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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 ...
@tunde4elohimI did it last year. Besides the docs you refer to, only the birth certificate is needed. It needs to be apostilled, or legalized depending on the country you are from, and it needs to be translated. The translation also need to be ... Read More
Economic Participation Belgian Citizenship by umairsaeed01
Can a dependent wife provide her husband’s salary slips or employment contract as proof of economic participation (which is considered as one of the criterias) when applying for Belgian Citizenship for herself? or is it mandatory to work?
@umairsaeed01Additionally that the integration course include the language part... sometimes it is not included... better be safe than sorry Read More
Economic Participation Belgian Citizenship by umairsaeed01
Can a dependent wife provide her husband’s salary slips or employment contract as proof of economic participation (which is considered as one of the criterias) when applying for Belgian Citizenship for herself? or is it mandatory to work?
@umairsaeed01I agree with @italobelg. There is not much you (or she) can do but wait for that ~year.Make sure you apply for yours as fast as possible. consider the time it will take you (and you wife) to get the certified translated copy of the ... Read More
Economic Participation Belgian Citizenship by umairsaeed01
Can a dependent wife provide her husband’s salary slips or employment contract as proof of economic participation (which is considered as one of the criterias) when applying for Belgian Citizenship for herself? or is it mandatory to work?
@umairsaeed01Hi there,Is you personally fulfill the criteria (economic, social and linguistic integration), then you can apply for Brlgian nationality provided that you hold a permanent residence permit. If your wife does not fulfill all the same ... Read More
Do I need to apply for a different card after divorce? by Cris L
Hello everyone, I am divorced and f+ card holder. I am still so confused and broken so I am gonna start with this. I booked a flight to my home country to visit my family. Upon the last step(immigration I believe)before boarding the plane,the ...
@Babitha De RuyterAnd on top of that, get an immigration lawyer. With your length of stay youshoulf be already a permanent resident. Take out the L or B card in my opinion Read More
Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712
Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...
@GddaHi, this is not an easy situation. I would recommend to get an immigration lawyer, since you may not be a fully permanent resident and can't affort making mistakes in the upcoming procedures.Good luck 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 ...
@peterjohn1104No, it was not fraudulent. I complied with all tjey asked and never submitted any document that was forged or anything like that. Belgian immigration claimed I meeded 5 years, although I had a blue card from another eu country. As such ... 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 ...
@BMM996210Makes sense. I got my L card back in 2022. I submit my application without completing with all conditions knowing that they would most likely approve it since immigration does not have enoght personnel to got through all files. Eventually ... 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 ...
Nah, dont bother with a motivation letter. They will just toss it to the trash bin 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 ...
Yes, it was accepted. Notan issue. We jad Deloitte help us,and for them this was normal.Her card is/was valid for 5 years Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
Yup. There was an interruption due to covid, and they knew it and were flixible. Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
@faridulhaqpkHi Farid. I had similar situations to the one you experience. I am a belgian national now.Make sire that the application is done way in advance before the expiration date and you should be ok. 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 ...
@ARMaliqEasy, her registration to the gym 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 ...
B card is perfectly possible for Nationality declaration.note that you need to make an inventory on which of you and how you fulfil the social, linguistic and economic integration criteria. There are different ways of fulfilling that criteria.Just ... 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 ...
@Grace GreatActually that will be the olny way to go, in case one of you do not fulfil the economic integration requirements 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 ...
Hi all,quick question to all:Has anyone applied for Nationality by acquisition following the path of being the parent of a Belgian under 18 unemancipated child?In theory, there is no economic integration requirement, but I wanted to check with ... 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 ...
And download the xard reader software in your pc 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 ...
@IamddyHi, just wait for it. It will take some additional weeks. Patience is key Read More
Applying for Belgium Nationality by s2946
Hi All,I am currently living in belgium legally since 4 years and 10 months. I came here on a family reuniifcation visa and now I hold an F card. I am married to a Belgian, but I am an Indian Citizen (Indian Passport holder). I want to now get my ...
@s2946Hi,Note that the process isnot getting the passport, it is becoming a national of belgium. You need to obtain the nationality befote obtaining your passport.A couple of things you need to consider:You mist have a permanent residency card. To ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Leaving the country during the process by vaibrasil
Hi everyone, Does anyone know what happens if you would have to leave the country to move somewhere else during the process? have a nice week!
@vaibrasilIf you remain registered it should be ok (I've seen it in practice), as long as the outcome is positive. If the outcome is negative, you may need to reapply or appeal the decision and this may take a couple of years. A couple of things to ... Read More
Belgian Nationality - Leaving the country during the process by vaibrasil
Hi everyone, Does anyone know what happens if you would have to leave the country to move somewhere else during the process? have a nice week!
@vaibrasilHi,you can "move", but the only way Belgium will confirm the nationality change request, is by post in the REGISTERED address in belgium. It may be possible at the end, but you will find yourself in a swirl of issues with the ... Read More
How long to get your citizenship? by Zaza00
Hello all,I'm writing to hear your experience applying for citizenship for yourself and your spouse/kids, especially those who worked non stop for the 5 years of residency. How long did it take to receive confirmation of your citizenship?A question ...
@manorasI agree with your post. Most people will lose a month or 2, due to the lack of actual card being delivered. I just got my nationality approved a couple of weeks ago. It to 4 months and 10 days to be precise. It was in Uccle and they were ... Read More
Belgian Nationality by vaibrasil
Hi all,I'm about to about for the citizenship and I have the following as requested:- knowledge of 2 national languages via the official tests- 5 years here- proof of the work period required- bachelor degree done in Belgium ( language of ...
