Jimsen
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 02 February 2021
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
@Nadeem Irfan: Hope, you can get 2-3 months extension. Try for leave without pay. Meanwhile, search for a new job in your domain. There are many people who are in similar situation unfortunately. Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
@Srizzy: I suggest to ask / get confirmation from the commune / Expat Helpdesk Brussels / immigration lawyer. Read More
Working in Belgium under a Single Permit - Who your employer is by ruslan.galkanov
I was told recently (and verified with with the Law on Foreigners of 1980) that even though your single permit can be granted continuously on a five-year basis, then, when you want to apply for an unlimited permit and later requalify it into another ...
The question is how did you get the work permit / visa for the first time (and extension).it seems something is missing here. Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
@sanjaymd1984: I suggest you start with your Région language from now. The things can be difficult & different after 6 months / 1 year. Then you will have to wait more in case you are not ready with the language certificate.May be, you ... Read More
A card = Useless by umairsaeed01
So I have come up to a conclusion that the Temporary A card is the most useless one in Belgium1) Cant apply for car loan 2) Cant apply for cash loan 3) Cant apply for Housing loan4) Cant apply for credit card (I got rejected twice from ING even ...
@umairsaeed01: A card is a temporary work authorisation. It’s not easy to give a loan to a temporary worker. Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
I think there are 2 different fees. Application fees and Registration fees. check with commune. Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
You need to pay online Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
@ak2134 :No.The birth certificate (date) should not be older than 6 months. Read More
B card processing time by noblefish
Hello, has anyone applied for a B card in Ghent recently? If so, can you please share the processing time for it? Contemplating getting a B card if the processing time is faster than the 5 months for a L card. Thanks!
@eveme111 :Many of my friends did not pay social security for 2/3 years out of 5 years. They paid social security for last 2 years and received PR as well as Belgium nationality. Read More
Annex46 cancellation by eveme111
What should be the procedure if due to some unforeseen circumstances someone want to stepback and continue with current employer where as he/she accepted the contract from new employer and the new employer also processed the work authorisation and ...
@eveme111 :You may think to work as a freelancer in future on a Professional card to avoid all mess related to Single work permit. 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 :)
@vocicag725 :There was no interview / police visit for my friend for Belgium nationality. 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 :)
@Jo2345 : Saint-Josse 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 :)
@Jo2345I think there is a bit of delay in process. My friend received the nationality this week and it’s already 4 months 2 weeks. Read More
Buying house on child name
Hello,I have following questions regarding buying a house on name of my child. Is it possible/feasible to buy house on my son’s name? He is 20 and holds Belgium nationality. He is currently studying at university.Is it possible to pay mortgage ... Read More
It's not been easy by Algolimit
Hi all,I am a Dutch-Turkish man that has moved 1.5 months ago to Belgium from Turkey. I'd like to share my experience with Belgium. As the topic headline already states, it has not been easy-peasy, even for me as a Dutch person.The reasons I came to ...
I observed following with the people coming from third world countries to Belgium:They start looking for an apartment / Airbnb / BBF etc at least 3 months before arrival to Belgium. They finalise short/mid term stay and book appointment with town ... 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
@Peterjohn123 : Correct.For me, there was no relation between the contract duration and freelance card validity.The things can be different now. 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
It is a bit strange to understand interruption in job issue while applying for Belgium nationality.I worked as a freelancer (with a professional card) for 4.5 years out of last 5 years. I was without a contract for more than a month multiple times. ... 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
@vocicag725 : When I submitted the documents and paid the money, Commune gave “Récépissé - Confirmation de recevabilité du dossier” on the same day. This was acceptance of nationality request.My commune was ... 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
@vocicag725 : There was no police interview / checking when I applied for Belgium nationality 6 months back in Brussels.May be you can check activity on my dossier website.I got answer after 5 months of document acceptance at commune as there was no ... 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 : There is no police check / interview in Brussels when I applied for Belgium nationality 6 months back. 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 ...
@ashwin1987 : Typically it takes 5 months to receive L card once you submit all documents to commune. Meanwhile you have to be on A card. 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 :)
For me, it was 4 months after Commune submitted the file (Brussels Region). Read More
L PERMIT working restrictions by eshwarraj09
HI All,L Permit Says " Arbeidsmarkt=onbeperkt "(Job Market Unlimited), Does this mean we need Work permit for Job change or no required?Thanks
@eshwarraj09 you don’t need a work permit 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
Commune told 5 months and I got L card on first day after completion of 5th 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 ...
