BMM996210
Belgian citizen
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Speaks English, Dutch
Registration: 14 December 2022
Domicile certificate for a temporary stay in Ghent by Anil Pothamsetty
Hello everyone, I'm looking to move to Ghent on a student visa, and will be staying there for only 1 semester (~5 months). Can I rent a flat where owner is not ready to provide a Domicile certificate? Is Domicile certificate mandatory for police ...
@Anil Pothamsetty Hi,A rental contract is enough for police verification.Just be sure on the contract you make with your landlord so that when you want to leave in 5 months there is no penalty. Read More
Keep f card by GuestPoster9024
i have been in belgium since Sept 2019. I obtained student permit in April 2020 due to covid, and then obtained F card in June 23 due to legal cohabitation( Oct 22) we share adress since May 22.Now my ex endend the relationship up and doesnt care ...
Hi,are you currently also working in Belgium?if yes, why dont you apply for the work permit via your employer so that you can stay Read More
Permanent Residence Flanders(Type B) by yashuu1991
Hi,I have recently completed 5 years in Belgium. I went to my townhall(Mol,2400) and asked them about the procedure. They told me that there is no procedure to apply for permanent residence(Type B) in Belgium. As per them i have to keep renewing my ...
@yashuu1991officially could be B card is 2-3 months, but there is no time limit it on. I am sure many people would agree that it sometimes takes more time on a B card and an L card is faster.Since you need the immigration to grant the B and you ... Read More
Belgian Nationality 2024 by M_K_S
Dear all,Hope you are doing grea!!Last month (March) I submitted my application for Belgian Nationalityin Evere Town Hall. I was informed that I will receive a letter from commune in a month, however, I did not receive any thing until now?Does this ...
@mansurdostakhel82Hi, did you forge any documents or were they all valid.If they were valid documents, then dont worry. The court cannot rule against you.if the documents were forged, then I am not sure what would happen. Did you already arrange for ... Read More
Permanent Residence Flanders(Type B) by yashuu1991
Hi,I have recently completed 5 years in Belgium. I went to my townhall(Mol,2400) and asked them about the procedure. They told me that there is no procedure to apply for permanent residence(Type B) in Belgium. As per them i have to keep renewing my ...
@yashuu1991Hi, Not sure why, the first time I hear this reason.Do you have a reason why you are applying for a B card and not an L card? Read More
Difficulty of getting annex 49 in time and start date of the contract by van_suso
Hello,I'm in a bit of a difficult situation because of the administration and I'd greatly appreciate some answers or clarifications.I've got a 2 year postdoc at VUB and I'm planning to arrive in Belgium on July 15. I got the D visa, hosting ...
@van_susoHi, there is no problem. You have your work authorisation. With that you can start working.Once you are here you can look for your accommodation and then initiate it with the city hall . You need this to open your bank account (Unless you ... Read More
Belgian Nationality 2024 by M_K_S
Dear all,Hope you are doing grea!!Last month (March) I submitted my application for Belgian Nationalityin Evere Town Hall. I was informed that I will receive a letter from commune in a month, however, I did not receive any thing until now?Does this ...
@zarminaibrarThe link only opens with the card reader since the information is sensitive.if you don't have a card reader, then the other option is to check with your city hall to check your status or wait for the letter from them (which can get ... Read More
Birth Certificate by maharaji1984
Hello all,For Belgium citizenship a birth certificate is asking by municipality.Is there any clue: If we take it from the embassy in Belgium?If its multilangual do we need to translate it too?In case of legalisation where should we legalise it?I ...
@maharaji1984Yes Read More
Birth Certificate by maharaji1984
Hello all,For Belgium citizenship a birth certificate is asking by municipality.Is there any clue: If we take it from the embassy in Belgium?If its multilangual do we need to translate it too?In case of legalisation where should we legalise it?I ...
@maharaji1984Hi, Depends on your country and the rules it has with the Hague convention.You can get it from the Embassy in Belgium if they provide one and then get it translated to Dutch/French/German as per your province and get it attested. ... 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 ...
@shambhu45Hi, Congrats...You can just go and apply for the new card and if needed your travel passport.I did the same... I got my nationality status updated and only got the document from the cityhall after a month. By this time I already applied ... Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
@Chicks24yes, once you have a new WP, then the old WP is not valid/needed anymore.Can you give some more info about your situation and then we can look for an ideal solution. Read More
Absence rules for citizenship by bc2910
I looked up the information, but I couldn’t find the answer. Is there a rule regarding the amount of absence for applying for citizenship with a Card F, such as spending no more than 10 months outside of Belgium in 5 years?
