umutgulum
Turkish expat in Belgium
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Registration: 05 August 2025
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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 ...
@abolfazl karimi You need to renew it every year as IBZ wants to see if you are still empoyed 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 ...
@pranav2424 Its for 1 year which starts from the date ur work permit is issued. 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 Nothing changes on spouse’s status. Since you will have a new expiry date when you obtain your indefinite work permit, when renewal time comes for your spouse, his/her new expiry date of residency will be the same as yours. The ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@gannam thanks a lot for the information Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@gabawo9189 Legally, if your RP expires, you’re not allowed to leave Belgium. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
Has anyone applied for RP extension after 1 year of obtaining the indefinite work permit so far ? If so, how long does it take to get the extension ? I mean the processing timeThanks 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 and yes, despite you are having a indefinite contract 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 I know that is annoying but that how indefinite work permit works in Belgium. This permit gives you a freedom to work for any kind of occupation for any employer. So, IBZ wants to be sure that your are employed and not getting any ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@amri_aymen86 as Mehrdad has also mentioned, for the first time application it is exactly the same procedure as single permit. Once your residency permit is granted, you will be informed. Then you will need to make an appointment via commune to ask ... 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 ...
@Ardaesk Hi Arda,Residency permit applications in IBZ usually take almost 4 months, maybe even more. Applications that are being applied from Turkey take even more sometimes. It mostly depends on your employer and the region you have applied for. ... 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? ...
@mugeebilgenHi 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. 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? ...
Hi Muge,indefinite work permit will be granted in 2-4 weeks but your file will be forwarded to IBZ for residency permit, which will take up to 4 months to receive the decision. good luck Read More
Unlimited Single Permit Flanders by Nov Rain87
Hello,In december I will complete 4 years residing in Flander Region with card A, but during this period I didn't work all the time, (I worked more than 3.6 years).Am I eligible to apply for unlimited single permit, or I must complete 4 years of ...
@manju618 Hi,4 years rule is not the same for everyone. It depends on where you are from and where you are applying from ( which region ). If we assume that it is 4 years for you, then your application willbe rejected if they respond it within 4 ... Read More
Impact of unpaid leave on eligibility for L card by monamiia
Hello,Does having a total of 10 days of unpaid leave have any impact on the requirement of five years of uninterrupted work for the L card, while remaining continuously employed under an active employment contract?
@monamiia Hi, noep it does not have any impact on your Pr application.good luck Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@amri_aymen86 yes, you will have to renew it every year through the commune. even though you have a permanent work permit, your RP extension application will take weeks to get. I suggest you to apply 3 months prior your expiry date. good luck Read More