Philippe Sterckmans
@phipiemar
Belgian citizen
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4733
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Comblain-au-Pont, Wallonia
Speaks Anglais - Portugais - Néerlandais
Registration: 01 May 2013
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Annexe 46 is the final approval issued by the Immigration Office regarding the single permit. When the employee receives the Annexe 46 document, (s)he is allowed to apply for the visa D at the Belgian Embassy. Read More
Covid 19 Travel Restrictions and Family Reunion. by reach4bala
Hi, I need a clarification regarding the recent covid-19 travel restrictions for passengers arriving from India to Belgium. I understand that people with Belgian citizenship or those having the main residence in Belgium can still return to ...
For any travel by plane, take a look on the IATA website. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ You will find directly the required information. Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
For some people, it took several months... Unfortunately, you can only "Wait and see"... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
HI, Impossible to answer to your question, I think that it will depend on the way that India will manage the situation. But as D visa holder, you can travel to Belgium if you are PCR negative. But you'll maybe have to go to quarantine at your ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Welcome on our forum, Now they will start to examine all your documents. And depending administrations workload you'll get answers in few weeks. Read More
Living in Ghent but working in Terneuzen (NL) by Guestposter6351
hi All i will be starting in my new job in Terneuzen in the Netherlands next year Feb 2018, BUT i would like to live in Ghent which is about 45 min/1Hour communte to my office in the Netherlands. I would like to understand from a social security/tax ...
Welcome Silvia, This discussion is inactive since 2 years. It's better to open a new one. For the rest, have a look on other previous posts. Read More
Living and Belgium and studying/working in Luxembourg by Mamusca
Hello, I’m a Portuguese Citizen and I’m currently in UK doing university. I finish my course next year and I want to do my masters in Luxembourg and work there. But I wanted to see my options to live in Belgium as I saw very nice ...
Hi, OK, now it's more clear. Of course renting is cheaper on Belgium side. But you'll have to face a huge road traffic each day. But there's a big Portuguese community in Luxembourg. Did you try to contact them? And the university can ... Read More
Picking fruit in France for a month by pedroftrigo
Hi! I´m Pedro, a student from Lisbon. I´m in my last year of my degree in Political Science and Internatinal Relations. Before running to my masters next year, I really would like to do some work in the countryside of France, picking up ...
https://www.travailsaisonnier.com/ HI Pedro, It's a specialized website for that. But unfortunately you'll have to translate it. Mas tenho certeza que você também pode encontrar alguns perto de você. Read More
Pledge of support annexe 3bis by GeekyPete
Hi everyone - I'm a Belgian national living in Germany and was wondering if anyone went through the process of trying to get married in Belgium with a non-Belgian partner, especially during the pandemic. In particular one thing I'm ...
You are right. It's just a member on the French-speaking portal who pissed me off with absurd questions and even more absurd answers. But it's up to you to be logical too. If the person lives in a foreign country, how do you expect him to ... Read More
Technology and Belgium by Fxxer (M.S)
Hi all the people of Belgium. What is the attitude toward technology and updating currently (somehow) running processes in Belgium?
When you want clear answers, you ask specific questions. And not philosopher's questions ... Just last remark, I live in Belgium. Read More
Pledge of support annexe 3bis by GeekyPete
Hi everyone - I'm a Belgian national living in Germany and was wondering if anyone went through the process of trying to get married in Belgium with a non-Belgian partner, especially during the pandemic. In particular one thing I'm ...
Again, educate yourself properly, it is enough to demonstrate sufficient financial means. I never provided a tax notice. Just a bank statement. Always read the articles of law completely. Read More
Pledge of support annexe 3bis by GeekyPete
Hi everyone - I'm a Belgian national living in Germany and was wondering if anyone went through the process of trying to get married in Belgium with a non-Belgian partner, especially during the pandemic. In particular one thing I'm ...
Of course the embassy can take care of that. People learn so little about what an embassy can do for its nationals that it is sometimes surprising ... In any case, good luck with your plans. Read More
Pledge of support annexe 3bis by GeekyPete
Hi everyone - I'm a Belgian national living in Germany and was wondering if anyone went through the process of trying to get married in Belgium with a non-Belgian partner, especially during the pandemic. In particular one thing I'm ...