@ABS25: Commune printed and gave “Recepisse - confirmation de recevabilite du dossier” when I went to commune with receipt of €150 and paid €25 at commune. 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 ...
@anindya17: Commune gave me “Recepisse - confirmation de recevabilite du dossier”. You can check a bit of activity on mondossier.rrn.fgov.be 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 ...
Commune took 1 week for me. 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 ...
@anindya: It took 4 months after commune verified the documents. 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 ...
@anindya: Woluwe-Saint-Pierre Read More
single permit in case of changing the employer by Tarane
Hello all,I have a work and resident permit which is valid for 2.5 years. I got a job offer from another company which I want to accept. If I change the employer and my new employer apply for work permit for me do I have to also apply for new ...
@bc2910 : Better option is to become a freelancer. There is no criteria of no. of work days or invoice or interruption between contracts for a freelancer while applying PR or nationality. 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 ...
There was no police check for my nationality application in Brussels. I received nationality last month. 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 ...
It’s not wise to leave Belgium without nationality and passport (for those who holds Type B / D / L card). Read More
Citizenship Application - Original Documents by Wila4
Hi all, I submitted my Belgium citizenship application last month. During submission at commune in Brussels, the originals documents were also taken by commune. They told me that they will send the original documents back. Anybody knows when the ...
I didn’t receive my original documents (Birth certificate) but I received Belgium nationality within 4 months in Brussels region. Read More
Belgium Nationality - Immigration Lawyer by Jimsen
Hello,Can anyone suggest a good and reseaonable immigration lawyer for Belgium nationality application?I want to verify my birth certificate and other documents.Thanks.
@hansgsel Thanks !!! Read More
Belgium Nationality - Immigration Lawyer by Jimsen
Hello,Can anyone suggest a good and reseaonable immigration lawyer for Belgium nationality application?I want to verify my birth certificate and other documents.Thanks.
@Cheryl Thanks !!! Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
@AlexFromBelgium :The alternate is to apply for a professional card. It gives option to change contract. Most people want to change employment contract as they get better salary. Also, I think there is an option to work as an employee with a ... Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
@expat2021 : what’s easiest way to get an appointment? What’s waiting period? Read More
Card A - Temporary Residence Permit - Unlimited Job Market by bc2910
Hi all, I have received my first single permit in February 2022, my residency card in May 2022 and it is valid for 3 years. On the backside of the card, I have the information that the job market is unlimited (marché du travail - ...
Yes Read More
Professional card application by AusLawyer
Hi I’m an Australian lawyer who has made an application for a Professional Card. Just wondering whether anyone knows how long it usually takes the Brussels employment office to process these applications? I can’t seem to be able to ...
Hi,I could able to get a professional card with a LOI. Also My friends got a professional card with just an email from the recruiter couple of years back.The things can be a bit different now.For Non-EU peopleOne can not get a signed contract ... Read More
Renewal of single permit or long-term residency (D/L) card? by richeekdey3
Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a conundrum. Currently, I've got my resident + WP valid till July, 2022. This would be my fourth year of working in Belgium. Additionally, I have a Master's degree from the VUB (2 year master). Do I: 1) ...
@richeekdey3 Congratulations. Did you apply for L card yesterday and you received in 1 day? 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?
One of the criteria is “being registered in the population register”.https://www.brussels.be/belgian-nationality?_ga=2.64642607.1851067365.1638950211-1929025237.1638950211In Brussels, they didn’t accept my application without Long ... 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?
You have to get PR first. I think it’s not possible to apply for Nationality if they reject your PR. Read More
Renewal of single permit or long-term residency (D/L) card? by richeekdey3
Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a conundrum. Currently, I've got my resident + WP valid till July, 2022. This would be my fourth year of working in Belgium. Additionally, I have a Master's degree from the VUB (2 year master). Do I: 1) ...
What is “unlimited resident permit”? Is it long term residence (Type B / Type L) ? Read More
Obtaining a long term resident status in Belgium by residencecuriousity
Hi community,I have a question regarding obtaining a long term residence status for a non-EU national.According to this page, one of the conditions to obtain a long term residence status is Uninterrupted legal residence of 5 years (Immediately prior ...
