Srizzy
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 15 October 2024
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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
B card application by rjBelgium18
Hello, I am working in Belgium from last 7 years and recently switched to local employer.I am paying social security from last 3.8 years. I applied for L card and application was rejected.Commune said that your employer can raise B card request for ...
@rjBelgium18 What is the date to calculate 5 year completion? The date in first residence permit or the day I went to the commune after arriving in Belgium? Read More
B card application by rjBelgium18
Hello, I am working in Belgium from last 7 years and recently switched to local employer.I am paying social security from last 3.8 years. I applied for L card and application was rejected.Commune said that your employer can raise B card request for ...
If one has lived for 5 years under local contract, can they apply for L card directly? Also cz' someone tell me what is the difference between a b card and a L card? Which one is better (if it can be measured that way) 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 ...
@hssn601 They are looking to take out this clause of 5 years continuos work replacing the language requirement. Again, this is under discussion, has not been passed yet. 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 ...
@arjunprasad2143 Ok. If you go with the route of 5 years of continuous work for the integration part then how will you get language as well? My line of thinking is, if you show 5 years of continuous work then proving language separately is not ... 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 ...
@hermito The link is unavailableThanks for the info 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 ...
So long story short - if you have an A card (single permit) and have worked 5 years continuously for a local belgian employer - you can directly apply for a L card? Is my thought process right for this topic? Once permanent card is secured, ... Read More