Hi, It's because you're taking the problem the wrong way. You say you are resident in Germany. So normally you should be removed from the lists of the Belgian municipality where you lived before. You put yourself in order with the German ... Read More
Living and Belgium and studying/working in Luxembourg by Mamusca
Hello, I’m a Portuguese Citizen and I’m currently in UK doing university. I finish my course next year and I want to do my masters in Luxembourg and work there. But I wanted to see my options to live in Belgium as I saw very nice ...
Hello / Bom dia, Welcome on our forum, You are a little vague in your aspirations. You can also finish your studies in Belgium as in Luxembourg. The same goes for work. Therefore, it's up to you to be a little more explicit ... In the ... Read More
A new Move & a little bit about me by petersbroe
my name is james, im hoping to secure a position in Africa in a restaurant, my specialty is french food, i have posted a listing in Ghana for such a position....I love leading, it is so much more fun.....i can lead a sit down fine dinning restaurant ...
Hello and welcome on our forum, Hope you'll find the best place. Read More
Technology and Belgium by Fxxer (M.S)
Hi all the people of Belgium. What is the attitude toward technology and updating currently (somehow) running processes in Belgium?
Strange statement, it's like asking what is the position of the Belgians in relation to the clouds in the sky ... Read More
AXA insurance no longer accepted for visa? by gekritzl
Someone on Twitter in the UK said that they tried to apply for a France visa and they have AXA insurance and France would not accept that. Any other suggestions?
Hi, Do you have some real evidence of that? Are you sure that's the only reason why the visa was rejected? Whatever any travel health insurance can be used so long it's covering all situations Read More
Technology and Belgium by Fxxer (M.S)
Hi all the people of Belgium. What is the attitude toward technology and updating currently (somehow) running processes in Belgium?
Hi, We have no problem about new technology. What's your idea? Read More
Kids ID of Card D holder by expat2021
Dear All, I am on card D and I will be blessed with a baby. Can we able to opt for Belgian citizenship for the baby? Thanks for your attention.
Hi, Congratulation. Sorry but NOPE concerning his nationality. Except if one of you is belgian Read More
New residence permit by Edisonnazeraj
Hello to all! I changed employer and my work permit also residence permit. I got visa from my old residence permit which is valid until October 2021. My question is: Can I apply for residence card in City Hall with my old Visa D (valid until ...
If you have all the documents in order, and a copy of your work contract, you can register without problem. Read More
Vaccination plan for expat kids by paveltretyakov85
Hello expats, We are moving to Belgium with our 3 months son. We have already started our vaccination schedule in Russia. Because the polio vaccination is compulsory in Belgium, what should we provide to the doctor? We don’t want to mix ...
https://www.one.be/public/ That's the official site for children in Belgium. You'll have to translate it. From his birth to his majority, there is an official system put in place by the government for the follow-up of child care. So do ... Read More
Vaccination plan for expat kids by paveltretyakov85
Hello expats, We are moving to Belgium with our 3 months son. We have already started our vaccination schedule in Russia. Because the polio vaccination is compulsory in Belgium, what should we provide to the doctor? We don’t want to mix ...
Welcome on our forum, So long you're providing some official medical information of your child, the belgian doctor will be able to adapt the rest of his vaccination plan Read More
Spouse visa processing time by Fazila1995
Hello guys I submitted my documents on 8th September 2017 for long stay visa to join my spouse who is a Belgian citizen. It is going to be 3 months since I applied but got no answer of approval of documents till yet. Can you guys tell me what is the ...
Hello and Welcome on our forum, As for any forum, it is requested to READ the site charter. In order to avoid certain clumsiness. Therefore, you would have avoided this remark: - This question has already been asked hundreds of times and answered ... Read More
About recepise by Bercky Sunshine
I just have refugee status this month so they said I have to wait for my recepeci to come out before my carta sejour so I want to ask how many months can it take before my recepeci can come out or my carta sejour will come out and can I travel with ...
just on the national territory. Because the Schengen procedure does not apply. Read More
What a person can do in france if he is english speaker? by sabaakmal75
Hi ! My name is saba and I'm 25 years old. i just came here and I'm english speaker i can't speak french & having so many difficulties for getting a job What to do where to go i dont know wherever i go they say its impossible to get ...
