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How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by BMM996210
Hi,Just to have an understanding. Does anyone know/experienced a rejection/pending status for their L card.After how many days/months was this communicated to you?.Reason: I would be completing my 5 months period after the L card application and ...
@Diegote22The decision always comes to your commune first. After that, it depends on the notification method chosen by the commune.I lived in two different communes, so I can only share my experience.In the first commune, I received a rejection. I ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
The overall procedure is very smooth and clear in Leuven. Surprised it was so fast, given that I am not from a friendly country and my work/status history here was not as straightforward. But maybe this new 1000 EUR fee made the difference and ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@gannamAnd again stupid commune employees.There is NO legal requirement that the place of birth of your parents must be written in YOUR birth certificate. In mine it is also not written - only my parents’ names and their dates of birth.In ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Mia0210 But I thought this changed in September 2025. - @arjunprasad2143 Not, it did not. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Srizzy Nope. If your worked/been zelfstandige for 5 consecutive years, both language and integration requirements are not applicable. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let’s use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
Timeline of my one of my recent clients:1. Application RegionWest Flanders2. Application Date17/09/20253. Requested DocumentsBirth cerificate, A2 Dutch certificate, Attest from Liantis confirming she has been zelfstandige for last 1.5 years, ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Smlg Oh, I’m sorry. In this situation there really isn’t anything you can do. If you'd had a nat. certificate (like many people here), that would change things. But you don’t have one. So all that’s left is to wait. I hope ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Smlg Alright, thanks for sharing! Keep us updated when you can receive your nat. certificate and order ID Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Smlg Today, I contacted the Parket to inquire about the statusDid you call them directly and they answered? Because once I tried (with another question), and they immediately hanged up as soon as they found out that I am not media/government ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Hodaya Biske Did you pay 150 or 1000?There is theory that ones of 1000 got processed much faster than the ones of 150 even if application date is the same Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Jeconr You’re misunderstanding the whole logic of how this works. There are no secret “instructions from above” from the City of Brussels to some clerk. Neither the clerk nor the City of Brussels decides anything. They only ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Jeconr There is no such thing as an “official policy” of the City of Brussels that magically extends the legal deadline. That little note they put up is completely illegal. And this is exactly the problem: nobody even wants to write a ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
I would like to remind everyone here of one simple thing: in our Kingdom, since 2013, a new nationality law has been in force and it makes Belgium very different from other countries. The application for citizenship is submitted in the form of a ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SKRaja If you had actually read this thread, you would already know one simple thing: if more than four months have passed and you haven’t received a rejection letter, it means only one thing — you’re already a Belgian citizen.But ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Smlg Has the 4-month period already passed? Read More
Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
@wipopoo88 That's not true at all. It counts. Read More
Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates
@Abhimanyu_143 First of all, people here have already said many times that you shouldn’t create new threads. There are already many topics about family reunification, you can just ask your question there.Second, the idea that IBZ gives a ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@ShgshdhdhCongrats!Commune accepted my application for the ID card (don’t need a passport atm) immediately without asking to wait a single extra day.That’s how it should be, despite what others here say.What province do you live in? ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Dil D mynexuzhealth This app always shows nationality BE, even if you don't have it (yet). Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SimCityATBut I stick to my post, you should be fluent in one of the official languages. How do you integrate without it?No you shouldn’t. You don’t need to have any real level, and for sure not be fluent. All you need for this procedure ... Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@gbsc0609In general, you are right that without an appointment you usually cannot just walk into the commune. But what I was talking about is the complaint procedure: when your documents are refused and you file a complaint. In such cases, once they ... Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@gbsc0609 In the link from the Belgian Embassy in India there is nothing mentioned about any validity period, so I don’t understand why you are making this up.In the link from the Belgian Embassy in South Africa, it does mention a 6-month ... Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@SimCityAT What do you mean by “common knowledge”? We should rely on the law, not on “general gossip.” People can tell you whatever they want, wherever they want.I’ve been an expat for over 20 years, and both I and my ... Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@hssn601Well, if you've got the time, money, and the willingness to obey any nonsense the commune feeds you, go ahead. None of it is necessary. Your 20 year old certificate is still valid according to BELGIAN law. Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@SimCityAT LOL. Could you please share a link where it is written? You can't because it does not exist. There is NO validity date for ORIGINAL akten. This is just a bullshit from the commune. Please stop spreading lies on forum. Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@gbsc0609 That is bullshit. There is no validity period for an original birth certificate, and also no validity period for the apostille. If it is an extract from the population register, then yes, extract can have a limited validity. But not the ... Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
@KTantwerp05 The gemeente is clearly wrong. Situations like this happen all the time, formats of birth certificates change and that is completely normal. For example, my colleague from Russia applied recently with two children: her own birth ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Tanvirul Hoque The price increase only came into effect on July 29, so it hasn’t even been two months since then. Even those who submitted their applications on July 30 are still waiting. The processing time is 4 months. It hasn’t ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@residencecuriousitythe 4-month deadline is calculated after the public prosecutor confirms that the application has been received, not after the municipality submits the application. additional delay is caused by the fact that the municipality ... Read More
Traffic file by be_boutwild
I've been living with my family in Belgium for more than 2,5 years with an A card/single permit. Last week, while driving, we were caught by the police while our baby was in his mother's arms (with his seat belt on) because he was crying so much. It ...
@be_boutwild Most likely, you will just receive a fine since this is your first time. However, because the safety of a child is involved which is considered a serious violation in Belgium, so you may be summoned to court to give testimony. Either ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@praveenkumar0788 The lady at the counter can tell you anything, even that she loves you or that she hates you, but that doesn’t change the law or its deadlines. The law gives exactly four months for the officials to make a decision.So, they ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
Yeah, the waiting times have increased a lot. That’s understandable because of the price verhoogt (rumors about it started in the beginning of the year), many people who could have applied earlier did so at the beginning and middle of the ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@Tanvirul Hoque You did not mention if your L card is already approved (and you only need to collect it), or if you are only planning to apply for it now. Also, which card did you have before? Please note that you can only apply for Belgian ... Read More
Nationality 1000 Brx commune by ievgenfeldmann
Just let you know that after your nationality is approved (4 month) commune Brx 1000 will take up to 2 more months to process your file and to put it all in the system ….
@maharaji1984 Exactly! I agree with you. But this person simply enjoys waiting, enjoys pleasing the officials, so let’s just not interfere… After all, they never asked for our unsolicited advice... Read More
Nationality 1000 Brx commune by ievgenfeldmann
Just let you know that after your nationality is approved (4 month) commune Brx 1000 will take up to 2 more months to process your file and to put it all in the system ….
@ievgenfeldmann LOLThen check it now. If the nationality certificate is available, download it.With this document, you can go to the commune and request an ID card. There is no need to wait two months.Of course, you should make an appointment, just ... Read More
Nationality 1000 Brx commune by ievgenfeldmann
Just let you know that after your nationality is approved (4 month) commune Brx 1000 will take up to 2 more months to process your file and to put it all in the system ….
@ievgenfeldmann Have you checked that? Btw, it's not a commune who does that, but the Parket. As soon as they are ready with the decision, Nationality certificate immediately appears in Iris Box/Mon dossier/Mijn Burgerprofile.If you don't have it ... Read More
Nationality 1000 Brx commune by ievgenfeldmann
Just let you know that after your nationality is approved (4 month) commune Brx 1000 will take up to 2 more months to process your file and to put it all in the system ….
@ievgenfeldmann Just letting you know what you’re really doing is choosing to humiliate yourself by obediently waiting, instead of simply booking an appointment to apply/collect your ID card, bringing a printed copy of your citizenship ... Read More
Belgian citizenship by Jamilahmls94
Hello,My name is Jamila. I was born in 1994 in Germany. My father, born in 1967, was a Belgian citizen until his death in 2021.My parents were not married, but he acknowledged paternity at birth. However, he never registered me with the Belgian ...