@bc2910You have this check while applying for an L or F card. For citizenship the eligibility criteria are different. From what I know this point is not an issue... Read More
Getting Document Attested for NRE/NRO accounts by Shubham184
I am planning on opening an NRE/NRO account with a bank in India, they have requested documents for ID and Address be Attested .**All the KYC documents should be attested by either of the following:Authorized branch official of your overseas ...
@Shubham184I did not have to do this when I opened my NRE/NRO with HDFC bank.What you can do is to download the document from mijndossier. There you get it on the letterhead of the government. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
@anoopdangwal786Hi, Normally the RP procedure is started once your WP is approved. Once your WP is approved, ask your HR to help speed-up and also connect with the city hall to help you change the employer.But all this is needed if you current ... Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
@anoopdangwal786Hi, if you change your employment here, then your new employer applies for your work permit.Once you get your work permit, you can start working for the new employer with it and dont have to wait for a new RP.Just keep in mind to ... Read More
VISA D application with family member visiting visa by aydee24
I have gotten my single permit and would like to apply for my visa d. I want to apply for my mum as well to accompany me and help me settle down. Is this against the laws? and would it be granted along with my own visa if i apply at the same time?
Hi, what kind of a visa do you want for your mother?.If it is a dependent visa/family reunion visa, then can take sometime.if its a tourist visa, then perhaps you can apply it based on your single permit. 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 ...
@vsarchuit would have been normal in Brussels, but not in Antwerp :). Normally the police would have come...But anyway you can only wait. Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@efe952If you are already living for more than 5 years in Belgium and working on a local contract , why not apply for a L card?. Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
@egehanturan14Hi, I was in a similar situation 5 years ago.Once your work permit for the new employer is approved you then link your residence permit to the new work permit (the city hall helped me to do it). With that you can still continue to work ... Read More
Police visit for Nationality in Flanders by Owokotomoolajumoke
Hello,What is expected of the police visit in Flanders? Is the assessment oral or written?What is your experience with the police who visited?Please tell me everything I need to know or prepare for?
@OwokotomoolajumokeHi, it would be an oral test.The questions are general as to why you came to Belgium, what is your profession, why you want to be a citizen , your hobbies, family and so on... Would be basic questions and would be like a friendly ... Read More
Belgian Nationality 2024 by M_K_S
Dear all,Hope you are doing grea!!Last month (March) I submitted my application for Belgian Nationalityin Evere Town Hall. I was informed that I will receive a letter from commune in a month, however, I did not receive any thing until now?Does this ...
@drkhangholiHi, ok, so they still have not completed your process.In the whole flow the prosecutor has 4 months to decide on your application and give their feedback for a negative response.(The police check is part of this flow).If this time is ... Read More
Belgian Nationality 2024 by M_K_S
Dear all,Hope you are doing grea!!Last month (March) I submitted my application for Belgian Nationalityin Evere Town Hall. I was informed that I will receive a letter from commune in a month, however, I did not receive any thing until now?Does this ...
@drkhangholiHi, Did you already have your police check? --> if yes -- How did it go?Have you checked on mijndossier if your nationality tab is enabled?Check on mijndossier for the history log to see if there is any activities.Which commune have ... 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 ...
@Nothing_serious35No, did not attach... Read More
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 ...
@hegdevinay96If you Airbnb owner allows to use their details as initial address then you can do it. 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 ...
@shambhu45Hi, it is around the normal timeline, Around 3 weeks after application you can always expect the police to arrive. Lucky your police responsible came soon than for other applicants. This could also mean that you may get your nationality ... 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 ...
@RyRy59Hi,Indeed the birth certificate can get uploaded soon. It is just based on the procedure. I had mine also within a short period of application, but keep the lookout for your Nationality button to get activated.About the log, initial weeks ... Read More
Belgian Nationality 2024 by M_K_S
Dear all,Hope you are doing grea!!Last month (March) I submitted my application for Belgian Nationalityin Evere Town Hall. I was informed that I will receive a letter from commune in a month, however, I did not receive any thing until now?Does this ...