Hi, Any expatriate arriving is faced with the same situation. There is no other possibility than to learn French. It is not up to the country to adapt to the person. But the person to adapt to the country. Now there are unskilled jobs available. ... Read More
About recepise by Bercky Sunshine
I just have refugee status this month so they said I have to wait for my recepeci to come out before my carta sejour so I want to ask how many months can it take before my recepeci can come out or my carta sejour will come out and can I travel with ...
Hi, THIS style of question has been answered many times in the past. It is impossible to give an answer on the processing time of an administrative file. Because none of us knows the workload of the competent services in this area. And it is even ... Read More
New members of the Ghana forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ghana forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Dear all, I remind you that the presentation post is not made to discuss but to introduce yourself. Please respect the site's charter of conduct which specifies that in the event of specific questions, a new discussion should be opened. Read More
New members of the Ghana forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ghana forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello and welcome on our forum, You want advice. On what subjects? Be more explicit and open a new discussion. For the rest, do as we advise newcomers. Read old chats which you can even filter with the magnifying glass next to your avatar. Read More
Amsterdam and travel certificate by Enigma Josh
Hi there, I was wondering what for test I need travelling to Amsterdam and back. Anyone experience from Israel? Thanks
Hi, What ever the country, here is the easiest way to know if it's OK or not. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ Read More
meeting new people in marseille by tylerb345
hey! im an american living in marseille and im looking to meet new people! its kinda hard to find new friends with my american accent!lol... hopefully i'll find some new friends here!
Welcome on board ! Just for info, this thread on which you are participating is 7 years old. 🤣 It's better to open a new one. Read More
Urgent question on special tax status and travel exclusion by marici123
Hi all, I have been offered a job in Belgium and the company confirmed that I would be eligible for the special tax status. They have provided me with the net figures based on the assumption that I will travel 25% of the time post-COVID ...
@aligatores Welcome on our forum. This discussion has been inactive for six months. So there's no need to comment on it again. Could you rather respect our charter of conduct by introducing yourself. You can also take the opportunity to ... Read More
Applying Belgium student visa along with spouse visa by devika1102
Hi , I am an Indian Citizen currently living in Bangalore. My husband recently got admission in one of the university of brussels for MBA and the program starts in Sep 2017. He will be applying for his student visa(Type-D) soon and I have below ...
Hello, This post is inactive since 4 years. So please open a new one. Read More
Registration Brussels 1000 Commune by hgb21
Hello there! I have begun the process of registration at the Brussels Commune (1000) and have a doubt about the process. I had my initial appointment and my police visit recently, but I had read on the website that you do not need a rental ...
It's not at me that you must say that. But at the police... Read More
I want to establish a company in Belgium by memo20068
I want to work and workshop for metal furniture in Blijka but now I live outside the EU, how can I
HI, Just by doing what we say to all newcomers, READ : - the guides written by the forum - the old discussions Your questions are already answered dozens of times since long time... Read More
Is criminal record asked about when applying for student visas? by Nethereven
To preface, I currently live in the USA. I read that the student visas don't ask about criminal record, but it would help to find out in advanced. All of the post I've seen on the topic of student visas don't mention a background check ...
Hi Angelika, This post is inactive since 4 years. So even it's interesting, your comment is useless. Read More
Introducing myself by malcolmbrierley
Greetings All I am new to this site, having recently moved to France, living in Antibes. I come from a long travelled road and now looking to settle and put away the suitcases. My wife and son are still in Finland and will join in a month or so ...
Hi Malcolm, Welcome on our forum. Hope you will like it. Read More
Registration Brussels 1000 Commune by hgb21
Hello there! I have begun the process of registration at the Brussels Commune (1000) and have a doubt about the process. I had my initial appointment and my police visit recently, but I had read on the website that you do not need a rental ...
Hi, Be logic, where are you gonna live permanently ? In your friend's house or in your own house ? The police needs that information for your registration. Read More
Required Documents for Filipina to get married in Belgium by Sabrina0509
Hello! My name is Sandy from Philippines, my boyfriend is a Belgian and we are thinking to get married in Belgium early next year and settle down there as well. I have only some questions with the required documents and I hope someone could help ...