@Jamilahmls94Hello,Unfortunately, since you are already an adult, you cannot apply for Belgian citizenship based solely on the fact that your father was Belgian. Article 12bis §1, 2° applies only to minors whose Belgian parent has properly ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@RKE09 As I’ve said many times on this forum: if you want to accept being humiliated and obey senseless delays and violations of your own rights — you’re free to keep waiting, knocking on doors, and politely begging officials for ... 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 Language skills have always needed to be proven, except in cases where the applicant graduated from a Belgian university and/or worked continuously for 5 years.I’ve read the Brussels Times article you mentioned, and it does state quite ... Read More
Nationality after 4 month deadline by ievgenfeldmann
Just quick question it’s 4 month after I applied for nationality .:: no news nothing so far , should I go to commune to ask what’s going on ?it’s Brx 1000
@peterjohn1104 Oh dear, yet another person who doesn’t fully understand their rights. It’s exactly this widespread submissiveness toward bureaucrats that leads to situations like the one the original poster is facing."In reality", as you ... Read More
Nationality after 4 month deadline by ievgenfeldmann
Just quick question it’s 4 month after I applied for nationality .:: no news nothing so far , should I go to commune to ask what’s going on ?it’s Brx 1000
@Liwane The difference between going with an appointment and without one is significant. If you just walk in to ask without an appointment, the clerk can easily brush you off and tell you to wait longer — even if, after 4 months, the applicant ... Read More
Nationality after 4 month deadline by ievgenfeldmann
Just quick question it’s 4 month after I applied for nationality .:: no news nothing so far , should I go to commune to ask what’s going on ?it’s Brx 1000
@ievgenfeldmann Yes, and not just by walking in randomly — you should book a proper appointment for the Belgian ID card and demand (not politely ask) that they issue the application immediately, if you are sure that it has been 4 full months ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Smlg In that case, the best thing you can do is to file a formal complaint with your gemeente (I shared the link above).In your complaint, you can refer to the fact that the diploma supplement was not originally listed among the required documents, ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SmlgHi, It’s likely that the reason for the problem is that you chose the wrong path to prove your language skills and social integration.Indeed, you could have proven both with a single document — your diploma — but the officer ... Read More
Question Directive 2004-38 close family visa by Bouhafa69
Dear forum members,First of all thank you for your time te read and responce.I am a dutch citizen living in Belgium. My wife is Morrocain and lives in Morocco. I have a belgium EU card and my marriage is registered in Belgium. Now did i apply for a ...
And dont need no other documents to proof anything?Nope, not at this stage. Directive is very strict on papers you submit, you must apply no more/no less documents as Directive 2004/38/EC requires. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@maharaji1984 No, traffic fines alone cannot be a reason for refusal of Belgian nationality — assuming you are referring to standard fines (like speeding or parking tickets) that are sent to you by post or through Doccle, and which you pay. ... Read More
Question Directive 2004-38 close family visa by Bouhafa69
Dear forum members,First of all thank you for your time te read and responce.I am a dutch citizen living in Belgium. My wife is Morrocain and lives in Morocco. I have a belgium EU card and my marriage is registered in Belgium. Now did i apply for a ...
@Bouhafa69 Hi,Since you are applying for a visa under Directive 2004/38/EC, EU law applies to your case — not Belgian national immigration law. This is a two-tier legal system, and under EU rules, the requirements are much simpler, the list of ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@SmlgThat’s correct — you do not need to submit any documents related to the identity theft case at this stage, or any other documents that are not explicitly required in the official list for the nationality application.You mentioned a ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@Smlg No, I don’t believe this situation will negatively impact your nationality application, as there has been no court ruling, and most importantly, you have not been convicted or found guilty of any offense. Therefore, there is nothing ... Read More
Residence permit by Somanaina79
Hi I have applied for residence permit how long does it take for the processing of the same
@Somanaina79 Ah, the classic question! 😄Unfortunately, we don’t have any fortune tellers here on forum and our crystal ball is currently out of order. Without knowing what type of residence permit you applied for, where, when, and ... Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@RKSI This is not suitable thread for your question. Please read the topic before writing comments. Read More
Seeking advice on F to F+ Card by nikwan92
Hi everyone,I’d really appreciate your advice or insights on my situation.I’ve been living and working in Belgium for 6 years now. The first 3 years were on an A card, and then I got married to an EU citizen (Czech). She held an E card ...