@residencecuriousity Ask at commune. Read More
NON-EU work permit by adraivziku
Hello everyone :) I currently doing an internship and my organization has offered me a job. I'm a non-EU citizen and currently in the 'search year' after graduation from a Belgian University. My organization does not have an expert who has the ...
May be you can ask your employer if it is ok to work as a freelancer. Once the employer agrees, you can apply and get the card may be within a month. Read More
New rules for Permanent Resident by Alpaci
Hello Everyone Can someone please explain the amendment in Belgium rule for getting Permanent Resident in 2020? Is it not possible to get Permanent Resident under limited contract even if we completed 5 years ?
@patiltush 01. If your spouse is a dependent, her card needs to be applied again based on new your card Type L (D). 02. You can ask commune about her eligibility of a particular card. Read More
Housing loan for expats by mcimmi
Hello I am an expat here with a single permit (H -EU blue card). I am thinking about applying for a PR later. I have completed 1 year in Belgium. Is it possible to obtain a housing loan from the bank for a person with my residence status? I was ...
What’s rate of interest? Is it a fix interest loan? Read More
Should I renew my A card or directly apply for L card? by ashaugustine
Hello,My current A card will expire on 15 Oct 2022. I will be completing 5 years of legal residence + work in Belgium on 7 Sep 2022. As per normal procedure, should I initiate renewal of my A card in July/Aug 2022 and then wait till I get a new A ...
Apply for A card renewal in Jul.Apply for L card in Sep/Oct as you may need time to collect all documents. Read More
Police waiting time after applying for nationality by Lizliz55
Hi guys!About to apply for my nationality in 2 weeks. Can you please let me know how many days/weeks you had to wait for police to come to your house? On average? Did you have to wait to receive a paper first? Also, what kind of questions do they ...
Hi,Region: Brussels I asked my 3 friends (who have now Belgium nationality). They said there was no police visit for nationality.I am not sure about other regions. Read More
Should I renew my A card or directly apply for L card? by ashaugustine
Hello,My current A card will expire on 15 Oct 2022. I will be completing 5 years of legal residence + work in Belgium on 7 Sep 2022. As per normal procedure, should I initiate renewal of my A card in July/Aug 2022 and then wait till I get a new A ...
True. It makes more sense to renew card A and then apply for card L. Read More
Should I renew my A card or directly apply for L card? by ashaugustine
Hello,My current A card will expire on 15 Oct 2022. I will be completing 5 years of legal residence + work in Belgium on 7 Sep 2022. As per normal procedure, should I initiate renewal of my A card in July/Aug 2022 and then wait till I get a new A ...
Hi,When you apply for L/B card, there is no guarantee they approve your application. Also, there is no guarantee you will get this before 15 Oct.Best is to start the process to renew your A card.As such, when you get your B/L card, you need to ... Read More
Permanent work permit by bunchofguys
Hi All,I start in Belgium with 3 years A type ID-CARD and recently before extending my ID card I apply for Permanent work permit.Now I have an approval for permanent work permit with only 1 year extension of my A-ID Card.Is this normal?
@bunchofguys :I am still confused.In flanders, can one apply for PR after 4 years of stay?In Flanders, can one apply for ‘Unlimited work permit (of 1 year duration)’ after 4 years of work? Read More
Belgian nationality by Bastion-Bloke
Hi, I had a stroke 8 years ago whilst living in Etterbeek, and was treated in st luke. After I can out of surgery, I discovered that I had lost the ability to speak French. I asked the doctors about this and they said itvwas common for the brain ...
Hi,Typical steps at Commune in Brussels01. Submit all documents at commune02. Commune checks all documents03. Commune calls back to pay 150 euros online.04. Submit the receipt of 150 euros at commune. Pay 50 euros at commune. Sign pledge/oath. ... Read More
Permanent work permit by bunchofguys
Hi All,I start in Belgium with 3 years A type ID-CARD and recently before extending my ID card I apply for Permanent work permit.Now I have an approval for permanent work permit with only 1 year extension of my A-ID Card.Is this normal?
