Gvad45
Aruban expat in Belgium
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Registration: 07 December 2025
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 .
@Typical I think they have up to 4 months 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 ...
@Naouel cherif How long did it take?? 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 ...
@gbsc0609 What will show on mijn dossier if its ready 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 .
@Mehrdad_AS How long does this renewal take ? Read More
Belgian nationality – do you need to be employed when applying? by Gvad45
Hi everyone, I have a question about applying for Belgian nationality.I have already completed 468 working days, which should meet the required employment/work history for my situation. However, at the moment of submitting the nationality ...
@nyamani77 What does this has to do with citizenship if one decides not to work and already has worked the required time Read More
Belgian nationality – do you need to be employed when applying?
Hi everyone, I have a question about applying for Belgian nationality.I have already completed 468 working days, which should meet the required employment/work history for my situation. However, at the moment of submitting the nationality ... 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!
How long is it actually taking, anyone got it before the 5 months mark ? 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.
if you mean eID viewer its installed and my card is connected (my information shows) but the website still doesnt open, am i doing something wrong? 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.
@gannam its not opening not my phone neither on my laptop 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.
@gannam This website doesnt open, can you put the link Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@Naouel cherif Is there a way to track it? On the “working in belgium” website there is no information what so ever Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
How long does it take to renew the unlimited work permit? After submission to the commune Read More
Minimum salary for A card with unlimited work authorization by Safiu saf
Hello,I currently hold an A card with unlimited work authorization. What is the minimum salary or income required to renew my A card?Thank you in advance for your help.
@pranav2424 Can you work a part time job and still be eligible for renewal ? Read More
L Card conditions by Safiu saf
Hello everyone,I have a few questions regarding the eligibility requirements for obtaining an L card. Here is my situation:3 years as a university student;3 years working under a permanent employment contract (CDI) with a limited single permit.I now ...
Is chomage considered as state financial help cause some say it doesnt only CPAS is considered as help Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@pranav2424 So the last 3 months he has to be working ? What if he finds a job 1 month before expiry does that means he cant renew ? 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!
@@Tomkar Which period and where did they apply? 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!
Which period did your friends apply in ? An which commune ? Read More
L card time frame
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! 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 ...
@Mai Rose they ask for 12 payslips the last payslip i got was the one mention in the C4 and it was half payslip 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 ...
Im in a similar situation, i’ve been residing for more than 6.5 years, and working for the 4 years, normally i shouldve been eligible to apply a week ago, but i lost my job 3 weeks before my eligibility date due to bankrupcy, i dont know how ... Read More
Lost my job 1 week before L card application can I still apply?
@brla15 Read More
Lost my job 1 week before L card application can I still apply? by Gvad45
Hi everyone,I’m currently on an A card (unlimited) and was planning to apply for an L card, but I lost my job one week before submitting the application.Can I still apply, or will this affect my eligibility? Has anyone been in a similar ...
@brla15 In this situation, what would you recommend doing? Should I still apply with chômage and proof of job search? I have been working for 4 years straight Read More
Lost my job 1 week before L card application can I still apply? by Gvad45
Hi everyone,I’m currently on an A card (unlimited) and was planning to apply for an L card, but I lost my job one week before submitting the application.Can I still apply, or will this affect my eligibility? Has anyone been in a similar ...
Does unemployment benefits count as stable and sufficient income for the L card application, or does it specifically need to be employment income? Read More
Lost my job 1 week before L card application can I still apply?
Hi everyone,I’m currently on an A card (unlimited) and was planning to apply for an L card, but I lost my job one week before submitting the application.Can I still apply, or will this affect my eligibility? Has anyone been in a similar ... 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
@Naouel cherif Which commune? Read More
Applying for A card extension while waiting for L card. by Stranger_F
Hello,In December 2025 I applied for L card which means that I should get decision latest May 2026. Meanwhile my A card expires in April 2025, so I applied for A card extension recently as well. My concern is that A card extension request will be ...
@gbsc0609 Is the B card condition the same as L card ? Student years count as half ? Read More
Applying for A card extension while waiting for L card. by Stranger_F
Hello,In December 2025 I applied for L card which means that I should get decision latest May 2026. Meanwhile my A card expires in April 2025, so I applied for A card extension recently as well. My concern is that A card extension request will be ...
Whats the difference between B card L card amd A Card? Read More
Job change during L card processing period by tazlad
I applied for the Belgium Long term residence permit (L card) and received A 16bis in October 2025. My question concerns a job change during the L card processing period.My new job starts late April so it would be a few weeks after my 5 month period ...
What if your current card expires while waiting for L card Read More
Job change during L card processing period by tazlad
I applied for the Belgium Long term residence permit (L card) and received A 16bis in October 2025. My question concerns a job change during the L card processing period.My new job starts late April so it would be a few weeks after my 5 month period ...
Also do you need to be still employer while waiting for the L card decision? 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 ...
@Mu Jaycee No i dont think so, the approval couldve been prior to the date mentioned on the card itself 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 ...
So when do they start counting for L card ? Read More