However, the stay was on single permit, I didn't change to F card immediately. I only asked for F card after the marriage.Would that make mt total stay as Family unit 1 yr + 3 yrs ? If yes, how would I prove that to the commune?I believe they'd ... Read More
Important Update: Belgian Nationality Fee - Save €850 if You Act Now!
As you probably already know, the application fee will rise from €150 to €1,000 starting 1 July 2025.Good news: According to Burgerzaken Vlaanderen portal, if you pay the current €150 fee before 1 July, you can still apply later (even ... Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@ExpatSprinter You can pay now and hope that it won't be changed. It will be approved even if you apply later than 1st of July.More details: https://burgerzaken.vlaanderen/registratierecht-nationaliteit-overgangsmaatregel/ Read More
Seeking advice on F to F+ Card by nikwan92
Hi everyone,I’d really appreciate your advice or insights on my situation.I’ve been living and working in Belgium for 6 years now. The first 3 years were on an A card, and then I got married to an EU citizen (Czech). She held an E card ...
Also, I’d like to ask:How long did you wait for the decision about the F+ card before you got the rejection?Did the full 5 months pass, or did you get an answer earlier? Read More
Seeking advice on F to F+ Card by nikwan92
Hi everyone,I’d really appreciate your advice or insights on my situation.I’ve been living and working in Belgium for 6 years now. The first 3 years were on an A card, and then I got married to an EU citizen (Czech). She held an E card ...
@nikwan92Hi,I’m not very familiar with cross-border residency rules, so I can’t really comment on that part.But regarding the rest:To get the F+ card, the law says you must create a family unit for 5 years in order to receive unlimited, ... Read More
L Card Application Antwerp by dakbak
Hello All,I have completed 5 Years on Feb 27 and submitted my L card application Online on 2nd May. I live in Antwerp.I got to know that Ususally it wll take 5 months plus 1 day we can expect the approval status ( though there are cases where it is ...
@dakbakYes, I understand you and feel sorry. This situation is fundamentally wrong, and I honestly don’t understand how such a huge backlog is possible. If there’s a staff shortage, they could just hire more people — so it’s ... Read More
Married to a Belgian citizen, my orange card expired by reduxhominy8i
I have a huge problem and I thought maybe someone here can help me.I came to Belgium since 3 years and half I married with a Belgium girls and I’m 3 years married with her now my kids born 6 mounth ago they give me orang card ...
@reduxhominy8iHi, There is something in your story that doesn’t make sense. The orange card can only be renewed once, and only for 3 more months (so 9 months in total). They cannot keep extending it forever without making a decision.Most ... Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@maharaji1984 Wow, that's crazy! I am shocked. You definitely need to send them an email, this is not normal in ieder geval Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@maharaji1984 I don't know what commune you live in, but I just randomly checked 2 random Brussels communes (Etterbeek and Saint-Giles), Bruges, Oostende and Hasselt - all of them had an appointments available not later than mid June. So I recommend ... Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@ailukebreishUnfortunately, I don't know. In theory, it could work. But in practice don't know. They might accept the application under the old fee. Or they might ask you to pay the difference. Or even refund the €150 and require you to reapply ... Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@maharaji1984 Sounds like a joke to be honest. Can't be so long. Or can? I guess I am too spoiled, in my commune nearest option is today 15:10... Now it's 13:30 Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@maharaji1984 Then I guess you can pay June 30, but you need a proof that there is no available slots so that you can explain that your intent was to apply before 1st of July. Are you sure there are not slots? It's May now. Read More
L card after 5 months waiting period by Blueskii
Hi everyone,I reached the end of my 5-month waiting period for the L card earlier this month. As many of you probably know, in most communes, once there’s no objection within those 5 months, the L card is considered automatically approved, and ...
