wishes
Hi all dudes .Would you please let me know the practical difference and advantages/disadvantages of H card (granted to highly skilled workers)and A card. Which one would be superior in the case of requesting permanent work permit.? Best wishes ... Read More
Nationality Application Status by Peterjohn123
Hi All,I think it is probably not bad to have a topic where we could share any timeline of citizenship approval.Please share your timeline if it is possible :)
@AlexFromBelgium Hello Alex, is it true that when there is an interruption in someone's residence, interrupt is written on certificate of residence with history? -@ABS25We can download the history of residency from IRIS or the commune website. ... Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
Hello , Anone here applied for nationality in the month of September 2022 . decision received or still in waiting phase . Commume told me that normally it takes 4 month. mine is over 4 months and still no decision / updates/ existing L card is still ... Read More
Family reunification visa to Belgium by Tonuss93
Good day to everyone) Thank you in advance for your replies My question will be about the family reunification visa to Belgium. My story started in summer 2015 when I was married with the Georgian man (but he has unlimited Belgian residence) in ...
@Azqa Afzal family reunion with non-EU may take max 9 months! If you are lucky than it could be 50% shorter than that otherwise reaching the deadline is not unusual. Read More
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 ...
It really depends on the branch. But I met AXA and KBC Brussels both refused loan to A card holder. They want permanent card.Not sure if it depends on the agent who receive the file but I got angry due to this kind of difference where someone who ... Read More
Expired date for renew Orange Card but EU citizen in the meantime by MMeMorgana
What happens if you miss to renew the orange card (attestation d' Immatriculation) stamp before the date expires? Mine was expended in March and expired in July 11 but since I got a lot of work in Luxembourg (country) this summer I never had time to ...
What does the reason of the orange card? Should it has any outcome? Thats weird afaik that if you do not extend your orange card than you could not prove that you are in a residence process. So if it is expired, it is void, then you may lost your ... Read More
Nationality application- Interrupted work by bc2910
Hi there,I work in Belgium under the single permit regime and I would like to know what would be the implications of having 2 weeks of interruption between two jobs for the nationality application. Thank you
@Jimsenthe interruption is actually caused by the residency. in many cases, people are given residency due to full time work (limited duration contract based work permit and residence permit in combination to limited single permit as in recent ... Read More
Studies done in Belgium as proof of social integration in Belgium by ABS25
Hello everyone. I need opinion of people who have personally experienced this situation or have a legal knowledge about it. My question is, the studies done in Belgium(for 5 continuous years) and it did not result yet in form of diploma but passed ...
@ABS25 if you worked 468 days with social contribution is fine. Uninterrupted working is for people who do not submit diplomas. But, did you get permanent residence based also on thoes years of study? Read More
Studies done in Belgium as proof of social integration in Belgium by ABS25
Hello everyone. I need opinion of people who have personally experienced this situation or have a legal knowledge about it. My question is, the studies done in Belgium(for 5 continuous years) and it did not result yet in form of diploma but passed ...
@richeekdey3 Thanks. Just to mention, meanwhile i talked to ADDE, they told 5 years of continuous study is enough to prove as social integration. Another lawyer also said the same. My commune also said its enough in some way and you can submit the ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@SimCityAT why are you so passive aggressive every time? Whenever I see an answer from you under this topic, always so irritating. If you do not have answer please stop replying people waiting in stress. Thank you. -@hypatiaaWell, I think he replied ... Read More
Permanent residence VS nationality by Waleedov
After five years, do I apply for permanent residence first and then apply for nationality? Or I can just apply for nationality straight and skip the visa?
First you need to have L or D card.If you gave A card then how commune is saying all in place?? -@eshwarraj09Well, that is why I am confused!They told me all documents are ok! but I am worried it will be refused because of a misunderstanding. ... Read More
Permanent residence VS nationality by Waleedov
After five years, do I apply for permanent residence first and then apply for nationality? Or I can just apply for nationality straight and skip the visa?
@Peterjohn123 Thank you. But I don't think this is accurate. Because applying for a D card is ~ 6 months process time. Nationality is another 6 months. And both give you a permanent stay. I searched the forum and online, I don't see anywhere that ... Read More
EID certificate revoked by richeekdey3
Hey all,So I came back from Cyprus yesterday and entered via Eindhoven. So I know the card is still valid (it's valid till 2032). I tried to use my EID today to check something and it wouldn't work. When I used the EID viewer, it says my security ...
@ABS25 no its not. Changing address is an update process on the information linked to the residency and it does not need to revoke/reassign the card certificate, which is used for authenticity validation.if address is confirmed then indeed, it needs ... Read More
Applying B or L card after 5 Years stay in Belgium by eshwarraj09
Dear All, Looking for some suggestion: I received my First Work Permit on 8th Feb 2017, Reached Belgium on March 28th, 2017. My First Resident Permit Start date is July 12th, 2017. Can I apply for B or L Card in the next couple of weeks(Which means ...
@BMM996210if you jump to the employer on the next working day from the last working day of the previous employer then its fine.The gap here mean not a single day without paying social security in term of Single permit/full time worker.If you do not ... Read More
Application for belgian Nationality if D Card is applied? by Ricky0210
Hello , Last month i applied for D-card as i completed uninterrupted 5 years Stay here.. i was informed that i am also eligible to directly apply for belgian citizen ship.. is this understanding correct? I have already recieved Annex 16 bis from ...
@Waleedov it might not be intepreted correctly but the Law is clear that you in anycase, must in a possession of an UNLIMITED residence permit in order to apply for citizenship.if the unlimited permit application is in process then in NO case you ... Read More
Citizenship application - Proof of economic integration by taizehere
I don't know if this question as been asked and answered before, pardon me. I am living here as EU family member and during the last five years of living together, I did a Master degree program and completed my PhD this September.By January 2nd, ...
@Anup13 Thanks for your reply but I logged into the site and found no activities relating to pension contribution during the period of my PhD. -@taizehereIts weird that someone still confirm clearly that a PhD student get social security deducted. ... Read More