pranav2424
Indian expat in Belgium
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Indian
Registration: 16 February 2026
My expat journey
Belgium
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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
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.
@Safiu saf Unlimited work permit has NO INCOME LOWER LIMIT...do whatever u want..this permit doesn't have lower limit 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 ...
@mr.beck Then call them on their number and get it approved. They do pick-up after 2-3 tries. 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 ...
@mr.beck Well.. its luck..Residence part should take not more than 16 weeks...u can even call them..They explicitly tell...if its greater than 16 weeks..we will intervene on phone 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 ...
@mr.beck You should get it in a week or two now. 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 ...
@mr.beck In Brussels..the work part is ALWAYS approved in 1 week...flanders takes 4 weeks approx... residence part will take 12-14 weeks after the work part approval. Read More
Annex 46 delay in Belgium by Ramesh2023
Hi everyone,Looking for recent timelines for Single Permit renewals in Flanders:Applied (Renewal): May 18, 2026Work Authorization Approved: June 1, 2026Status: Waiting on Residence Approval (Annex 46 / DVZ)Has anyone with a similar May timeline ...
@Ramesh2023 It will take 3 months starting june 1 . 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.
@Naouel cherif Unlimited work permit is not cancelled after 90 days. Read More
I applied for belgian tourist visa by Nemer J
No idea why embassy has forwaded my visa type c tourist application to fps immigration in brussels. Anyone who has been in similar situation or have been through , please guide. Note previously i had belgium visa tourist in 2022 was issued within a ...
@Nemer J Now also it will be approved or rejected in 1-2 weeks by immigration office. Its happening for last 1.5 years. 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 ...
@Typical For renewal, ask commune. Nothing is online. 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 ...
@Typical The work part has a sentence in the PDF..that it is sent to ministry for annex 46 and DONT CONTACT the employment department now. Because employment department has done its job. 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 ...
@Gvad45 This question needs to be asked to commune. I said what is written in the rule. 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 ...
@Safiu saf You may stop working but for renewal of the residence part after one year, they require last 3 months pay slip. 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 ...
You will receive annex 46 in august sometime. It will be A permit. Student is counted as half so 3 years counted as 1.5 years.New validity will be 1 year from the date of issue of annex 46. So it will be August 2027 validity Read More