umutgulum
Turkish expat in Belgium
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Registration: 05 August 2025
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Query on annex while work permit is in progress by Curious2026
I would be switching jobs while being on Card-A. New employer will be raising the work permit. I would like to know what happens if RP card expires before the work authorization is received. Is the application enough to receive an temporary annex ...
You will receive an temp. annex ( its annex 15 or 16 don’t really remember) while waiting for your new permits. In the meantime, you will not be able to work until your new work permit is granted. Application would be enough to receive temp ... Read More
Integration test by Nnajiu
Hello Guys,Anyone taken or did the integration test or exams after the 60 hours course either from BON or BAPA in Brussels? Care to share the type.of questions you remembered being asked? Thanks in advance
I am not sure what are Bon or Bapa but integration test is quite easy to pass. No need to study. you can find some of the questions that are being asked before if you google it.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?
@ozlemozdemir227 i used to renew my permits every year on September and because it was right after summer vacation period, it was taking months to renew it. Starting from next year, its gonna be on May, which i assume renewing to residency permit ... 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?
@math7612 you better apply for an extension 3 months prior through the commune (gemeentehuis) of where you live. Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@Mehrdad_AS If you are appying from Flanders check the link: https://login.socialsecurity.be/idp/userType/processrequestId=WALI_a1jgqxtoaxahxm5kuqntuqlfy&domain=int&language=en 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?
@Mehrdad_AS it will start from the month your indefinite work permit application is approved and will be valid for 1 year. Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@Mehrdad_AS in my case, my latest temp. residency permit was going to expire on September 2024, I have applied for indefinite work permit on April and got the approval on May. It was given only for 1 year, which is going to be expired next year on ... 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
@Ramakrishnan Ramar Sorry I didn’t understand what you are applying or waiting for ? 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
@Luke Blackkmost of the time, the decision is given short after they request additional documents. You may hear from them soon. 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
Application Date: 05/04/2025Admissible: 29/04/2025WP: 29/04/2025 (starting from 29/05)SP: 20/08/2025This is my indefinite work permit application but I think treatment for residency permits doesn't differ. so it gives you an idea for processing ... 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?
Unlimited Work Permit ApplicationApplication Date: 05/04/2025Admissible: 29/04/2025WP: 29/04/2025 (starting from 29/05)SP: 20/08/2025 Good Luck eveyone 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
I am afraid the rejection letter will be delivered to your employer. If this would be the case already, you would have received an update from your employer I guess. As we discussed before, call or email IBZ, thats the easiest way to learn whether ... 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
@Zinochi543 No, They will contact with your employer if the extra documents are needed. Your full name and birthday will be enough to ask the details about your file. I see that you are worried a lot. Do not pls. You will hear from them eventually. 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
@Zinochi543IBZ emailinfodesk@ibz.fgov.be 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
@Zinochi543 if you are not able to reach your employer, you can call IBZ directly or send them an email describing your situation. I would say since it is a new company and is your first application, additional documents may have been requested from ... Read More