Srizzy
Indian expat in Belgium
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51
About me
Indian
Registration: 15 October 2024
My expat journey
Belgium
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L card When to Apply by gabawo9189
Hi Team,I am on unlimited work permit and completing my 5 years of local contract in the month of Dec 2026.I have to also renew my current A card as it is going to expire in the month of Dec 2026.Should I apply for L card or only Renew A card at ...
@hermito Yes my stay history certificate says the same date I mentioned above Read More
L card When to Apply by gabawo9189
Hi Team,I am on unlimited work permit and completing my 5 years of local contract in the month of Dec 2026.I have to also renew my current A card as it is going to expire in the month of Dec 2026.Should I apply for L card or only Renew A card at ...
My annexe 49 was on Jan 4th 2022 - so on jan 4 2027 I could visit the commune and ask for a L card based on 5 years of full time employment? Read More
L card When to Apply by gabawo9189
Hi Team,I am on unlimited work permit and completing my 5 years of local contract in the month of Dec 2026.I have to also renew my current A card as it is going to expire in the month of Dec 2026.Should I apply for L card or only Renew A card at ...
@hermito Is this mentioned in any commune websites? Read More
L card When to Apply by gabawo9189
Hi Team,I am on unlimited work permit and completing my 5 years of local contract in the month of Dec 2026.I have to also renew my current A card as it is going to expire in the month of Dec 2026.Should I apply for L card or only Renew A card at ...
Which date is taken for completion of 5 years? The date one went to the commune or the date in your first ever A card? 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 ...
@Aliceweber So for your nationality they did not ask for language/integration? 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 ...
@therhapzody Congrats to begin with.In the list of documents you mention integration certificate that you submitted although you went through the 5 year route. Is giving an integration certificate important although one has continuous 5 years of ... 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 ...
@brla15 So you can still attain nationality with just 5 years of continuous work? 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 ...
Just to clarify - inspite of having 5 years continous employment (no breaks, 5 years payslip, social security etc.), now you are also required to provide integration and laguage proof? The last I read was the fee changed officially but nothing ... Read More
L card time frame by Gvad45
Hi everyone,Has anyone recently received their L card in Belgium? How long did it take from submitting your application to actually receiving the card?I’d appreciate hearing about your recent timelines. Thanks!
So either the integration and language proof or 5 years continuous work - both work for the application? Read More
L card time frame by Gvad45
Hi everyone,Has anyone recently received their L card in Belgium? How long did it take from submitting your application to actually receiving the card?I’d appreciate hearing about your recent timelines. Thanks!
@jp_2018 I have been with the same company since the time I came to this country. I checked internally and its not a break in contract and have had continuous residence history in Belgium. For nationality, the language and integration test is now ... Read More
L card time frame by Gvad45
Hi everyone,Has anyone recently received their L card in Belgium? How long did it take from submitting your application to actually receiving the card?I’d appreciate hearing about your recent timelines. Thanks!
Also, in 2024 I had 2 days of non paid holiday (per my HR i was still on contract), is this a blocking factor for L card? Read More
L card time frame by Gvad45
Hi everyone,Has anyone recently received their L card in Belgium? How long did it take from submitting your application to actually receiving the card?I’d appreciate hearing about your recent timelines. Thanks!
Would like to clarify how the 5 year count is calculated. Some say its from the time you went to commine first and others the date on your first A card. Can someone clarify? 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 ...
I have been with the same employer for last 4.5 years but I also have 3 days of unpaid leave showing on the website....does this impact the uninterrupted work and stay? Read More
Residence card gaps due to admin delays: impact on nationality? by Christy132
Hi everyone,I recently submitted my Belgian nationality application through the Antwerp commune and wanted to get advice from people who may have been in a similar situation.My situation at a glance: I Valid residence PR card (L card) I have ...
I have 3 days of leave without pay - this is would not constitute as a break or inactivity right? 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 ...
So the rule now is you need an integration and language test even if you have worked 5 years uninterrupted? Read More