Mehrdad_AS
Iranian expat in Belgium
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41
About me
Iranian
Registration: 17 December 2024
My expat journey
Belgium
Iran
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Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
@Typical How did you know the date of submission to DVZ? 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 ...
@musmans 465 days of work are required. It can be continuous or discontinuous. Read More
Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
@musmansYou can have multiple work permit application in parallel, there is no restriction but as pranav says, you need to check the internal policy and requirements of the company... 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 ...
@Srizzy I doubt that there is a written document on this. This is how people experienced with their communes. This is mostly the first date of registration. 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 ...
@gabawo9189 The commune does not accept your application if 5 years have not yet passed. 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 ...
Did anyone get his/her Birth certificate from the Embassy, or a valid document can only be issued by inside the country of origin? Read More
Residency renewal ( A card Unlimited work ) by Naouel cherif
Hi everyone ,I would like to hear from people who have submitted the residence renewal recently ( Card "A" unlimited work ), and how long it took to receive decision from office des etrangers ?Thank you .
@leonidk They will send your document to the Immigration Office and the municipality will get back to you via email or letter once they get the renew instructions. Relax and wait. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2026 by umutgulum
Hello all,Unlimited Single Permit Renewal (Flanders)Exp. Date: 29/05App. Date: 20/02SP: 16/03fyi guys
First time, BrusselsApplied : 1/9/2026In treatement by region : 3/9/2026Work permit: 14/9/2026Residence permit : waitingGood luck all. Read More
Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
@Zaidelhassani It can be, sometimes even more. It is really random and depends on the officer handling the request. For me, the 3rd-time renewal process took about 4 months, near the maximum processing limit. 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 ...
Absence refers to the period during which you have no address in Belgium and therefore no valid residence permit. The municipality expects you to inform them of your temporary leaves (the time that you have no associated address). If that is the ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@mugeebilgen Hi Muge, noep, your current residency permit has nothing to do with your ongoing application. Unfortunately, your new residency permit will be valid for only 1 year and this 1 year will start from the day its granted. - @umutgulum ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@Mehrdad_AS @umutgulum is right. I got my unlimited work approval on January 22nd. I recieved my annex 46 on April 16th. When I renewed my card, the validity is one year. However they started to count one year from the same date as my work permit ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@pranav2424 thank you very much. it really helps to know this. Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@umutgulum could you please help me a bit to understand ? Assuming the work permit component is approved in 2-4 weeks and then, after 3-4 months, you get the residence permit component, you will get an A card with 8 months of validity left?Thanks in ... Read More
A card with unlimited work rights by lafeti6379
Hello All,I got approval for my unlimited work permit.I am still on A card but now with unlimited work permit (not bound to my employer).What kind of work I can do now.I am in software industry but I am not interested in the software job any more.I ...
@umutgulum Meaning, if the work permit component is approved and then, after 3-4 months, you get the residence permit component, you will get an A card with 8 months of validity left?Thanks in advance. Read More