Mai Rose
Chinese expat in Belgium
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43
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Chinese
Registration: 28 October 2024
L card application eligibility by jithuadm
Hello all, I was a PhD researcher between 2019 March and June 2024 in Belgium.I had a Social Security-covered grant from 2019 March until 2019 December (Exempted from tax but considered as paying tax). I had a Belgian fellowship Grant between ...
@Gvad45 apply it quickly, do not mention when you apply you lost the jobI was the same situation Read More
Lost job but single permit visa still valid after several months by teddy19
Hi All,I am non-eu. In august 2024 I started a job after search year and I got a single permit after.I lost my job in September 2025 and I have been actively applying for jobs but, as you may know, it is quite difficult to have a job for english ...
@teddy19 @nyamani77Thank you for your information, your experiences are very helpful and give better insight into different situations.@guys, There seems to be some misunderstanding. A single permit is linked to your job. When your employer ends ... 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 ...
@Vs2802HelloI believe that uninterrupted work is not the key factor in your case. The correct requirement is 5 years of uninterrupted residence, not uninterrupted employment.For someone who has been living in Belgium and has worked uninterruptly ... 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 yes because of you can take the intergration test when you to show them languge A2 Read More
Belgian Birth Certificate after Citizenship by Ahmed_Talaat
I wanted through this post to share something with new Belgian citizens that I discovered lately.Maybe someone could know about this, but I think there are people that still don't know about it.After acquiring the Belgian citizenship, I went to my ...
hi thank you for sharingI did not use the service that you mentioned, however I saw my "act de naissance"is that an official one? since I saw my parents' names there Read More
Lost job but single permit still valid by H Triple
Hello everyone, I lost my job last year in June. I hold a single permit which will expire in 2022. I didn't receive any letter indicate I need to leave Belgium in 90 days if I couldn't find a new employer. Now my ID card still valid, I ...
@expat0ctja hiIdo not understand your situation clearly. had you completed the first 3 years, and you have been on another one 3 years of ID, and after issue this card one month and you was terminated >?did you check your profile on the system of ... Read More
Benefits of L card by oozkan
Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...
@Raumdeuter Hi! I got the L card, so I’ve stopped checking the forum regularly 😊Actually, once I received it, I didn’t really feel the need to check anymore.But since you asked, I just had a look and nothing special.I believe ... Read More
Proof of Economic participation for Wife by umairsaeed01
Hello, I have one query regarding the checklist while applying for Belgian Citizenship for my spouse who is a full time house wife.Is it mandatory for her to work and provide proof of economic participation as well ?one of the points they listed is ...
Hello everyone,Does anyone know where I can request an official attestation showing the number of working days I’ve completed in Belgium? I’m aware that student jobs are usually counted in hours, but I’ve read that they can be ... Read More
468 days of work for nationality IMPORTANT QUESTION by Isaa007
Ive been working for 370 days already, but I work 9 month (almost 190 days) in another job before. I have an interruption of 6 month between both. Do they still count? I can justify the gap. I have proves. Thanks
Hello everyone,Does anyone know where I can request an official attestation showing the number of working days I’ve completed in Belgium? I’m aware that student jobs are usually counted in hours, but I’ve read that they can be ... 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 ...
Hi, Congratz!when they offerred you to apply L card, that means they will accept itMy friend was termited after 4,9 years of working. He had to go back to his country, after several months he had the offer of new job and cameback, and they also ... Read More
Traveling abroad | L card Date by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I had applied for an L card, and as per my Annex 16, I have an appointment in commune in mid of July. I have to travel abroad in July for 3 weeks and will be back in Belgium by 30th July. I called commune and got my appointment rescheduled ...
@KTantwerp05 Hi, For my case, my A card was blocked digitally on the day of 5 months + 1 after applying L cardgook luck for youRose Read More
Contract is terminated and Residency status for a non-EU resident by Mai Rose
Hello, I am a non-EU resident who held a permanent work contract in Belgium, which granted me a Type A residence permit valid until 2027. However, I was recently terminated from my job, and at the same time, I applied for an L card. While actively ...
