pranav2424
Indian expat in Belgium
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Indian
Registration: 16 February 2026
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Belgium
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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 First tell, how many days back u applied..?..it usually takes 11 weeks for unlimited work permit renewal. Read More
L card eligibility by Pseudo10
Hello,I came to Belgium in Sep 2021 and have been working as a secondment worker(NOT on a local contract) till Feb 2026, after which I switched to a local contract. I already completed 5 years this September and I am planning to apply for a L card.I ...
@Grunt6891 I talked to one of my friends..he said, first 15 months u might not be eligible.Its said, spouses hold a derivative of the id card of main person. So if spouse was seconded then u are also not eligible. But I think u r eligible if u were ... Read More
L card eligibility by Pseudo10
Hello,I came to Belgium in Sep 2021 and have been working as a secondment worker(NOT on a local contract) till Feb 2026, after which I switched to a local contract. I already completed 5 years this September and I am planning to apply for a L card.I ...
@Grunt6891 In this case, I think you are eligible. Here dependent people take PR without working a single day in 5 years. You were at least working. Read More
L card eligibility by Pseudo10
Hello,I came to Belgium in Sep 2021 and have been working as a secondment worker(NOT on a local contract) till Feb 2026, after which I switched to a local contract. I already completed 5 years this September and I am planning to apply for a L card.I ...
@Pseudo10 Dont go on what many indians say..half of infy tcs people have no idea about anything.Its very very clearly mentioned, secondment doesn't count. I can show u the rule also. Its almost rejected case.How did they start paying social security ... Read More
L card eligibility by Pseudo10
Hello,I came to Belgium in Sep 2021 and have been working as a secondment worker(NOT on a local contract) till Feb 2026, after which I switched to a local contract. I already completed 5 years this September and I am planning to apply for a L card.I ...
@Chicks24 Before 2021 i know people who had some local time and some secondment time, they got approved. But after 2021… I haven't heard a single case of approval. It says 5 years on local job. Student time counts as half. One of my ... Read More
L card eligibility by Pseudo10
Hello,I came to Belgium in Sep 2021 and have been working as a secondment worker(NOT on a local contract) till Feb 2026, after which I switched to a local contract. I already completed 5 years this September and I am planning to apply for a L card.I ...
@Pseudo10 Your application will be rejected by the ministry in Brussels. I have seen many rejections like this.The rule changed sometime in 2021. Before that it used to get approved but now it will be 100% rejected. ITS CLEARLY written, work done on ... 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
@Grunt6891 Flanders takes 4-5 weeks for work part. Brussels takes 5 days for work part. My colleague submitted on 7th August..got it in September second week (work part Flanders). 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 .
@Typical Okes...I got my unlimited work permit by 4 years rule. Because my earlier work permits were issued in flanders. That's why I was curious. 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 .
@Typical On 1st October 2026, Did you complete 5 years in Belgium? Or it is lesser than 5 years?Because if u already complete 5 years by the time its renewed, then u get 5 years B card I think. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - After Obtaining : Labour Market by math7612
On the website, it is stated that with an unlimited single permit, we can work for any employer and in any job. What exactly does this mean? For example, can we work as a painter in an art studio or as a waiter in a café? In this case, is ...
@Gvad45 There is no minimum salary for unlimited permit renewal. 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 ...
@musmans They need to apply as soon as possible.ask your employer man. I cant answer this question.It takes 3-4 months in total. 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 ...
Hi, I am already in Belgium, switching a job while being on a single permit with residence permit valid till mid 2028. I am curious about current work permit processing times. Can someone answer these questions? As my residence permit is valid, do ... 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 Integration certificate is required if u have even a single day gap in employment. If u left one employer on friday and joined second on Tuesday then monday ia a gap. In this case u require an integration certificate. Read More
L card request rejected by Kenzie marisa
Hi ,I have been staying in Belgium for 5years now.and I moved to local contract 2 years back paying social security an tax. And I have not taken any break between both jobs when I applied for L card , it was rejected saying that I was detached ...
@krish2190 What jp is talking about is..expat regime..that is not related to social security at all. Expat regime was just a low tax deduction..one has to pay social security etc even on expat regime 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 ...
on a very much related topic, when renewing your A card with an unlimited work permit (so very close to the 5 year mark, or you've hit the 5 year mark), has anyone directly received a B card, or do you always get an A card? On the IBZ website I see ... Read More