@M_K_SWhen you submitted the documents did they give you anything or did you sign on any paper?if yes, then they registered it immediately.I did not receive any document from anywhere after I submitted the application. In 2 months the Police arrived ... 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 ...
@hermitoPerfect (y). Thank you for this information. So what we assumed is correct. If we submit the employment as proof that is sufficient as language proficiency and really knowing one of the 3 languages is then overwritten. Perhaps the officers ... 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 ...
@SimCityATNo, there are loopholes... and this I am speaking from experiences from multiple colleagues. If you submit your employment as proof instead of Dutch course, then they also interview you in English. Perhaps its by luck that you have a good ... 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 ...
@Nothing_serious35Indeed, depending on your commune you have different procedures for applying for Nationality.good luck with the application and feel free to ask any queries if needed... I was in the same situation few months ago :) 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 ...
@Nothing_serious35Hi, congrats to obtain your permanent residency...You can apply for citizenship only after getting the physical card. (that is what was informed by my commune when I wanted to apply)... I already took an appointment for the ... Read More
Unlimited single permit by ievgenfeldmann
Question I received unlimited Single permit after 4 years * work market unlimited. Permit is valid until December 2024.I will make 5 years in Belgium in September.I have seen that if I apply in September for card D it take around 5 month, means I it ...
Hi,Apply for card B or recommend card L in September and then also also extend your unlimited single permit.You don't know how long your B card processing is gonna take. L is possible to be approved earlier.These timeline situation is there for most ... Read More
Tax declaration on NRI accounts by mukeshdewangan24
Hi, I am not sure if it was asked already. I am looking for the information on the tax declaration on NRE/NRO/FCNR account in India. Since NRE (FD) account gain is not taxed in India, do you have to declare on your tax in Belgium?What about NRO and ...
Hi,I was asked to declare it last year by my accountant. Any gain that is achieved outside Belgium needs to be declared while filing papers.But there is a cap for it being taxed here... think its somewhere near 9** Euros a year. 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 ...
@tunde4elohimThe L card verdict of 5 months is no longer being followed. Even if you complete your 5 months there is no auto approval, we still need to wait for an answer from the ministry.In the previous chats/forums you can read this situation for ... Read More
Unlimited Single permit in Flanders Region Belgium for Non EU by Sherin2024
How long do we need to work in the Flanders region to apply unlimited single permit? The Flanders region website does not clearly say anything like other regions like if our family resides in Belgium. If our family resides in Belgium, Can we apply ...
@Sherin2024Hi, Have a look if this is what you are looking for.https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/work-permits-indefinite-term Read More
About myf+card belgium by subashlaknath
Dear sir madem i am mareed a eu member women and almost 1w years now and living belgium last yeqr we got divoce and we have a son of 12 years but we still luve to gether and but last december my z qife has told to city hall that i am not coming home ...
@subashlaknathHi, if you are still staying in that address why dont you ask the city/police to come for a verification when you are at home.?It seems strange that you live together but your wife told the city that you dont live there?. As you are ... Read More
Registration of a forreign marriage for a divorce in Belgium by batmanBelgium
When we got married in 2017, we were foreigners, so we registered the marriage certificate in our home country. Before that (in 2014-2015), we registered in a Flander city hall as 'cohabitations.'Recently, my wife applied for a ground divorce case ...
@batmanBelgiumI second what the above colleague ABS25 mentioned.Since you are not registered as married in Belgium there is no grounds for a divorce here. Since you are cohabitating just need to close that.If you register your marriage, then for ... Read More
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
@Sarah Smaili Hi,If you can get a rental contract for 5 months you are lucky. Most contracts are made on 3/6/9 yrs contract. (also think that is the rule).For registration purpose indeed this is more than enough. the Police come for verification ... Read More
Continuous work but interruption in residence? for nationality by hssn601
I have already gone through the old threads but still have not been able to find the answer to my question.My Situation:Most probably next week, I will receive my L-Card after five years of continuous work. During these five years, I visited my ...