Welcome on our forum, This post is inactive since 2 years. So please open a new post Read More
Bilingual or International School in Brussels by Keetka
Hello All, we are a family of 4 moving to Brussels in August 2018. I am currently looking for a school for my two children, 7 and 11 years old (they will be 8 and 12 next September). We have currently got offers from EIM, BIS, ACE and ISF, all those ...
Welcome on our website, This post is inactive since 3 years. So please open a new post. Read More
Rent or buy a car for 6 months in France by Jenherb
As soon as we can we would like to get back to France and spend 6 months in Creysse 46600 (near Martel and Brive) We are open to buy a car, but as our house is on a very narrow road we would have a problem parking it for the other 6 months when we ...
Hi Henry, Please have a look on post #2. This system is cheaper that any rent-a-car company for longtime renting. Read More
Full body scan - or yearly regular check up by maria_maria123
hi all, I am still figuring out this healthcare system in Brussels. I was wondering if its possible (and how this should be done) to do full body scan (like ultrasound, blood check up etc)? i use to do that every year in my clinic back in Serbia ...
Of course it's possible, just ask your GP. But with actual situation, it could take time before you'll get an appointement... Read More
Questions and Clarrification by GuestPoster787
Hello, my name is Melanie currently living here in the philippines. I am very curious of this. Is it realy true that the Filipino au pairs are ban in France? Or both of this? Can somebody answer my questions regarding to this. Thankyou,
What you heard is just a rumor or fake news Read More
Questions and Clarrification by GuestPoster787
Hello, my name is Melanie currently living here in the philippines. I am very curious of this. Is it realy true that the Filipino au pairs are ban in France? Or both of this? Can somebody answer my questions regarding to this. Thankyou,
https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/ph https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Certificate-of-international-travel#from6 Read More
Ausbildung in Nursing - Germany by _LauraK._
Hello guys, I wanted to know if its hard to get to Germany as a Palestinian resident to apply for Ausbildung in Nursing. I have already had 2 interviews but I got rejected with no explanation why. I am very passionate to study in this field but I am ...
Hello, What's your level in German language ? Read More
Questions and Clarrification by GuestPoster787
Hello, my name is Melanie currently living here in the philippines. I am very curious of this. Is it realy true that the Filipino au pairs are ban in France? Or both of this? Can somebody answer my questions regarding to this. Thankyou,
Hello Melanie, There is no age or nationality condition. The au pair employee is a family employee hired by a private employer to perform tasks at home (cleaning, ironing, childcare, etc.). He receives a salary composed exclusively of benefits in ... Read More
D visa refusal by sheilasheila943692
Hello everyone! Am Christina from Uganda I was denied family reunion visa on 8th February 2021, reason they gave me was that we married too fast, we didn't have big wedding party and also that our age difference and my work too, which we ...
There must be something in your statements and those of your husband that made the administration consider your marriage to be in the gray category. Check in with your partner and repeat the procedure. Read More
What can I apply for to work? Non-EU Family Member of Belgian Citizen by Guest6782
Hi all, I have a question about non-eu family member living in the UK with his Belgian Partner. We got married in Belgium but we only lived in the UK together as a married couple. In the short term, we would like to move back to Belgium but I am a ...
Hello, In reality, many of your fears are unfounded. Since your partner is Belgian, and you have probably been married for some time, you will automatically receive a residence permit "F" (corresponding to the status of member of a ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Hello, While understanding your situation, this question has already been answered many times on many posts. Please read the old threads as advised in the charter of conduct. There is a formal procedure for the registration of rental contracts by ... Read More
tuberculosis test-Positive.What impact on resident permit by vinayindia
Hi All, I am planning to move to luxembourg.I got to know that they test tuberculosos test for everyone.I want to know, what happen, if someone got TB test positive .Will it impact of getting Resident permit for Luxembourg. Please suggest. Regards
Hello, This post is inactive since several months. Please open a new one Read More
Lawyer needed by Adriank
Hi I am looking for a lawyer who know british and french law as i have just got divorced after a 5 year battle and are on the verge of starting a new family with my french partner. We do not want to get married but want to make sure everything is in ...
