richeekdey3
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 11 January 2022
OCI Card/Evisa for india travel by Amicable4u
Hi Everyone, I recently got my nationality and i have applied for Belgian passport and I was told that it will come in 10 days. I have plans to visit India in the month of march as father is ill. so i need to apply for OCI card. is there a way we ...
@CR3545 I;m undergoing it now. Applied for renunciation on 27 December. Received a paper on 27th Feb. Used that then to cancel my passport. That is now in process. Read More
Flight companies who accept residence permit with family member by zara zara41
HiI hear different stories about flight companies.Some people tell me that its possible to travel between Schengzn countries if you have a F-card or residence permit, as a european family member.Does anyone have experience with the different flight ...
The ONLY travel document is BELGIAN ID or INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT. Nothing else. If you're NON-EU; you MUST carry your passport with you as your RESIDENT PERMIT is not considered a PROOF OF IDENTITY. If you're EU; you MUST carry your EU-ID as your ... Read More
Transiting through london(british Airways) from Brussels to india by Ramcharanbel
Hi All,Good Day !!We are from India and we are living in Belgium for 5 years. My Kid is 11 yrs old and still has the paper Id as Resident RP.We booked tickets from British airways to travel to India during July-Aug this year. And came to know ...
Just get a visa. Read More
Nationality application after leaving Belgium by expat2021
Hi All,My friend applied for the nationality and finished his police verification last week. he received a new offer from the USA and they are arranging relocation and taking care of almost everything for him to move to the USA. questions:1.What ...
@Edigj True but if their existing nationality forbade them to have dual nationality; then this visa would be null and void. I just assumed the worst case scenario. Read More
Nationality application after leaving Belgium by expat2021
Hi All,My friend applied for the nationality and finished his police verification last week. he received a new offer from the USA and they are arranging relocation and taking care of almost everything for him to move to the USA. questions:1.What ...
Your friend should probably stay until they get their Belgian ID, at least. And then, they can apply for a passport and then move to the US. I'm assuming they're non American, in which case, they'd need to have their visa on their Belgian passport ... 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 ...
@anindya17 L card doesn't grant you permanent residence across the EU. Some countries grant you relaxed work permit requirements but you still need a work permit! For instance, Netherlands grants you unlimited work authorization after 12 months of ... Read More
L card processing - leaving job while L card is processing by Manusha47
Dear,I have applied for my L card on September 15 and its in process. I got an another Job offer which I am planning to start in March (hoping that I will receive my L card by then and that I dont need single permit). So my question is can i already ...
@Manusha47 bonus isn't a legal obligation. They're entitled to give you 0 if it's performance based. The 13th month and holiday pay are not bonuses. They're part of your annual gross pay. 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
I got it in a bit less than 4 months. But I know people for whom it took 6 months. And the commune specifically told me it could take upto 6. So I guess it depends where you stay. Maybe in some communes its faster because of lesser admin? I dont ... Read More
L-card access to labour work by ramziaouna
Hello All 👋 I have EC permanent residence it's L card, can that allow me to work without work permit? Currently I live in Prague Czech Republic and I'm IT project manager Many thanks for your help
Is your L card issued by CZ? If so, you have unlimited work/residence rights for CZ. Not for Belgium. Read More
Belgian nationality by Theking123
Hi, I have a question regarding the eligibility for applying for the nationality.in the last 5 years, I did a master for 2y(120Ects) and I have worked for 3 years, am i eligible to apply for the nationality. Thank you in advance :)
@muhammd shafiq Mechelen. 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 apply and see. 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 ...
I was asked to submit my diploma Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Belgium in one way or another. ...
Became Belgian this year! So that's something! Also traveled the world 80,000km. 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 You can apply for the L card. Commune has to give you an Annex 16bis against it. Read More
Belgian nationality by Theking123
Hi, I have a question regarding the eligibility for applying for the nationality.in the last 5 years, I did a master for 2y(120Ects) and I have worked for 3 years, am i eligible to apply for the nationality. Thank you in advance :)
@Natalita55 Even if you're on an F card; you should've at least lived for 5y to be eligible. 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 You can use the EID Viewer and confirm the status of your certificate. And best is to check with commune. 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 a bit less than 4 months since the commune submitted on July 20th. Nationality approved on November 15th. Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
Yep. That's what I submitted as well. Received my nationality last week. Now applied for ID card. 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 ...
@Edigj Thanks! I was able to download the certificate of nationality. :) Read More
Eligibility for Permanent Residence Card by azeemkzn
Hello,I am a student of VUB, pursuing Masters in Educational Sciences (in 2nd year now). Post completion of Masters, I would get a search year visa extension for a year (to find a job). During this time, if I land a job, I am willing to stay in ...