@ievgenfeldmannNo, you should not just wait. When you do that, you are lowering yourself in front of the officials, acting as if you have no rights or value—as if they are above you, and you are nobody.It’s exactly because of this kind ... Read More
L card after 5 months waiting period by Blueskii
Hi everyone,I reached the end of my 5-month waiting period for the L card earlier this month. As many of you probably know, in most communes, once there’s no objection within those 5 months, the L card is considered automatically approved, and ...
@BlueskiiHi,I'm really sorry you're going through this—sadly, it's something that happens way too often with communes in Belgium.You're right: when it comes to the L card, the law clearly says that if no decision is communicated to the commune ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@Acylou I have received the email from the CommuneCongrats! Commune really did send email or did you mean eBox? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@Acylou HiYes, but if you can see you nationality certificate already in Mijn dossier/Mijn burgerprofile, then you can go to the commune and ask for ID/passport immediately. Read More
Annex 15 and expired residence permit by dambada
Hello everyone;My husband came to Belgium at the beginning of this year with a family visa. I am a student and my husband needs to renew his resident card depending on me. In September 24, we applied for a extension of residence card that will ...
@User9495Unfortunately, there are no fortune tellers on this forum who can guess under which procedure you applied for permanent residence, which country you are a citizen of, what type of residence card you had before, and why you waited until it ... Read More
L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F
Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un séjour légal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...
@Stranger_FAnnex 46 = authorization to work while waiting for your residence card/your physical arrival in the KingdomResidence card (date of issue) = start of your wettig verblijf = start of the 5 years for L kaart.When you received the Annex 46, ... Read More
Card L Brussels by Taimtaim11
Hello,I have been legally residing in Belgium since January 2021. I understand I can apply for the permanent residence card (Carte L) after 5 years, which will be in January 2026.However, my municipality (Brussels 1000) invited me to apply early in ...
@Taimtaim11 Hello,This is quite a strange situation. Normally, the L kaart is only approved after completing 5 full years of legal residence.Maybe you were legally living in Belgium before January 2021 – for example, as a student? In that ... Read More
L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F
Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un séjour légal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...
@Stranger_F Hello,The 5 years are counted from the start of your "wettig verblijf" in Belgium — this means the date when you were officially granted legal residence that is valid for more than 3 month. More exactly, it’s the issue date ... Read More
Language Certificate for Nationality Application by Tanvirul Hoque
Dear,I am writing to inquire about the language certificate required for the Belgian nationality application.I have completed a French language course at BXL Academy, which is a recognized partner of Actiris. I would like to know if the certificate ...
I couldn't find a list of accepted entities for French language certificates, apparently is does not exist. I advise you to send an email to BXL Academy, they do know for sure whether it's accepted for nationality request or not. Good luck! Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@ARMaliq Nothing will happen. Even if they pass a new law that requires B1 level, it will only apply to new people — those who come to Belgium after the law comes into force. So you can relax, because in Belgium laws do not work backwards.And ... Read More
Belgian nationality - Spelling difference in Birth Place by gbsc0609
Hi everyone, I have a small doubt.On my passport and Belgian national ID my birthplace is written as "TIWASA", but on my birth certificate, it's "TIWSA". Both refer to the same place, but the spelling is different.it's miner spelling variation ...
@gajananchitare Hi!In theory, this small spelling difference should not be a problem. The law only requires that your full name and date of birth match in all documents — not the place of birth.However, for Belgian nationality, the place of ... Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
@maharaji1984 This time it isn't rumor. It is decided. Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality — from €150 to €1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ... Read More
Belgian citizenship response countdown by Ananun
Hi, After applying for Belgian citizenship, I got a receipt saying that my dossier is complete end of November. Then I got the police visit end of January due to my long hospital stay. When I called today, the commune told me that my file has been ...