Inactive post since 10 years. Open a new one will be better. Read More
Immigration by Fxxer (M.S)
Hi folks. We (my wife) want to live is a country other than ours. And she is Spanish as well. And our marriage is valid via Spanish Libra da Familia. My high school pal came to my mind. He and his wife is living in Brussels, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert ...
Hello and welcome on our website, Before we start, let's get things straight, you want to try a professional expatriation despite a medical problem, it's all to your credit. No matter where you live, you will have to learn French or ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello and welcome on our website, Feel free to read the guides edited by members and the old topics. You may find a lot of answers on several subjects. Just a small remark, it's better to open a new topic instead of discussing on the ... Read More
Suggestions needed for a new learner car driver by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a new learner driver in Belgium and I'm practising with my provisional license. I practice in Flanders / Brussels. Being a new driver, I pay attention to speed limits, traffic lights & other traffic regulations almost as much ...
Nothing prevents you from driving below the speed limits. But the highway code specifies that you must adapt your speed to the traffic conditions. A slow vehicle can be a nuisance for other vehicles. Any newbie driver goes slow, so remember to ... Read More
Suggestions needed for a new learner car driver by rajpnr
Hello, I'm a new learner driver in Belgium and I'm practising with my provisional license. I practice in Flanders / Brussels. Being a new driver, I pay attention to speed limits, traffic lights & other traffic regulations almost as much ...
Hello, For you to take it easy is normal. But even if it's allowed, driving 70 km / h on the highway is extremely dangerous for you and for others. Read More
Job opening for Indian Optometrist by mosesjos
Hi All, Myself Mariya from India. I'm going to migrate to Belgium mid of this year. I've completed Bachelor of Science -Optometry and working in Agrawal Eye Hospital in India. May I know whether my degree is valid in Belgium and could ...
Nope, Be logical. if you don't understand the person, how do you want to be effective? The problem is, you make the same mistake as many expatriate applicants, you assume that with English you will be able to go anywhere. But this is not the ... Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
There are 35 discussions (including yours) regarding the birth certificate. And all of them concern the Indian document. I am sure that by browsing and analyzing the discussions, you will find the information that interests you. However, you can ... Read More
Job opening for Indian Optometrist by mosesjos
Hi All, Myself Mariya from India. I'm going to migrate to Belgium mid of this year. I've completed Bachelor of Science -Optometry and working in Agrawal Eye Hospital in India. May I know whether my degree is valid in Belgium and could ...
HI Mariya, Just go through https://www.enic-naric.net/credential.aspx Just one point, it's mandatory to speak French or Flemish or German to be authorized to work in health sector. Read More
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
Welcome on our forum, While understanding your needs, this question has already been debated dozens of times in the past. So please do as we advise all newcomers, take the time to read: - guides published by the site. They can be found under the ... Read More
school recommendation- English speaking by 14eleven9
Hello everyone! My family and I are planning to move to Belgium in summer. Can you give me recommendations on which international school I can put my 3 adorable kids? My eldest is a 14-year-old boy who loves sports, my 11-year-old girl loves ...
Welcome on our forum, While understanding your needs for the future of your children, this question has already been debated dozens of times in the past. So please do as we advise all newcomers, take the time to read: - guides published by the ... Read More
Survey on Halal food Market in Belgium by ç妮
If you live in [b]Belgium[/b] and you follow [b]halal, vegetarian or vegan diet [/b] please fill in this survey. I am currently working on my thesis on Belgium halal food market. We are researching on ways to improve the food market and to improve ...
Hello, Before asking our members to respond to your study, it might be good for you to introduce yourself ... Because we very often have requests like yours which never lead to anything for us. Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Nadia and welcome among us. Don't worry, we haven't been devouring American women visiting us for a long time. We even have KFC/BK/McDo/... Take the opportunity to learn French and open yourself up to local culture and tradition Read More
Moving to Belgium as an Expat by Ashley_L
Dear All, Good day to you. How are you. I would like to seek assistance from you in knowing details of Belgium and the Expat Lifestyle. Currently I am working in Singapore as an Expat. I have been offered 3500 Euros (Netpay per month) to work as ...