Hi I am sorry to here thatWill I receive a letter from the Foreign Affairs Department after the eight-week notice? Will I get a document allowing me to stay in Belgium? No.If you do not receive a new job offer within 90 days, they may send you a ... Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by Mai Rose
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ...
@KTantwerp05I got a physical card todayBest, Mai Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by Mai Rose
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ...
Hi there,My current A card was blocked the day after reaching 5 months and 1 day since I applied for the L cardThe card reader couldn’t recognize it, so I’ll visit the Commune tomorrow—fingers crossed!Mai Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by Mai Rose
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ...
@Raumdeuter I hope that, thanks! Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ... Read More
L card / Unlimited Single Permit (Flemish) by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding my current situation as my Single Work Permit is set to expire in May 2026. I have been living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for the last 6+ years as an expat. There is No gap in residence ...
I have annex 16 and annex 16bis :-) Read More
L card / Unlimited Single Permit (Flemish) by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding my current situation as my Single Work Permit is set to expire in May 2026. I have been living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for the last 6+ years as an expat. There is No gap in residence ...
@maharaji1984Hi, good to know there are 2: annxe 16 bis and annexe 16 ter. I just checked, I have both I am waiting for the next 2 weeks to get a L card if it is approved Do you know in case of refusal, they should have sent me a notification ... Read More
L card / Unlimited Single Permit (Flemish) by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding my current situation as my Single Work Permit is set to expire in May 2026. I have been living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for the last 6+ years as an expat. There is No gap in residence ...
@KTantwerp05 Hi, You received the Annexe 16, means you met requirements for application to get L card at your commune. Ibz should approved since "uninterrupted 5 years of stay, do not need to do social contribution 5 years. *3 months* is enough ... Read More
Lost job but single permit still valid by H Triple
Hello everyone, I lost my job last year in June. I hold a single permit which will expire in 2022. I didn't receive any letter indicate I need to leave Belgium in 90 days if I couldn't find a new employer. Now my ID card still valid, I ...
@Agron ZyrtarHi,In my opinion, since your ID is still valid and wasn’t withdrawn after 90 days, you’re lucky.When you get a new job, your new company will apply for a work permit at the local Social Immigration Office. If approved, they ... Read More
PhD years and Permanent Residency in Belgium by Suzie0
Hi everyone!My question is regarding permanent residency (I know there are some posts about it but weren't so clear to me). So, I started my phd studies in Belgium in 2018. In 2019, I started working as a full-time teaching assistant and my salary ...
Hi,Since I was also a student, I think Commune/Ibz may not know that you worked as a full-time teaching assistant. They likely considered your "proof of income" as a scholarship for your PhD.You can check the type of IDs granted each year to PhD ... 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 ...
@maharaji1984 then it takes long time than application directly 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 ...
HiIn Ixelles, I didn’t need to make an appointment. I first went to ask which card I should apply for, and then I returned with all the required documents to apply directly. They gave me two papers for the appointment to pick up the L card ... 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 ...
@maharaji1984 Hi, I could not find a similar information in Ixelles.When did you apply? I applied on 15th October, and they have not contacted back to me,I am waiting for aprovalall the bestMai Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@Blueskii Hi, Sure my plesure Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@gondr I do not have any news. I am still looking for a job. 90 days expired but they have not withdraw my Id card (A card). How about you? Read More
Single permit processing 2025 by sarasaroub98
Hi all,I created this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here : Application date : 11/11/2024Region: Flanders WP: 02/12/2024RP: waiting
@ievgenfeldmann HIcongrats!When did you apply for the L card, when was it approved How did they inform you?Did you check Mon Dossier?Because I am waiting for the approvment Thank you Read More
Card L Schaerbeek by Ilya543
I want to ask for PR in Schaerbeek ( L card) but the website isn't so clear about the procedure.Has anyone done it before ? How did you manage ? What happened ?