@hssn601In General there is no problem. The uninterrupted work is needed for L card.For Nationality you need to just show that you worked for 4** days in the last 5 years. If this is not an issue then there is no problem. Read More
Unlimited work permit (after 4 years) by Nov Rain87
Hello,To apply for unlimited work permit in Flanders after 4 years residing in Belgium, is it necessary to have worked continuously (uninterrupted) during this period?Thank you for your time,
@Nov Rain87Hi,Check this... You need to be working for at least 4 years in the last 5 year term... so it does not necessarily say continuous.https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/work-permits-indefinite-term Read More
Family reunification by Abena ne
Hello everyone, Anyone filed in march ? Any updates
@armanakhunzada66Don't see a reason why not... Perhaps the question the city would have is do you have enough rooms to accommodate everyone. Read More
Unlimited work permit renewal without work contract by rhiarhi
Hello all, I have a strange situation here: in two months I will need to renew my unlimited work permit but the problem is I was not working due to a long-term illness so I do not have a contract that I can provide nor the payslips of the last 3 ...
@rhiarhi Hi,Hope it solves your situation. Also thank you for giving me an insight that an A card is not always linked to an employer. Read More
Unlimited work permit renewal without work contract by rhiarhi
Hello all, I have a strange situation here: in two months I will need to renew my unlimited work permit but the problem is I was not working due to a long-term illness so I do not have a contract that I can provide nor the payslips of the last 3 ...
@rhiarhiHi, So you have an unlimited permit which is linked to your employer. Are you still employed with them?. if yes they will help you get it renewed. if you are no longer employed, then your situation takes a different turn.Were you working on ... Read More
Unlimited work permit renewal without work contract by rhiarhi
Hello all, I have a strange situation here: in two months I will need to renew my unlimited work permit but the problem is I was not working due to a long-term illness so I do not have a contract that I can provide nor the payslips of the last 3 ...
@rhiarhiHi, By an Unlimited work permit do you mean an A card or do you already possess a B or L card?if its is an A card and you don't have a work contract, then indeed would be difficult.If its a B or L, then perhaps this would not be an ... Read More
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 ...
@belgvisaseeker48 Hi,perhaps your employer can keep asking for a status.There are many cases where they don't see your document till last moment but when someone enquires about the document it comes to the top... happened twice to me for renewal of ... Read More
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 ...
@belgvisaseeker48Hi, did you get any email when your WP was approved? If yes, then you could expect one for SP as well.But looking at the timeline it already seems strange why you did not receive your SP. Can you check with your employer to ask for ... Read More
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 ...
@Sarah SmailiHi, You can immediately start working as you possess your WP and single permit.In the meantime you need to register yourself as mentioned above and do all the necessary processes.PS: You need an address where the police can come for ... 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 ...
@Nothing_serious35You can and most likely in Antwerp the interview could be in English.But as a backup just prepare some Dutch speaking for basic questions. 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 ...
@Nothing_serious35It depends on which document you are submitting for Integration. You have the option of submitting Dutch course or 5yr uninterrupted work.Based on that your interview would be held in English or Dutch. (just from experience).But in ... Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
@Anjali4455You mean payment for Nationality?That you need to do online on myminfin and take that document. You dont have to pay anything at the commune. Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
@Anjali4455Hi, which commune are you applying at?. That is a strange behaivour for someone to check your application.Are you applying or just want to check if you have all the documents?.Also at the commune you have multiple people who handle ... Read More
L card application was rejected because of my expat work permit by lianmeng56
Dear All,I have been working in Belgium for 6 years.Last Oct, I submitted application for L card, they gave me ANNEX 16bis.After 5 months, I went to communale, but the person told me my application was rejected because my work contract with Belgium ...
@dakbakUnfortunately the number can vary based on the person checking your application.If you are lucky the 5 years stay in Belgium is sufficient, but sometimes they look closely for the days you paid social security and also the days you were ... Read More
Residence Permit in 2024 timelines by josegarciabarraza
Dear all,I would like to ask how long takes to issue the residence permit in Flanders after the WP was granted.My timelines are the following:First application. Living in Hungary but non EU citizen.Region: FlandersWP application: December ...
@josegarciabarraza Hi,Indeed the duration of 3 months is rather common these days. What restrictions are you currently having with regards to the RP. Is it stopping you to work or open a bank account or get an accommodation?. Read More
L card application was rejected because of my expat work permit by lianmeng56
Dear All,I have been working in Belgium for 6 years.Last Oct, I submitted application for L card, they gave me ANNEX 16bis.After 5 months, I went to communale, but the person told me my application was rejected because my work contract with Belgium ...