Welcome to our website, This topic has already been discussed many times. Please read the old articles that you can filter through the magnifying glass next to your avatar. How can we say if your salary is acceptable? We don't know your ... Read More
Marriage visa type C by Reeeemo
I applied for marriage visa type C on 18 January 2021 and had interview in the embassy on 26th January and the documents sent to brussels on 10th Feb 2021 When can I get the decision because in the ibz site said after 2 months from the date of ...
Dear, While understanding your stress, this question has already been answered dozens of times. It is impossible to give you a processing time for the file. Read old posts on the subject using the filters set up on the site. This can range from a ... Read More
Are you happy in France? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in France? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
In that case, go back to your country!!! We don't need troll here. Read More
What is the average time of getting rent agreement and RP card? by dmp2109
I will be travelling to belgium on Work permit. I would require Rent Agreement & RP card to raise dependent visa . So I would like to know how much time generally apartment owners take to provide rent agreement? & How much time commune take ...
Welcome on our website, Why ask yourself questions that have already been answered dozens of times. Please read the forum code of conduct which tells all newcomers to read the guides edited by members and read old discussions that you can filter ... Read More
Short term rental and Flemish classes in Leuven by jomarywilson
Hi Everyone My name is Joanna. My family (husband, myself, and two boys aged 4 and 1yr) is relocating to Leuven from Cape Town, South Africa in May/June this year. Ideally we would like to rent a furnished house for a month or two to give us a ...
Hi Joanna, Welcome to our forum, For a short-term rental, the easiest way is to go through an internet platform like AirBnb or other. Regarding schools, this is a question that comes up regularly. Therefore, I encourage you to read the old ... Read More
Trying to find a "Certified Home Inspector." by Harry0
For the area(in and around) Lebbeke, Asse, Merchtem etc. I'm trying to find a Certified Home Inspector to inspect a house, in the above area, that we own. Also, it would be helpful if I knew what the translation to vlaams for "Certified ...
Hi, Why don't you call VINCOTTE or SGS ? - https://www.vincotte.be/en/ - https://www.sgs.be/en Or OCB https://www.ocb.be/Particuliere-keuring-en-controle.html Read More
Awaiting documents depend visa by nmshkh8
Hi I have applied for dependent visa for me and my daughter. On IBZ website it says awaiting documents but we did not get any email about which documents are awaiting and we got this decision on 4th March. Does anyone know how much time it takes ...
While understanding your stress, this question has already been answered dozens of times. It is impossible to give a possible delay. Some people have the return in four weeks and others in six months ........... This is why it is essential that the ... Read More
RESIGNATION & TAX CLEARANCE by rehanaron
Dear all, I have several questions to ask:- 1. Can the expatriate resign after the work permit expired? 2. Can I do the tax clearance after the expiration of the work permit?
Question much too vague to be answered in an insightful manner. Read More
Looking for Korean and Japanese fds living in Belgium :) by Mrs.Fat.Pig
Hi there, Well, I've been travelling around Asia for the past few years. I must say, everything I had explored and discovered was so inspiring. Especially Korea and Japan, one of the most awesome ppl out there :D I just love everything about ...
HI, Inactive topic since five years. So please refer to the code of conduct for presentation and open new discussion. Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
Dear, It is your right to disagree with my interpretation of the situation. However, when a ghost member (6 posts since your inscription in August 2020) like you wants to teach someone a lesson, they'd better introduce themselves first as ... Read More
Arrested in Belgium by Garrath
Me and my wife were visiting Brugge as tourists for the weekend from England as it was her birthday. We had gone out to dinner and parked our car accross the street from the restaurant at 't Zand 1, 8000 Brugge, Belgium. Once we finished dinner, ...
Since we do not have the full version of this situation, ie the police version is missing, I remain in the same position as my colleagues. However, you are largely responsible for this situation by going for a walk abroad without finding out about ... Read More
Question about Salary package by TonyG001
Good day My name is Tony Gryffenberg, currently I'm living in South Africa and will be relocating to Belgium in few months Reason for my relocation, the company I'm working for has offered me a position in Belgium. I have received my ...