@Theking123 for L card. I never said single permit. ;) 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 ...
Hey guys, So I went to the commune. Its in Mechelen. The lady read my card and said its okay. I explained that the card is okay but the security certificate on it has been cancelled. I asked if she could check my nationality status. She checked her ... 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 ...
@Aneesh I am going to the commune now. I called. They said I have to pick up a new ID card. I asked if its Belgian, she said no. Its just another L card. No fucking idea why. 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 ...
@Peterjohn123 but that's the issue. I cannot check on the website. I was trying to log into Mijn Dossier yesterday when I noticed this. Then I tried logging into Helena, TaxOnWeb l, Traffic Fines.be but none of them would let me use my ID (saying ... 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 ...
@Aneesh itsme works. I tried across different browsers. And my girlfriend's ID works (she's Belgian). I was able to open Helena through Itsme. And MyFinMin as well. I just can't use the card. Should they not be sending something by post? If this is ... 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 ...
But I have not received anything by post. Literally nothing. And I was able to pass border control on Saturday in Eindhoven. Read More
EID certificate revoked
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 ... Read More
Eligibility for Permanent Residence Card by azeemkzn
Hello,I am a student of VUB, pursuing Masters in Educational Sciences (in 2nd year now). Post completion of Masters, I would get a search year visa extension for a year (to find a job). During this time, if I land a job, I am willing to stay in ...
@dee_keem Can you elaborate? I'm non EU and I was granted the L card. And I did not work yet for a full 5 years. Read More
Eligibility for Permanent Residence Card by azeemkzn
Hello,I am a student of VUB, pursuing Masters in Educational Sciences (in 2nd year now). Post completion of Masters, I would get a search year visa extension for a year (to find a job). During this time, if I land a job, I am willing to stay in ...
1) Your master's is counted for half the duration. 2) nope. Not if you make it less than 3 months. 3) you can check IBZ website. For L card it's 1500/month. Read More
Single Permit application in parallel to Card L by Guest5634
Anyone experienced a situation to apply for a single permit application on top of card L/B card application which is already submitted and waiting for response? Thanks
Yep. My employer did it. I got the Annex 46 before the L card deadline passed. But I waited it out (6 months of wait for L card) 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
My deadline passed (6 months). I went the next day and got my L card. Read More
L card - gedetacheerd by jorda.tamil
Hello all,Could you please help me with the term gedetacheerd mentioned in my WPs from 2017 to 2020 and stating this as a reason the town hall rejected my application to L card and mentioned not possible to apply till 2025.Residing in Belgium since ...
If you are NOT paying Belgian social security; you won't be eligible. 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 ...
Hey there, So I applied in Mechelen on the 20th of July. A police agent visited yesterday. And he was in no mood to talk lol. And it was 10am lol so I was still waking up. I mentioned to him that I wasn't expecting him as the commune didn't say ... 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 ...
Hey there, So I applied in Mechelen on the 20th of July. A police agent visited yesterday. And he was in no mood to talk lol. And it was 10am lol so I was still waking up. I mentioned to him that I wasn't expecting him as the commune didn't say ... Read More
Conditions of social and economic integration for Belgian nationality by ABS25
Hi all. I went through already available stuff about nationality applications since i have a unique question so posting. My situation is as follows:Unlimited residence permit (card F)(one year of joint household with Belgian spouse)5 years of legal ...
@ABS25 PR, yes. Nationality: i've been here since 2014. Read More
PhD and permanent residence/citizenship by katete
Considering doing a PhD. Learned that there is reduced taxation in this case. How that would affect my chances to get a work permit after 5 years of work and/or citizenship based on work? Please share your experience of getting these privileges ...
I've got a friend who recently was able to apply for an L card. He's been doing a PhD since 2016. And he's been in Belgium since 2013. He was only just allowed to apply for the L card. He's been paying taxes since 2020. 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 ...
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 ... Read More
Work permit with Indefinite term by Michael Falcon
Hi folks. Question about Work permit with Indefinite term https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/work-permits-indefinite-term I never heard about this program. Is it something new? What residency card can I receive if I ...
@djv14 They aren't wrong.Can I ask how you calculated the 5y? Its 5y of paying Belgian social security. So not really 5y of "work" .There are exemptions to this, such as study period. But an expat contract isn't one of them.If you started work on ... Read More
Conditions of social and economic integration for Belgian nationality by ABS25
Hi all. I went through already available stuff about nationality applications since i have a unique question so posting. My situation is as follows:Unlimited residence permit (card F)(one year of joint household with Belgian spouse)5 years of legal ...