@AnanunYou're describing a rather strange situation. If you really received a receipt confirming that your file was complete at the end of November, then the 4-month period should start from that date. This means the deadline for a decision was the ... Read More
Best place/commune in Belgium for quicker PR/Citizenship process by greatjks
I am from non eu country and I am residing in 1000 Brussels from last 3 years with my spouse and kid .I am employed from the start of my stay and contributing to social security and taxes. I wanted to have Belgium PR+ citizenship as soon as possible ...
@greatjksIn general, it doesn’t really matter which commune you apply from — all applications are processed centrally in Brussels. The only difference can be in how long you wait to get an appointment and how quickly your documents are ... 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 Nothing is changing yet. Absolutely nothing. 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 ...
@SrizzyNo, it doesn’t mean any of what you mentioned.As usual, the new government is full of populists. They love to make big announcements and act like as if they’re changing everything, but in reality, they rarely do.You should know ... Read More
Has anyone received an F+ Card sooner than 5 month? by Mia0210
Hi everyone,There’s been a lot of discussion here about the processing times for F cards, L cards, and even citizenship applications. However, I haven’t seen much about the timeline for F+ cards.I understand that, deep down, it’s ...
@Alex2626No, I haven't applied for it myself. This was for my client who submitted the application, and I was inquiring on her behalf. But to answer your question: no, my client received a decision (positive) on the very last day of her 5-month ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@tunde4elohimThe delay is because the Foreign Ministry hasn't made a decision in your case. Once a decision is made by the Foreign Ministry, they handle the update themselves. However, since no decision has been made in your case, the law allows the ... Read More
L card application waiting time. by maharaji1984
Is there anyone recently applied for an L card in Antwerpen ? How long it took from application to contact back?According to their website its written that they are now evaluating the applications from 10.12.2024. And last week was 06.12.2024. It ...
Where exactly do you see this info?DVZ does not provide this. Read More
Nationality conditions - new government agreement by RSSS
Hello everyone,a thread for an open discussion…in the new belgian federal government agreement, some new conditions to obtain the nationality were mentioned, like a nationality test and a B1 language test that are both independent from any ...
Ah okay, I see now. I also found this article https://www.mo.be/opinie/zo-ziet-het-strengste-asiel-en-migratiebeleid-ooit-eruitWell, the proposed changes are indeed strict, but it's important to note that these are merely agreements between parties ... Read More
Nationality conditions - new government agreement by RSSS
Hello everyone,a thread for an open discussion…in the new belgian federal government agreement, some new conditions to obtain the nationality were mentioned, like a nationality test and a B1 language test that are both independent from any ...
Could you provide a link where you read this? I thought I was closely following any changes, but I haven’t heard anything about this.Maybe you’re referring to one of the absurd ideas of Vlaams Belang, which they often throw around in ... Read More
Official Guide for PR Application in Belgium (Non-EU Nationals) by gowthamraj07
Hello everyone,I am looking for an official source (government website, document, or guideline) that clearly explains the procedure to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in Belgium as a non-EU national.I have found some general information online, ...
Strange that you didn’t come across the Vreemdelingenrecht website during your research—it’s the most comprehensive resource with detailed guides and direct references to Belgian immigration laws.Belgium has several types of ... Read More
Belgium Updates Work Permit Rules for Non-European Nationals by habtgeb2018
Dears, Good evening!please i need your advise and explanation on subject new belgium work permit update:I work in belgium for about 3 years and half with single permit. My company registered office is in Brussels but i work in liege-wallonia ...
@habtgeb2018 Hello,Unfortunately, the DVZ strictly interprets the required period and does not tolerate even minor flaws. This means that any application for unlimited permit that does not meet the full four-year requirement will probably be ... Read More
Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann
I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?
@ChandlerBingYou’re probably referring to the so-called BIS-nummer, which serves as an alternative for the Rijksregisternummer. However, this is extremely unlikely in the case of the topicstarter. The BIS-nummer is only issued to individuals ... Read More
Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann
I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?
