hssn601
Pakistani expat in Belgium
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Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Registration: 02 October 2013
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
Anyone from Antwerp got nationality recently? 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 ...
In Nov 2024 I got citizenship without language certificate because I worked continuously 5 years. If nothing changed than it should still work. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@maharaji1984 Who will Apostille the translation? The translation is done by the Sworn translator in Belgium. - @Hodaya Biske No need for appostile. Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
After appostile you need to get it translated in belgium, there are some soecial translators you can search then you can submit. Appostile is not needed for translation. Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
I had the same situation in antwerp they refused the birth certificate which was 20+ years old and legalised. They told me that they showed me in their system sample birth certificate formats for my country and mines was not matching with them ... Read More
Timelines Card A and card L renewal by DaryaSh
Hey expats ,Wanted to share my current timelines - applied simultaneously for renewal of A card (UNlimited access to labour market ) and card L ( 5 years work) on 12th Feb. A card renewal is taking a long time - anyone experiencing something similar ...
Thanks ! I was surprised by how quick it was too! Maybe because my case is simple - 5 years work for a Belgian employer - @DaryaSh most cases are like that :-D In my case in antwerp it took I think 7 months. Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
Thanks! I will visit them Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
@hssn601 Yes, She can apply for F card (being spouse of EU/BE national). Check with the commune for the list of documents and submit the application. - @ARMaliq Checked their website no information available, do you mean go there and ask them? Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
@hssn601 I think the question to address your scenario should be: While you were both on A cards(before you became a citizen), did you do the family reunion procedure to regularise your marriage/family at your commune? - @RaumdeuterI was on L card ... Read More
A card -> F card
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ... Read More
Belgian Application for Citizenship by abraruddin
Hello All,I have a question, I have a L Card and i would like to apply for Belgian Citizenship,Do i need to get my Birth Certificate Apostille ? or its ok to have it done by a sworn belgian translator? I have birth Date on all my documents similar ...
First Apostille and then sworn translation by belgian translator. This is kind of must document for citizenship application. Read More
Latest document update on L card application by KTantwerp05
Hello all,I submitted L card application in Nov 2024 with all the latest documents. I received Annex 16 in Feb 2025.I need to know how do I update the existing application with latest documents available post my application submission like salary ...
You only need to submit documents that were relevant at the time of submission. No future documents are required. Just wait for 5 months now. Read More
L card application waiting time. by maharaji1984
Is there anyone recently applied for an L card in Antwerpen ? How long it took from application to contact back?According to their website its written that they are now evaluating the applications from 10.12.2024. And last week was 06.12.2024. It ...
@hssn601 Hi , after you applied online for how long later they contacted with you ? - @maharaji1984 2 or 3 months with appointment+5months to have the decision Read More
L card application waiting time. by maharaji1984
Is there anyone recently applied for an L card in Antwerpen ? How long it took from application to contact back?According to their website its written that they are now evaluating the applications from 10.12.2024. And last week was 06.12.2024. It ...
So in Antwerpen , to make an appointment to giving those required documents you need to wait minimum 2 months. Probably then , they will give me another date slot to give documents, and after 5 more months waiting for decision. After a short ... Read More
L-Card and Nationality Rules for Minor Children in Belgium by callonafo
I have reviewed historical topics regarding the L-card for minors—one not born in Belgium and the other born in Belgium to a non-EU parent—but I couldn’t find any similar cases. That’s why I’m creating this new topic to ...
@Ahmed_Talaat Indeed, that was exactly my point, which I mentioned to the lady who attended to me at the commune. However, she insisted that the rule states they must complete five years before becoming eligible. Anyway, I wasn’t too bothered ... Read More
A card = Useless by umairsaeed01
So I have come up to a conclusion that the Temporary A card is the most useless one in Belgium1) Cant apply for car loan 2) Cant apply for cash loan 3) Cant apply for Housing loan4) Cant apply for credit card (I got rejected twice from ING even ...
A friend of mine also took house loan on A card. You need to check with different banks. They may also consider your earnings in contrast with the loan you are asking. Read More
L-Card and Nationality Rules for Minor Children in Belgium by callonafo
I have reviewed historical topics regarding the L-card for minors—one not born in Belgium and the other born in Belgium to a non-EU parent—but I couldn’t find any similar cases. That’s why I’m creating this new topic to ...