+ student stay count as half the value... and you need 5 years of full stay (+ half your stay as a student) -@AlexFromBelgiumMaybe to add this for everyone: they count the years you studied; they do NOT count whether you graduated or not. Source: ... Read More
MijnDossier how to access? by richeekdey3
Hey folks, Seems like https://mijndossier.rrn.fgov.be/ won't load. I get the "This site can’t provide a secure connection" error. Is there another website?
Thanks all! Issue resolved. It only works if the card is alreaddy inside the reader. Read More
MijnDossier how to access? by richeekdey3
Hey folks, Seems like https://mijndossier.rrn.fgov.be/ won't load. I get the "This site can’t provide a secure connection" error. Is there another website?
Hey guys, Thanks for the response. Yeah so I have an EID reader attached to my laptop. Usually I use that and it works. I'll give the sites you guys mentioned a try. Read More
MijnDossier how to access?
Hey folks, Seems like https://mijndossier.rrn.fgov.be/ won't load. I get the "This site can’t provide a secure connection" error. Is there another website? Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
@ARMaliq So, for me it was not 5 years. I have 2 master's from Belgium. So I'm assuming some of that played a role. I started working in July of 2018. And I applied on Jan 2022. So that is 3.5 years approx. So I cannot say if its really on the 5th ... Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
@katete L card is what you're eligible to get if you've paid social security for 5 years. And have an income of at least €1700/month. Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
@IgnacioEg will let you know if I have one. The lady at the commune just said I would receive a letter from the police if negative. Nothing else. 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 ...
Seems like we've all arrived at that conclusion. It's kinda misleading IMO but I guess it is what it is. Question for if anyone knows: are there ANY EU countries that do directly let an L card holder work+reside without any other obligation (so the ... 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 ...
Interesting. I submitted my application 2 months ago. All my documents were returned to me right away. And additionally, they gave me 2 documents: one stating that my application has been started dated for 20th July, 22. And another stating that it ... Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, right?Can he ... Read More
Belgian Nationality by mohannad arabi
Hello,Based on what I read from several websites, study period in belgium is counted as half so if one studies for 2 years, they are accounted as 1 and if he works for 4 years after, he is eligible to apply for the permanent residence type D, ...
Yep. I just did. ;) 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) ...
In Mechelen. 5 years of social security contribution 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) ...
@Jimsen I applied on 20th Jan. They gave me annex 16bis which I took to the commune yesterday. 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) ...
Hey all, So I received my L card today. :D Going to set up an appointment for nationality for next week. 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) ...
@Jimsen it's the L card. I just applied today for the card. They told me it will be ready by tomorrow. 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) ...
@bunchofguys Yep. If you've studied here. 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 ...
@Jimsen Read More
Best way to invest in stocks and mutual funds by vickykaushal
Hello, I am thinking of investing in stocks and mutual funds in Belgium. --What is best way to invest in the stocks and mutual funds? what are the typical return here? --I would like to know your opinion on the investment funds from various banks ...
Belgium's got an exemption on CGT upto a certain amount. And if you're following the "goede huisvader" principle. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Region: FlandersApplication date : 30 MarchWP: 05 AprilRP: waitingI must say mine's a renewal. 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?
Ive got an immigration lawyer that I'm consulting. She charged me 650 for nationality + L card. Currently with Annex 16, waiting for L card. Read More
OCI Card/Evisa for india travel by Amicable4u
Hi Everyone, I recently got my nationality and i have applied for Belgian passport and I was told that it will come in 10 days. I have plans to visit India in the month of march as father is ill. so i need to apply for OCI card. is there a way we ...
Here's my 2 cents: Get an e-visa, start your OCI application and then go. You dont have to surrender the passport itself. Its considered null since you have another nationality already. I'd recommend keeping the surrender certificate ... 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) ...
Little bit of update from me: Commune issued me Annex 16bis yesterday dated 20.01. The lady was kind enough to make me a future appointment for 23.06 to come down to apply for the new ID (L card). She said normally I shouldn't expect a ... Read More
OCI Card/Evisa for india travel by Amicable4u
Hi Everyone, I recently got my nationality and i have applied for Belgian passport and I was told that it will come in 10 days. I have plans to visit India in the month of march as father is ill. so i need to apply for OCI card. is there a way we ...
Hey, As an Indian national, you're not allowed to have dual nationality. Its just not allowed as per Indian laws. The moment you get your declaration of citizenship from the commune here; you need to use that to apply for a surrender ... 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) ...
Gotcha! I wanna apply for nationality anyway so I suppose this doesn't matter. So if I'm to understand correctly, if I don't ask my company to apply for a renewal, I'll automatically get the B card? 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) ...
Sorry for not being clear, this is my "4th year". I thought I could apply for a D card as long as I satisfy 5 years of uninterrupted work OR x years of work + study? And the study period counts as half? So that would total to 5 in my ... Read More
Renewal of single permit or long-term residency (D/L) card?
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) ... Read More