When can you apply for your PR card in flinders? Is it 4.5 years or 5 years?Thanks. Read More
Permanent work permit by bunchofguys
Hi All,I start in Belgium with 3 years A type ID-CARD and recently before extending my ID card I apply for Permanent work permit.Now I have an approval for permanent work permit with only 1 year extension of my A-ID Card.Is this normal?
The extension still depends on the employer in your case. Read More
Permanent work permit by bunchofguys
Hi All,I start in Belgium with 3 years A type ID-CARD and recently before extending my ID card I apply for Permanent work permit.Now I have an approval for permanent work permit with only 1 year extension of my A-ID Card.Is this normal?
Unlimited work permit doesn’t mean Long term residence (Type B, Type D Type L)I had unlimited work permit after 9 months of arrival to Belgium. But I got my long term residence card (Type L) only after 5.5 years in Belgium. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
Hello,From my experience.I had single work permit for first 9 months of arrival to Belgium.I had unlimited work permit later for 2 years + 2 years + 1 year.I got my PR (Type L) after 5.5 years of arrival to Belgium. My nationality is in-process. Read More
Permanent work permit by bunchofguys
Hi All,I start in Belgium with 3 years A type ID-CARD and recently before extending my ID card I apply for Permanent work permit.Now I have an approval for permanent work permit with only 1 year extension of my A-ID Card.Is this normal?
Card B has 5 years validity. Card L has 10 years validity. Read More
Commune not allowing to apply for Belgium Residence Card Type B by RSBel
Hi All,I have completed 5 years in Belgium in Jan-2022. I went to commune to apply for Belgium Residence Card Type B but commune is not accepting the application. They are saying you will automatically get the letter from ministry to come and apply ...
@rsreeu :If you have completed 5 continuous years in Belgium, you can go to commune to apply card L. The commune will give you the list of documents required. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
@najlaaalyamani I think the end date of your card plays critical role for mortgage. Check with few banks / institutions.Unlimited work permit only allows you to change job without re-processing of a new work permit from an employer (in case you ... Read More
Commune not allowing to apply for Belgium Residence Card Type B by RSBel
Hi All,I have completed 5 years in Belgium in Jan-2022. I went to commune to apply for Belgium Residence Card Type B but commune is not accepting the application. They are saying you will automatically get the letter from ministry to come and apply ...
Hi,Go to commune some other time and talk with another person.They will respond if you apply for Type L card. Read More
Pr card type D by chancetar06
Hello,I am non-eu citizen and I have lived and worked in Belgium since 2019 (3.5 years). Before that I was living in Italy where I had phd scholarship for 3 years. I was wondering since social security has been deducted from my scholarship in italy, ...
You can ask Commune. Read More
Settling down, registration by firoozehb
Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...
@firoozehb Careful. I recommended Saint Jose only for a temporary location to get your residence card quickly. This is not at all suitable for a long term residence. Read More
Settling down, registration by firoozehb
Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...
@firoozehb There is more risk and less reward to go for a long term contract without a visit. I will not suggest this to anyone. Read More
Settling down, registration by firoozehb
Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...
Hi,As you mentioned you have a single permit, I think you are a Non-EU citizen.It may be difficult to get the residence card within one month (unless you are very lucky with your contract and commune). On safer side, I suggest 3 months temporary ... Read More
Settling down, registration by firoozehb
Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...
Hi,May be, you can try following if your location is Brussels :01. Decide and make a contract with BBF at Saint Josse for 3 months.02. Saint Josse commune is very small and you will get an online appointment immediately. Take an appointment for 3rd ... Read More
Dependent work permit process in belgium by Ranradhi
Hi , did any one recently processed the workpermit as dependent on Belgium.. is there any chances to process here in belgium .. actually I started work in past year in belgium as a dependent , but at present my spouse last his job .. if my spouse ...
Hi,I think you should check with any agency process professional / freelance card.If a person from non-eu can apply or a person holding single permit can apply, I should not stop a dependent to apply for the card.2 months back, one of my friend ... Read More
Dependent work permit process in belgium by Ranradhi
Hi , did any one recently processed the workpermit as dependent on Belgium.. is there any chances to process here in belgium .. actually I started work in past year in belgium as a dependent , but at present my spouse last his job .. if my spouse ...