@Ilya543 Hi, Cases are different, as I people often think study duration/2 + working duration >= 5, however I went to the commune to ask them, they accept the application for L cardmy case is (study duration/2 + search year + working duration ... Read More
Card L Schaerbeek by Ilya543
I want to ask for PR in Schaerbeek ( L card) but the website isn't so clear about the procedure.Has anyone done it before ? How did you manage ? What happened ?
@Ilya543 Hi there,I went to the Commune to ask them directly, do not need to make RDV4 documents you needcriminal record householdpassport photo3 recent payslipsGood luck Read More
Request L card in commune Bruxelles 1000 - 1020 Laeken by ievgenfeldmann
Dears, Soon I want to apply for L card in September. Currently I hold an unlimited single permit.Please share your experience asking for L card with commune.Thank you,Eugene
@ievgenfeldmann HiCongrats,Did you submit L card on Sept and received on Nov? too fast Read More
L card in brussels by RKSI
Hello Everyone, Which service to use to book an online appointment to the brussels to apply for L card after waiting period of 5 months finished? Could any of you navigate me here please? Thanks for your inputs
Hi, congratulations! You can now schedule an appointment with the population service at your commune Read More
Benefits of L card by oozkan
Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...
HelloCould someone who recently got the L card to share what the latest activity from “mijn dossier” was? Thank you! Read More
Requirements for permanent residency in Belgium (non-EU citizen) by yat123
Dear all,I'm considering to apply for permanent residency. My current card is a single permit for being a researcher. To give a bit of background, I studied both a master's (2 yrs) and a PhD (4 yrs) in Belgium. There is no gap between my master's ...
Hello guys,I went to the Commune to check which type of residence card I qualify for. They reviewed my case, consulted with their boss, and informed me that I can apply for an L card. You should go to ask them and apply as soon as possibleI ... Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@katete hi, not yet I need to wait until March, still searching for a job with A single permit, how is your situation? Read More
Contract is terminated and Residency status for a non-EU resident by Mai Rose
Hello, I am a non-EU resident who held a permanent work contract in Belgium, which granted me a Type A residence permit valid until 2027. However, I was recently terminated from my job, and at the same time, I applied for an L card. While actively ...
Thank you @maharaji1984, @nyamani77 and @ievgenfeldmannfor providing detailed information and guidance regarding my residence permit situation in Belgium. I am currently registered with the Ixelles commune. I will contact a agency as you suggested ... Read More
Contract is terminated and Residency status for a non-EU resident
Hello, I am a non-EU resident who held a permanent work contract in Belgium, which granted me a Type A residence permit valid until 2027. However, I was recently terminated from my job, and at the same time, I applied for an L card. While actively ... Read More
L card application eligibility by jithuadm
Hello all, I was a PhD researcher between 2019 March and June 2024 in Belgium.I had a Social Security-covered grant from 2019 March until 2019 December (Exempted from tax but considered as paying tax). I had a Belgian fellowship Grant between ...
@jithuadmHi, as my experience recently. Your employer will apply for you working permit, when working permit is approveed (2-4 months), you apply for A card yoursel (single permit)you should go to commune now to apply for L card or unlimited working ... Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@maharaji1984Thank you, My case is here Kind regardsRose Mai 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 ...
@maharaji1984Hi, thank you for your replyI used this link: https://www.ibz.rrn.fgov.be/fr/registre-national/mon-dossier/vous pouvez vous rendre sur le site de Mon DOSSIER en suivant ce lien : https://mondossier.rrn.fgov.be/.I applied after 9 years ... 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 ...
Hello @ARMaliqI applied L card in Ixelles commune on Oct, 2024, and I see the history in my data belowDate/Time INS Municipality/Organization Transaction Code2024-11-03 09:03:33 002775 MAGDA LOCAL RESIDENCES 25 National number query ... 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 ...
Hello, I am non EEA, I had student job, employment activities are typically covered by a student work permit 20 hours per week. When applying for an unlimited work authorization, I am considering if the Belgian authorities may count working under ... Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@maharaji1984Thank you for the detailed and valuable information!I will apdate if I have the resultRegards,RoseMai Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ... Read More