@lianmeng56,Hi, Unfortunately this is the case.When you were not working on a local contract you were not paying social security. Only since Jan 2022 with the new rule you started paying social security even when you are on a non local contract.In ... Read More
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 ...
@sahosseinieeIt would depend on which email address or if an email address is provided when your application was submitted.In my case the email of my HR was always mentioned and then they received an email once it was approved.How the HR ... Read More
Do I need to hand in my passport when applying for a visa? by Mirage123
Hi,I'm moving to Brussels in a couple of months and need a visa. My work is supposedly handling all of it, so whenever they ask for documents, I provide them. So far, they've only asked for scans of my passport, not the passport itself.Will I ever ...
@Mirage123 Hi, your work will handle your work visa (D card) and your single permit for residence in Belgium. Based on that application you apply for the travel visa in your country of residence. At that time indeed you will need to give your ... Read More
Visa D time after receiving Single Permit by Deep Basu
Hi guys, what is your experience in receiving a Visa D to travel from India to Belgium after getting the single permit? How long did it take?
@Deep BasuHi,Depends where in India you apply.Normally once the documents are accepted it would take a few days to max a few weeks. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@vaibrasilYou need to have your cardreader for accessing mondossier Read More
Delaying the L card request by hssn601
Hello!I have applied for L-card in Antwerp and next month (after 5 months) i have an appointment with town hall, most probably they will say that the have not received any reply from immigration department so I can apply L-card, this happens to my ...
@hssn601No, there is no problem. There is no reason to reject the L card application. Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
@FahdijbeliHe is lucky and perhaps hid documents were all correct :), good to know that it is also possible to get the L card in such short notice. Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
@PlzmmHi, for L card in some communes of Antwerp, Gent and other its done online.I just had to send in all my documents to their email and once they register the file we will get a response that its filed along with Appedix 16 (Bijlage 1).They also ... Read More
Moving to Belgium: a few questions by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm due to move to Belgium in a few months for work and had a couple of questions that I'd be grateful to get some answers to:from what I've read on here, getting the work permit/visa can take up to four months. Is that true? I have a ...
@Mirage123Congrats on your job in Belgium.To answer your questions:.Yes, when its applied via your company, there may be a possibility that your permit is processed sooner than someone who applies themselves. If you want to immediately change your ... Read More
No response for permanent residence by aquajack22
Dears,Hope you all have a great 2024. I was checking to get some feedback on my situation. Perhaps it can help me move forward.As it's more than 7 years continuously, I had applied for PR ( L card) freshly in Schaerbeek commune and received by Bis ...
Hi,This situation started to arise since end May 2023 I believe.the initial rule or expectation that we will get an L card after the default 5 months is no longer valid. Now, the final decision needs to come from the ministry.The only thing you ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@ridewitgabYou need to do this payment in my minfinhttps://eservices.minfin.fgov.be/myminfin-web/pages/publicThere you have a link to pay for Nationality application. once paid remember to take a payment receipt from there. Normal bank payment ... Read More
Search year towards PR by Plzmm
Hello everyone!I have a question regarding search year/orientation year.I stayed in Belgium as a student for 5 years, which I understand counts for 2.5 years towards the PR. I did a year of "orientation visa", which the Agii says "does count as a ...
@PlzmmWould be ideal if you take an appointment with the commune to check your eligibility.I did the same for my PR. 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
@woodcook Just go and get it. You dont need to wait for the letter from the commune.I did the same. The day I saw on mijndossier, I took an appointment and went to the commune with the print out from mijn dossier.They just took my current ID (L ... 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
@woodcookThats really good if that happens. I got mine too in 3.5 months but after a police check... 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
@woodcookYou have the link on my applications.in that you have multiple options and one of them is a document of Belgium Nationality.Normally it should be inactive. In case it is active, then click it and you will see when it was approved. (you are ... Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
@Rd Devils hooray has the police come for verification?if yes, then keep looking on mijndossier for an update. I got mine after 3.5 months after application (2 months after police visit).If police did not come, then perhaps they wait for the ... 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
@ridewitgabHi, first you need your ID card inserted into your card reader and have that connected to your laptop/desktop.Then open https://mijndossier.rrn.fgov.beit will prompt to find your signature and then you need to enter your pin number.Once ... 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
@mansurdostakhel82 I would just say to keep checking on mijn dossier.Even today my colleague from Antwerp randomly checked and saw his nationality was approved few weeks ago but the city did not contact him yet. Read More
Police waiting time after applying for nationality by Lizliz55
Hi guys!About to apply for my nationality in 2 weeks. Can you please let me know how many days/weeks you had to wait for police to come to your house? On average? Did you have to wait to receive a paper first? Also, what kind of questions do they ...