Here are the conditions: - He cannot benefit from Belgian nationality. People with dual nationality, in particular Belgian nationality, are excluded. - He must be directly engaged abroad by a Belgian company or must be seconded from abroad or be ... Read More
Work permit overlapping by GuestPoster01404
Hello, I have to work for my current employer, for one month more, even i got new WP from new employer. I asked in commune and my HRs but no clear answer. If someone pass through the similar situation I would be very thankful for help. My new ...
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Work permit overlapping by GuestPoster01404
Hello, I have to work for my current employer, for one month more, even i got new WP from new employer. I asked in commune and my HRs but no clear answer. If someone pass through the similar situation I would be very thankful for help. My new ...
Hello, No problem because you're in transition period Read More
Escaping from America!! by Jjarden
Need some advice and reassurance from Nice, France experts...I’m a 58 year old single guy from the US and have grown despondent at just how much our country has dramatically changed for the worse just in the last 20 years, and especially over ...
Hello shill88, I generally agree with your statement except on the countries that you propose to our new friend. It will be easier to get used to in Belgium or Portugal. Because the political and economic situation is not really better in the ... Read More
Buying furniture in Brussels -your advice! by MathewGeorge
Hi, Writing to ask you, how did you all buy/arrange for furniture for your homes? Any recommendations for buying furniture packages? Ikea best? We are moving from London without any furniture of our own in April, and wondering what's the best ...
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Garden retailers advice by Bramble61
Good afternoon, Hi, I'm hopefully moving very soon to a hideaway in Nievre, there is a lot of work to do in the garden, building a pathway, removing brambles (chemically free!) clearing a lot of stone from a fallen over- grown barn etc. If ...
Hi, How to naturally weed brambles? The first, and also the most common, technique is to cut brambles by hand. At least with a well-sharpened pruner prepared for cutting solid lianas, not to mention gardening gloves. Pulling out the roots from ... Read More
Public/night/weekend school teaching French in Gent area by Amber2021
Hi everyone, I hope 2021 has been treating your well so far. I would like some suggestions on French language learning. I am enquiring particularly on public school or night school or weekend school where they teach French for adults in Gent ...
The easiest way to learn is to talk with everybody. I speak several European languages without fully mastering them. And of course I make mistakes and sometimes some people laugh at me. In this case, I simply answer them that they just have to ... Read More
Public/night/weekend school teaching French in Gent area by Amber2021
Hi everyone, I hope 2021 has been treating your well so far. I would like some suggestions on French language learning. I am enquiring particularly on public school or night school or weekend school where they teach French for adults in Gent ...
Hello and welcome on our forum, 🤣🤣🤣 In fact, a lot of expats are lazy and/or afraid to learn new languages. That's why they prefer to ghettorize themselves in their communities... Learning French can be a great ... Read More
Choice of Ecole Maternelle by Danijela25
Dear all, My name is Danijela and I recently moved to Brussels with my familiy. Since we are new to Brussels we would very much appreciate your possible views on the choice of Ecole Maternelle for our 2.5 years old daughter. We have been offered ...
Hello and welcome on our forum, While understanding your apprehension, you designate a school is very difficult. Because everyone's feelings can be very different. It is normal for you to watch the program, but rather trust your instincts ... Read More
Moving to Belgium by amanda-pn
Hello, everybody! So, I’m Italian, currently living in Italy. I intend to move to Belgium with my husband soon. My husband is Brazilian. I got to know that I need to apply for the residency and find a job in 3 months, right? My question ...
Hello and welcome on our website, In fact, it will depend on the visa/RP/WP of your husband. As Italian, you can work directly without administrative problem. Read More
Nursery Irresponsability - Immediate end of contract by fosterina
Hello, Here is my problem: We informed the director of the nursery that our 2.5 years old daughter is allergic to nuts / peanuts and we sent her the doctor's certificate. However, weeks later, we saw by facebook on the photos of the nursery ...
Hello, If you have indisputable evidence of the shortcomings of this nursery, you should contact the children's services to alert them. From there a procedure may be initiated for breach of contract and endangering a ... Read More
Permanent Residence after 5 years stay New rules by bhanuprakashravilla
Hello Expats Need info on latest rules about PR after 5 year stay with expat contract and the employer is not from Belgium. Any one have idea is social security is mandatory with new rules ? If suppose I finished my 4.5 years and now I shift to ...