@RKSIUnfortunately, I must again say that I don’t fully understand what exactly you are referring to.If you are talking about the ID card number (carton, paper, plastic, or electronic), this is completely normal. Over your stay in Belgium, ... Read More
Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann
I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?
@RKSIHi,I’m still unclear about your question. Could you specify exactly (without personal details of course) what is incorrect and which document doesn’t match with another? If you’re describing a common situation, such as when ... Read More
Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann
I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?
@RKSIHi,I’m not sure I understand your question. Could you clarify what you mean by "dependent"? Are you referring to a minor child or another family member? Also, what kind of changes have been made to their details?If you're talking about ... Read More
residency expires + single permit processing = interruption of stay ? by AlanSparrow
Hello,I'm on my final year of a work contract, and my employer promised me a renewal, but I don't know if they will do it or not (because you never know) .. They promised they will ask for the renewal from HR 6 months before it ends. So if they ...
@kicktheyegHi, Yes, you can, and you should register at your new address since you are actually living there. This will not affect your current residence permits, requests, or procedures, as moving and obtaining residence permits are separate ... Read More
Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann
I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?
@maharaji1984Hi,By law, any official language of Belgium is generally acceptable. However, authorities in Flanders often apply regional language preferences, which means they may force you to provide documents translated into Dutch. To avoid issues, ... Read More
Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann
I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?
@RKSIHello,You don’t need monthly payslips; what you need are the annual individuele rekeningen. These are typically provided by your employer every year, often sent via email or in hard copy. If you’ve lost them, don’t ... Read More
Family Reunification with Ukrainian Wife by Mehmet Sahin
Hi everyone 👋 hope you doing good. I’ve just married with my Ukrainian partner. She will go and apply for A card to live there and apply for me to Family Reunification process. I am a Turkish citizen. We married in Türkiye. Do you ...
@Mehmet Sahin my concern is that if “ 6 months “ means the time I should wait in my country to get my visa or i can get d type visa earlier and wait my result in Belgium.Yes, the 6-month period refers to the time required to process your ... Read More
Family reunion on unemployment benefits by woodcook
Hi all,The applicants (host) is unemployed at the moment and receives benefits. Is it possible to apply for family reunion with unemployment benefit income ?
@woodcookYes, it is possible to apply for family reunification even if the host is currently unemployed and receiving benefits, IF they can also demonstrate that they are actively seeking employment. This can be proven through documents such as ... Read More
Family Reunification with Ukrainian Wife by Mehmet Sahin
Hi everyone 👋 hope you doing good. I’ve just married with my Ukrainian partner. She will go and apply for A card to live there and apply for me to Family Reunification process. I am a Turkish citizen. We married in Türkiye. Do you ...
@Mehmet SahinHello,The fact that you got married recently does not affect the possibility of submitting your application, as all the deadlines for her being able to bring you as a "spouse of a displaced person" have long passed. Therefore, your ... Read More
Spouse family reunification visa from inside belgium by AlanSparrow
Hello,I am in Belgium on a limited work A Card. I would like to bring my spouse who is an American citizen. (We were married in Algeria, though). My understanding is that she can come using her American passport, and we can just go to the Belgian ...
@nyamani77The processing time for such applications is six months from the date your complete file is submitted to the commune. In practice, it might take longer, but never less. Sorry for this news, but you won't get any news at least until May ... Read More
Family Reunification with Ukrainian Wife by Mehmet Sahin
Hi everyone 👋 hope you doing good. I’ve just married with my Ukrainian partner. She will go and apply for A card to live there and apply for me to Family Reunification process. I am a Turkish citizen. We married in Türkiye. Do you ...
@Mehmet SahinHello, First of all, everything mentioned above by other members is gibberish nonsense—I don't know why people write such obvious misconceptions. And I’m surprised no one mentioned the most critical detail: your partner ... Read More