@SimCityAT Have a look .the previous question was from 27th September 2023. which I dont think is an old post?My answer is to that user. 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
@mansurdostakhel82I applied in Gent. I had my police visit after 5 weeks. They came 3 times since I was not at home.They only checked if I could speak Flemish. (that depends on which document you submitted for Integration).From friends from other ... Read More
Police waiting time after applying for nationality by Lizliz55
Hi guys!About to apply for my nationality in 2 weeks. Can you please let me know how many days/weeks you had to wait for police to come to your house? On average? Did you have to wait to receive a paper first? Also, what kind of questions do they ...
@mansurdostakhel82, Hi, once your document is submitted, the prosecutor has 4 months to make a decision.If this is not done, then its deemed as approved.Did you already check on mydossier? Perhaps your nationality is already there.I got mine in 3.5 ... 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
@woodcook,No this would not happen. I was abroad on work when my nationality was approved. So nothing to worry there. The disconnection only happens once she goes to the city hall to apply for the new ID card. But keep in mind the situation if she ... Read More
To renew my SP for second time by cedrickshema250
Hello Teami applied to renew my SP on16/06/2023but until now I haven’t yet received the feedback ?any idea about how long it takes to get the feedback ?thank you
@cedrickshema250 Hi,Did you apply it or did your employer apply for the extension of the SP?.If it is your employer, ask them to get a status update. It works faster.But indeed also keep in mind that you applied during vacation period. The delay in ... Read More
Permanent Residence by yashuu1991
Hello,I currently hold Unlimited Single Permit and is valid till 8.8.2024. Next year i will get it renewed anyways.Also, In JulY i will complete 5 years in belgium. I went to commune today and they told me that i can not apply for PR myself. I keep ...
@yashuu1991 Hi,A few questions before we can guide you properly.Unlimited SP ? --> You currently hold an A card right?Employment --> When you plan to apply for your PR, Would you be on a local employment contract for the past 5 years?PR --> ... Read More
How long i can stay out of Belgium without resetting PR counter by hssn601
In 2020 my stay out of Belgium could be 7months (2+5) does it effect the PR counter? During this out of Belgium period i am still employed, renting apartment, paying bills, social security etc,, I'm just out of Belgium but working from ...
@Emery Justine Sta. Ana Hi,if you are a citizen and you intend to return to Belgium, it ideally should not be a problem. You may indeed have to compromise on your pension amount and other benefits later on. Not sure on that part.Why don't you send ... Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
@shrikant mete Hi,Ask your employer to ask for a status of it. Then they can bring your document on top.As you know most people were on vacation and they are slowly coming back to work. Paper load would be more than usual, so unless its a special ... Read More
Can I ask nationality early in Belgium ? by Phinox
i am living in Belgium since 2020, i have B1 in french and A2 in dutch and i have been working for more than 400 days and i am still working. i got refuges statue for 5 years and i wonder if i could ask before.
@mjzk I think @romaniac is referring to the other method of acquiring nationality via "Naturalization".Citizenship that is acquired:To be 18 years or olderTo have an unlimited residence permit at the time of applicationOther conditions may apply ... Read More
Travel around the EU while my A card is being processed (Flanders) by 7CR
Hi, I have the following situation:My nationality allows me to travel visa-free within the EU but:My Belgian A card is expiredI am in possession of Annex 49, Annex 46, and a work permit while I get the appointment to apply for the new card + the ...