Welcome on our site, This question was already answered. Please have a look at our archive. As it's recommended to all new members, read our code of conduct and our archives to avoid repetitive questions Read More
A great School for 13 year old by Lagayla
Hello members, my son and I are planning to meet my husband and his family in Accra this August. Can you offer any advice on how best to search for schools? Thank you
This topic is inactive since since April 2019. I'm sure that they already found a solution a long ago. Read More
Raising kids in France by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in France different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in France? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
Hi, Like any parent, you worry about the well-being of your children. If you really want to help them, go straight to public school. Yes they are going to blame you and they are going to have it difficult at first. But after two or three months, ... Read More
Travel with pets from and back to Italy by GJSanders
I wish to travel with my two small poodles from Italy to NYC and back. Do any of you have experience in doing so and perhaps can advise on what paperwork is required?
Hi, The process is the same for every European country. Pets must fully vaccined. Especially against rabbies. You can call this kind of society for information ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
It should be done a maximum of 48 hours before departure. Read More
School and Place to live by ale.11
Hello, my name is Alejandro, I speak Spanish, English and Portuguese and I'm thinking about accepting a working offer in Leuven (I live in Argentina right now). I'm married with two daughters (5 and 7 years old) and they only speak Spanish ...
Hi, It's not a bad idea. But all the areas that you propose are a bit expensive. And when you emigrate abroad, it is better to immerse yourself completely rather than trying to get closer to your community because you increase the risk of ... Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
Telling someone the truth is always better to give them false hope. This person has been in Belgium for ten years without mastering at least one of the national languages of the country whose nationality he is applying for. The ... Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
Dear, But what a bombast for someone whose last participation was in 2017 ... You mean learning foreign languages, okay, let's go. I speak six European languages and two African languages. And for the anecdote the Walloon of ... Read More
Illegal Food Vendors by SaintSamThomas
Hi, I recently saw some posts on Facebook, (will not name the group here) where the home-cooked foods are being advertised to be sold. Usually, they range between 5 to 20 Euros, but there are some who even bake cakes for which they charge over 60 - ...
http://www.afsca.be/consumenten/productterugroepingen/ HI, You must take contact with this administration Read More
Is IPTV legal in Belgium? How to know copyrighted-content? by Ahmed_Talaat
Dears, I was wondering about using IPTV and I did many researches about this topic and found that the end user may get warning for downloading and/or streaming copyrighted-contents over IPTV connection, then may face service cutout and/or legal ...
there is a legal risk. The law states that by using an illegal IPTV service, the customer “becomes an accomplice in illegal activity and is exposed to the same penalties as with illegal downloading or streaming, that is to say 3 years in ... Read More
Forcing to work by edwinjem
Good day my fellow ofws. I just want to ask and tell about what we are going to do about our situations. At present we have our exit Visa tickets which will be on feb 1 this year and we are finished contracts. Right now our company is asking us to ...
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interested in moving! by GuestPoster540
hi all! my name is Jelae and i am from Trinidad and Tobago! i am new to the site and forum and i am looking for any information to help with my move to France! i am professional dancer my areas are contemporary dance, classical indian (kathak) ...
Hi, Welcome on our forum. Hope you'll enjoy it. You will find the answer to your questions by reading: - The guides published by the site. Just click on the "discover" tab - The old discussions that you can filter through the ... Read More
Estate Planning by GregorySegal
Hi, there: I am an American, moved to France in 2018 and have lived with my family in Metz ever since. I had my will executed in Virginia before I decided to move to Europe. Last year I sold my condo in Virginia, so I have no residence to claim in ...
Hi, There will automatically be inheritance costs in countries where you have assets for your heirs. The most logical would be to sell everything and then repatriate the money. The easiest way to find a lawyer is to contact your embassy in ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@vsam , @Designer023, sorry to interrupt you but this part of the forum is reserved for the presentation of new members. It would be better to open a separate discussion to chat about anything and everything. Thank you for your understanding. Read More