One of the fastest option is to process Professional / Freelance card. Read More
Belgium Nationality - Immigration Lawyer
Hello,Can anyone suggest a good and reseaonable immigration lawyer for Belgium nationality application?I want to verify my birth certificate and other documents.Thanks. Read More
Work permit for Dependent of Blue card holder by vijayc
Hello, I am new to Belgium as a Blue card holder. I have heard that the dependent of Blue card holder cannot automatically work in Belgium and the employer has to apply for work permit B. If anyone know/been in this situation, please let me know ...
@madhav.brussels :Dependent of a Single permit, Freelance / Professional card holder can work as an employee without a work permit. Depedent of a Single permit, Freelance / Professional card holder can apply for an indepedent work ... Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
So after 4 years of work/stay in Belgium, you can get an unlimited work permit? Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
I agree. Indeed unlimited work permit can not compensate the freelance card as well if there is still a dependency on the employer. I can stay without a contract for few months without worrying on my stay in Belgium. I renewed myvprofessional card ... Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
01. You can get the professional card on your name and work as a freelancer. 02. You can get the professional card on the name of your company and work as an employee in your own company. 03. I am not 100% sure if you can work as an employee (only) ... Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
I prefer Freelance / Professional card for many reasons 01. Can switch contract just in a day within Belgium 02. Get professional / freelance card for 1 or 2 years 03. I control application of professional / freelance extension which is very ... Read More
nationality status by Amicable4u
Hi Everyone, This is regarding the Nationality. its been already 4 months and 1 week that i applied for the nationality and i haven't received any communication or letter from the commune. 1.is it possible to check the status of it by any ...
Commune told me to get Card B / Card D (L) before applying for Belgi Nationality. Read More
Immigration lawyer fees by kosanne
Hello, I applied for my belgian nationality, but it was not accepted. So I have appealed and I am looking for an immigration lawyer for my case. How much will it cost me? Anyone who has worked with an immigration lawyer before?
Can you suggest a good lawyer?? (Private message is fine). Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
What's duration (start and end date) of 'Unlimited Single Permit'? One can apply only after 3/4 years? What's main advantage of this card? In this case, RP depends on WP or WP depends on RP? Read More
L or B Card by eshwarraj09
Hello Everyone, Please help to share feedback for below query. I am working in Belgium from March 2017 under Expat status, I changed to Local employer last year. Next month I complete 5 years in Belgium. Can I apply for B or L card beginning of ...
I suggest you apply for B first. This will allow you to work in Belgium for next 5 years. Next step, apply for L to so that you can work in EU for next 10 years or apply for Belgium Nationality. Even if they reject (unfortunately), you still have ... Read More
Permanent Residence Type B - For Dependents. by VermaRam
Hi All, I hold single permit (Card A) and my wife who came here under family re-unification also have card A. we both are in Belgium since 5 years. I have a local contract since 5 years however my wife just started working from last two years with ...
Thanks Alex !! Read More
Permanent Residence Type B - For Dependents. by VermaRam
Hi All, I hold single permit (Card A) and my wife who came here under family re-unification also have card A. we both are in Belgium since 5 years. I have a local contract since 5 years however my wife just started working from last two years with ...
Where can I check status of application of Type D/L card. Read More
Single permit if I lost my job by lumozoid
Hello, I have single permit for work in belgium and I needed to start working 2 September. I've made visa D and came to Gent. now I received a call from employer that they can't take me to work anymore. Does it mean that I can't live in ...
As far as you pay Social Security & taxes as a freelancer, there is no impact on your PR. Read More
Single permit if I lost my job by lumozoid
Hello, I have single permit for work in belgium and I needed to start working 2 September. I've made visa D and came to Gent. now I received a call from employer that they can't take me to work anymore. Does it mean that I can't live in ...
You can apply for a freelance / professional card. Typically, you get for 1 to 2 years. You can switch work contracts. You can stay in Belgium and search for a new contract. This is a bit easy compare to employment. Read More
Work permit for dependent Visa holder by abhijeeteln
My wife is getting a work opportunity in Brussels and I would be going with her on dependent visa. I wanted to know, will I be able to get work permit and then work there with my dependent visa.
The spouse can work on the dependent visa but the duration is linked to the person's work permit duration. Read More
Renewal of single permit or long-term residency (D/L) card? by richeekdey3
Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a conundrum. Currently, I've got my resident + WP valid till July, 2022. This would be my fourth year of working in Belgium. Additionally, I have a Master's degree from the VUB (2 year master). Do I: 1) ...
