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elenalagafonova

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Russian expat in Belgium

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Registration: 07 October 2021

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
last year
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

@Srizzy Did you apply eventually? I consider doing the same, but probably would consult with a lawyer about risks the unlimited single permit might entail of which I am possibly not aware. Happy to hear if you have any info on the matter. Thanks :) Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
last year
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

update:Brussels, renewal single permitsubmitted - Sep 2admissible - Sep 5additional document requested - Sep 5the requested document submitted - Sep 6another additional document requested - Oct 4the requested document submitted - Oct 11work permit ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
last year
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

@Srizzy thanks for the words of support! They finally approved today. So for me the timeline was Brussels, renewal single permitsubmitted - Sep 2admissible - Sep 5additional document requested - Sep 5the requested document submitted - Sep 6another ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
last year
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

@Srizzy thanks I see your point, but it is normal for residence permits to take longer time, but I never heard that BXL would take so much time to issue work permit. really spooky as my card expires on December 1... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
last year
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

@Srizzy so fast! My renewal was sent on 02.09, admissible on 05.09, then additional information (one pay slip was missing) was requested and was provided on 06.09, then silence until 04.10, then additional documents was requested on 04.10 (some ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
firoozehb

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 please do carefully check what immigration requirements you should fulfill upon arrival to avoid surprises. I twice moved for work and twice had to get annex 49 from commune without  which I couldn’t start working:1. If ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
firoozehb

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 Annex 46 is one thing, Annex 49 is another. You get it from the commune after submitting necessary documents - rental contract included-  for registration. Without this I couldn’t legally start working. So check if this ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
firoozehb

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 I don’t know your situation but I arrived with work visa and before I could start working for my employer I needed annex 49 from commune, which in my case wasn’t possible to get from the commune without a long term rental ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

nice, if it is true, probably I'll receive my RP soon. my case: Region: Brussels Application date: 18, Nov Work Permit: 21, Dec Annex 46: Still waitingRegion: Brussels LOL Brussels isn't a region, that's a city!!You are wrong again, ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

UPD Region: Brussels Application date: 01 Dec 21 WP: 10 Dec 21 RP: waitingResidence permit (annex 46): 05 Jan 2022 Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

Region: Brussels Application date: 01 Dec 21 WP: 10 Dec 21 RP: waiting Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago

Single Permit Processing time in 2021

Wow, I find most of your comments to darn right rude. You have all been told not by me, but by others as well. THE OFFICES HAVE BEEN CLOSED BECAUSE OF HOLIDAYS Applications will start to be processed next week. You just don't seem to bother ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago

Single Permit Processing time in 2021

Wow, I find most of your comments to darn right rude. You have all been told not by me, but by others as well. THE OFFICES HAVE BEEN CLOSED BECAUSE OF HOLIDAYS Applications will start to be processed next week. You just don't seem to bother ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Update: Brussel region Submit: Nov 17 work permit: Nov 24 Single permit: Dec 15 Good luck for all of you!!Thanks for the update and good luck to you too 🍀 Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Hi there, an update for Brussels region: Privacy notice email: 01.12 Work permit approved: 10.12 Single permit: waiting My employer said it might take up to another 2-3 weeks, plus a possible delay due to the end of year holidays. Wishing tons of ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

I am also waiting for residence permit of Brussel region, I got work permit on Nov 24. My employer told me that it will take 4-6 weeks to get it. So it still has some time to go.Hmm, that indeed doesn’t look super quick. In August 2020 it took ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Hi there, an update for Brussels region: Privacy notice email: 01.12 Work permit approved: 10.12 Single permit: waiting My employer said it might take up to another 2-3 weeks, plus a possible delay due to the end of year holidays. Wishing tons of ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

@ elenalagafonova Thanks, wish you the same! You might get it rather quickly, I saw people who applied after me and got the single permit in 10 days, you never know :) My timeline: Region: Brussels Application: 29 October Work permit: ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Thanks for sharing! Barely a week ago, I received privacy notice on the 01.12. So I don't expect any news very soon for me. Hopefully you'll get yours soonish. Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Does anyone have an idea what is current approximate process time for Brussels region? Thanks!Company that recently lodged my application on behalf my employer said the process for BXL is relatively "fast" compared to Flanders and would ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

I just came across link " https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/covid-19/international-travels/specifications-certain-categories-travel-which-are-considered" provide at the immigration website for travel restrictions and exemptions due to covid. ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Here's an update with my single permit application. An application for my single permit was made on 30 Sep in Brussels region. It was issued on 18 Oct. I guess this is an exceptional case.@japanexpat2021 congrats, indeed very quick! Did you ... Read More

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elenalagafonova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

Here's an update with my single permit application. An application for my single permit was made on 30 Sep in Brussels region. It was issued on 18 Oct. I guess this is an exceptional case.@japanexpat2021 congrats, indeed very quick! Did you ... Read More

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elenalagafonova joined Belgium expat community
4 years ago