@ABS25Only if this directly links you to it. It means that it is you that are potentially being criminally charged. And also depends on the kind of company set up, and the actual charge.In short, have a immigration lawyer look at it. Only that ... Read More
Travelling outside EU while Citizenship application is in progress by NBM2009
Dear All,I live in Brussels and I have applied for my Belgian Nationality (as a L-card holder) in December 2023. I am planning to travel outside Belgium (in fact, it's outside of EU borders) in March. I was told that the my current RP/eID (L card) ...
@NBM2009Hey there. I had the same situation. I applied for the nationality back in Aug 2023. In December I was in S. America, and while I was there the approval of nationality came in. I came back to Belgium via the NL, and no issue. what they do is ... 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 ...
@somyapradhan06Hi there,I think this would be the wrong chat for that question. However, my experience tells me that the visa validity does not imply the time your mom can stay in the schengen area. The time date stamp in the visa states the dates ... 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 ...
Well, after 4 months and 10 daus I received a possitive answer. I knew about it sonce I can see my nationaloty certificate in mondossier. I am away for the holiday tome, and i guess ill see the commune invitation once ai return. I have to say ... Read More
When can a spouse apply for citizenship? by Waleedov
I have obtained my nationality, as well as my children. However, I am unsure about my wife's situation. Does she need to work for many years before she can apply, or is there an exception? Currently, she holds an L card. Thanks!
Hi,She needs to fullful all requirements except for economic integration. That means:She needs to have been:- in belgium for at least 5 years- be socially and linguisticly integrated- have been married with you for at least 3 yearsHope this helps Read More
Duration of stay after losing the job by rhiarhi
Hello,A friend of mine lost his job, he has card A with an unlimited single work permit. How long is he allowed to stay in Belgium until he gets a new job? does the 3 months rule apply to him? or he can stay in the country as long as his resident ...
@rhiarhiHi, the card A is as you mentioned: Long Term resident. He will never can be kicked out of Belgium unless he commits a very serious felony (e.g. terorist acts). Ypur friend is also eligible to unemployment benefits until he is able to get on ... Read More
Expat Tax Regime by Zaza00
Hello all,I'm wondering if anyone has insight on the expat tax regime. How does one's employer go about applying for it? I never knew such a thing existed until hearing from another ex-pat recently, and the 3 month window to apply had already ...
Hi,The new expat tax rehime started back in Jan 2022. It is supposed to be easier to administrate than tje previous one (dating back from 1983) which was reqlly hectic. So in short:1. The application needs to be done 3 months of beiing employed at ... Read More
Is it possible to move to other EU country to live/work with F card by Jonathangeradonjg
Hi Expat community, Be kind with my questions please :)I am from Belgium and my partner has a F card. The F card will expire in July 27 and then she will have the possibility to request F+ card & request Belgium nationality.However we are ...
Hi Jonathan,Several things here:1. It os correct that the F card needs to be returned2. Although when you move to another eu country your wife needs to register as a 3rd country national, the permit or card provided there is immediate, and no ... 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 ...
Uccle, so brussels region. Fine to wait 5 months i guess 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 ...
Mine is already 3.5 months in after submission 9f declaration, amd no news yet. Ill post in 3 weeks any updates 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
@BMM996210Thanks for the reply. Im in Uccle, which means Brussels region. Ive heard there are no police visits aroind here. I am happy is this is approved in 2024, by the the special tax status in Belgium comes to an end and the taxman wont come ... 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
Almost 3 months for me and no reply from the commune... 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
@Peterjohn123Forgot to mention that we've lived in Uccle for over 6 years now. 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
@Peterjohn123yeah sure, could be. But just to give you an idea of how bizarre this practice is, all my Belgian colleagues moving from place to place also get these police visits. At the very end I've come to realize is that for the communal and ... 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
@mansurdostakhel82Congrats! Way to go! I can barely sneeze in Dutch! lol 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
It is funny how in Brussels the resident permits application (or renewals) are always followed by police visits. for Nationality requests: None. LOL 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
@mansurdostakhel82Hey!Well, good question, I do not know. What I do know is that this is not part of the nationality law, this is something that in most cases the region of Flanders does.Maybe there are someone in the forum with that knowledge.My ... 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
@mansurdostakhel82hi, this has been discussed before in the forum, I'd recommend to go through the different posts.In short, you are right, and wrong at the same time. Ball part is somewhere between 4 and 5 months, because the the civil registrar at ... Read More
Bank mortgage with A card - Single permit bank loan for house by ievgenfeldmann
Dears,Do you have any information regarding banks who give mortgage to buy a house with A card (single permit).As far what I heard:Some banks potentially give loans with A card but max 80% - no clue if true or not.Please let me know any information ...
I now have an L card, but when I had my H card (which is a temp card like the A card), I was turned down by ING, despite having all sort of products with them. KBC told me to come and work with thwm. Got an amazing rate, and I changed all my bank ... Read More
Permanent resident Card by Rolandjamal
Hello, Just wanna ask if a family came through a family reunification and 1 person is only working with a CDD, will the other members of his family will be entitled for a permanent resident card even if the others never worked during the 5 years? ...
Or Blue card. According to eu law, blie card can bring certain number of years of residency from another country Read More
Permanent resident Card by Rolandjamal
Hello, Just wanna ask if a family came through a family reunification and 1 person is only working with a CDD, will the other members of his family will be entitled for a permanent resident card even if the others never worked during the 5 years? ...
Depends. What was ypu card in Italy? EU 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
@Zivcal Well, actually the way it works is that you pay where your tax residency is located. Within the EU tax residency is clarly defined: where is you center of economic interest? That is, your relative, dependents, your bank account, your house, ... Read More