@7CR Don't think that would be the case. You don't go via immigration.the only check is by the airline personnel. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@mjzk then the best option is to prepare and keep your file ready. When you get your L card, apply for your nationality immediately.Do you have all the documents in the correct format? meaning translated birth certificate/apostiled, nationality ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@mjzk I am not sure that just starting the file will save you time.the application is only sent ahead once all your documents are submitted.When I applied, the first document they asked was my Permanent residence document.They also verified it on ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@mjzk I hope the same for everyone applying for the L card that it is issued in 5months.I know the frustration behind the waiting time. I am only giving the inputs I receive from my colleagues as I am a mediator in my organization for international ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@Peterjohn123 It was informed by the commune when my colleague went to get his L card.He got his L card this week after 7 months. (I got the same information from 3 other colleagues who applied for the L card). (perhaps it could be due to the ... Read More
Travel around the EU while my A card is being processed (Flanders) by 7CR
Hi, I have the following situation:My nationality allows me to travel visa-free within the EU but:My Belgian A card is expiredI am in possession of Annex 49, Annex 46, and a work permit while I get the appointment to apply for the new card + the ...
@7CRDo you still have your tourist visa on your passport or are you eligible for on arrival/e visa.?Or from your earlier statement you have a visa free access to EU. Then I don't see a reason for you to have an issue.Because from my experience at ... Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@mjzk Hi,From what you mention you have only applied for your L card right?I hope you are updated with the information that the L card is no longer auto approved after 5 months?.I believe since mid/end May 2023 you need to wait for the approval from ... Read More
Travel around the EU while my A card is being processed (Flanders) by 7CR
Hi, I have the following situation:My nationality allows me to travel visa-free within the EU but:My Belgian A card is expiredI am in possession of Annex 49, Annex 46, and a work permit while I get the appointment to apply for the new card + the ...
@7CR Hi, do you have a passport from any of the EU countries.?Then it should not be a problem to travel. 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
@vaibrasil This is the information I used to submit the documents. I checked with my commune and also other people who applied for citizenship.General requirements to qualify for the Belgian citizenship:Permanent residence:- Unlimited right of ... 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
@ARMaliq Do you already have you permanent residence card like L card?in that case this point is no longer valid as criteria.Your Permanent residence will be enough. 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 @sakunthala 123 ,This is from the government website:You only need 1 of these,For proof of social integration:by a diploma or certificate having at least the level of upper secondary education issued by an educational establishment organized, ... Read More
Implications of a period w/0 salary on unlimited WP & citizenship by gafarvictoir
Could someone please give me some advice?Will a month gap without salary (due to a change of employer under a single permit) have an effect on an unlimited WP and citizenship application?
@lucasfariaslf @lucasfariaslf Thats true.I had done my Integration + language course so that was submitted for integration.In your case, there really does not seem a gap because you immediately started working, but indeed it is different employers. ... Read More
Implications of a period w/0 salary on unlimited WP & citizenship by gafarvictoir
Could someone please give me some advice?Will a month gap without salary (due to a change of employer under a single permit) have an effect on an unlimited WP and citizenship application?
@lucasfariaslf Hi, This is not an issue. I had a break of 15 days between jobs. I had no issues for the WP and for citizenship they only look if you worked the required 400+ odd days in the last 5 years. 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
@buttsab729 How and where do we see when the municipality has send the document to the ministry or procecuter? Read More
Application for L card (prevously D card) long term stay by lady_lis
Hello! I have the following situation: I am going to apply for a L card (which was previously known as D card) long-term stay (status langdurig ingezetene). It is possible to apply for this status after having cumulatively spent 5 years in Belgium ...
Is there anyone who got their L card after 5 months since May 25th 2023? Read More
Annex 46/47 by narcis 5125
Does anybody know from where we can get annex 46/47?
@Anu Radhakrishnan2 Hi, what do you want to know with the Annex 46/47?Did you look into this website?https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/single-permitthe Annex is an approval of your application, so now go ahead and apply ... Read More
UNION Register 😇 by yamackadir
The biggest problem after covit 19 all over the world may be the appointment system. I am in Belgium I've been working for three months and I still haven't been able to join a union, which is bad. Your experience in this regard is important to me
@yamackadir which Union are you talking about?for your job safety? Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
@guestuserbrs Did you go again to the cityhall and enquire? Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
@AppuBala Brussels... Read More
Applying B or L card after 5 Years stay in Belgium by eshwarraj09
Dear All, Looking for some suggestion: I received my First Work Permit on 8th Feb 2017, Reached Belgium on March 28th, 2017. My First Resident Permit Start date is July 12th, 2017. Can I apply for B or L Card in the next couple of weeks(Which means ...
@Mehdi Haghayegh Hi, I am not aware where we can see it. I checked mine by taking an appointment with the city to check my eligibility and asking them the required documents applicable for me.Perhaps you can do the same? Read More