You get freedom to switch job within Belgium as a freelancer with a freelance card. In Brussels, One can get this card as early as within 1 month if you get all relevent documents. Read More
Job Offer Consideration - Advise Pls !! by Ashesh_rocky
Hello Members, I am new to this forum and it is my very first post. I am glad to see very active conversations happening on this forum and hoping to get some advice from experienced residents on my query about relocating to Belgium. I am ...
Hi, I said expat tax regime is not good as Govt may ask you to pay the full tax & social security amount (of all previous years) when you apply for a PR/Nationality. If your primary source of income is in Belgium, avoid expat tax regime. Your ... Read More
Job Offer Consideration - Advise Pls !! by Ashesh_rocky
Hello Members, I am new to this forum and it is my very first post. I am glad to see very active conversations happening on this forum and hoping to get some advice from experienced residents on my query about relocating to Belgium. I am ...
Hi, I don't know exact calculation. Read More
Job Offer Consideration - Advise Pls !! by Ashesh_rocky
Hello Members, I am new to this forum and it is my very first post. I am glad to see very active conversations happening on this forum and hoping to get some advice from experienced residents on my query about relocating to Belgium. I am ...
If you are looking forward to get a PR/Nationality, avoid expat regime. There are other ways to increase your net income. Your wife will get a job in Belgium. Read More
Job Offer Consideration - Advise Pls !! by Ashesh_rocky
Hello Members, I am new to this forum and it is my very first post. I am glad to see very active conversations happening on this forum and hoping to get some advice from experienced residents on my query about relocating to Belgium. I am ...
If you can't get a PR at Singapore, then moving to EU country is a good option in long term considering you will get PR/Nationality in next 5-6 years. I am not sure whether your combine income is 100K euro net or your individual income is 100K ... Read More
Belgium embassy in India refusing visa requests for Covaxin? by nishharora
I have heard that belgium embassy in India is refusing Visa requests for the people who are holding Covaxin covid vaccine certificate as its not authorized in Belgium yet? However the vaccine is WHO approved long time ago. I am vaccinated with ...
My wife got covaxin and her family reunification vida got approved. No one asked about the vaccine. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
One can change the job contract with the help of a Freelance / Professional card. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
You can apply in 2022-Q1/Q2 Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
One can apply "unlimited work permit" after 1 cycle of tax filing. I had received "unlimited work permit" within 8 months of arrival to Brussels. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
I always received "unlimited work permit" for 2 years in Brussels region. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
If you apply for "unlimited work permit" with all documents, it may take as less as 30 days in Brussels. (You can be lucky as well). Read More
Disadvantages of The Special Tax Status by NiiChe
Hello Everyone, Thanks to all the active members, you helped me and gave me a clean overall picture of how living in Belgium – Brussels is. I’m still stuck with one question regarding the Special Tax Status, I’m planning to move ...
I heard, to get the nationality, one has to pay all tax of previous years. Read More
Disadvantages of The Special Tax Status by NiiChe
Hello Everyone, Thanks to all the active members, you helped me and gave me a clean overall picture of how living in Belgium – Brussels is. I’m still stuck with one question regarding the Special Tax Status, I’m planning to move ...
Hi @aneesh, Do you hold Belgium nationality? Is there any implication on Belgium nationality of expat status? I heard Belgium govt make people pay all previous year tax difference. Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
Thank you people for the suggestions. I don't have much time to do trail and correct steps to get the Belgium Nationality. I want to do it as correct as possible for the first time. The person who has received the nationality can share their ... Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
Hi Arun, Thank you. The issue is not incorrect name. Issue is passport has 2 fields "Given Name" & "Surname". Birth certificate has only 1 field "Name". How to match data? What should be the next step? Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
Hi, I want to apply for Belgium Nationality. Currently, I hold an Indian passport. I have a specific question related to birth certificate. Passport: Given Name : Xxx Yyy Surname: Zzz I can get birth certificate with only one field ... Read More
Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52
Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...
Hi, As I understood, the 'Main purpose of the journey' for wife should be "Family reunion spouse worker art10 bis$2". What should be 'Main purpose of the journey' for my son who is a student? Thanks. Jim Read More