Not sure what are the new rules but last year by son also got L-card even he was not been in belgium for 5 years, he is just 4 year old :-D. Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
So if I have changed addresses multiple times in the course of 5 years, that's ok? As long as i have registered with the commune on the address change within 8 working days? - @Srizzy Changing address is not a problem. Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
If you have worked with only one company for 5 years, it would qualify as uninterrupted? - @Srizzy Also you have had an address in belgium and never de regestered. Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
@hssn601 so basically you mean to show a proof of your payslips for 5 straight years without interruption. - @umairsaeed01 Yes thats what i submitted. Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
Even if u have worked for 5+ years straight, do you still need to prove language proficiency? - @Srizzy If it is without a break not even one day then you don't need any language certificate. Read More
Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
@hssn601 no, there wasn't any orange card in the first A->F. In the second application there was, you might be right. - @rahmanahmad Were you able to get the nationality? I am in the situation should my wife apply for F card, she now holds an A ... Read More
F Card or continue with A Card by Cityantwerp
Hi All,it is 4 years that I use my A type ID Card and recently I applied for F type ID Card, recently I received this email from "Burgerlijke Stand" that they mention, A change of residence status can unintentionally lead to a short interruption in ...
Hi All, it is 4 years that I use my A type ID Card and recently I applied for F type ID Card, recently I received this email from "Burgerlijke Stand" that they mention, A change of residence status can unintentionally lead to a short interruption in ... Read More
A card to F card conversion by reach4bala
Dear All,I recently got my Belgian citizenship,My wife currently has a Residence permit A card which has to be renewed yearly.This A card is going to be expired soon and hence she applied for its extension.Can she request directly for the F card, ...
Dear All, I recently got my Belgian citizenship, My wife currently has a Residence permit A card which has to be renewed yearly. This A card is going to be expired soon and hence she applied for its extension. Can she request directly for the F ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Hi guys! Update: I’m Belgian. Date of apply: 26. July 2024 today I found my certificate of nationality! - @Gdda Congrats! Finally good news 😁 Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Today i tried to checked the burgerprofiel and my nationality certificate was there :-D Applied on: 26 July (Got confirmation same time) Nationality Approved: 19 NovemberCommune: Antwerp Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
My update...I went into MonDossier this morning and there was nothing. I signed back in 10 minutes ago and saw my Acte de Nationalite I applied on 8 July 2024 in Ixelles. There was no police visit. - @masstonsils0e Congrats! Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Anyone recently got nationality approval? - @hssn601 Nothing for me. I applied 8 July 2024, so tomorrow will be 4 months and 1 week, but still no news. - @masstonsils0e Which commune? I applied on 26 july so I think I should sit back and relax :-) Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Anyone recently got nationality approval? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Hi all, I am also in the mid of the application process. How long was it between your 2nd and 3rd appointment? I want to book already the 3rd one right after my 2nd one to save some time. Did you get the information to pay 150 EU right after your ... Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
When I applied it took arround 2 months to get annex 16, and then after 5 months counter started. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@hssn601 Did you check mijn dossier? Who’s consulting your dossier and so on? - @Gdda I can not login with my card reader, even though certificate is valid, I tried burgerprofile and no nationality certificate is available. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
I applied on 26 July in Antwerp also no news yet. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Quick Update on My Wife’s Application: -Declaration Signed: June 24 -Police Visit: July 10 -Belgian Nationality Approved: October 3 - @shambhu45 Antwerp? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
I recently got my nationality approved My timeline Applied on June 20 Got first letter on July 2 that my file was sent to parket. On October 24 got second letter that my nationality is Approved. - @Nayan Lama Which commune? Read More
EID certificate revoked by richeekdey3
Hey all,So I came back from Cyprus yesterday and entered via Eindhoven. So I know the card is still valid (it's valid till 2032). I tried to use my EID today to check something and it wouldn't work. When I used the EID viewer, it says my security ...
My certificate is not revoked i can still use eid viewer and it says that certificate is valid. Bur for some reason i can not log in to mondossier. I checked butgerlrofile and there is no nationality certificate there. Not sure why i can not login ... Read More
EID certificate revoked by richeekdey3
Hey all,So I came back from Cyprus yesterday and entered via Eindhoven. So I know the card is still valid (it's valid till 2032). I tried to use my EID today to check something and it wouldn't work. When I used the EID viewer, it says my security ...
In my case I am not able to login to mondossier with my card but my wife's card works fine. I tried the eid viewer it works fine and shows certificate is still valid. Tried mijn-burgerprofiel there is no nationality certificate available. May be in ... Read More
PDFs for unlimited PR by gannam
Hello!Could you please advice how you combine pdf payslips for submission? Mine are digitally signed and acrobat says it cannot combine them into one pdf . Did you post all of documents separately?Many Thanks for the answers, I got really puzzeld.
Take screen shots and add them to one pdf :) Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@Saralvn I sent the transator an electronic copy (pdf) of the birth certificate with the Apostille document. She gave me a price quote, I did a bank transfer, and she did the translation sending me a pdf file of the certified translation. The ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Anyone applied recently? How long it takes for the decision. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Applied on 26/07/2024, now i see on burgerprofiel my parents data (names) is available so probably they uploaded this information from my birth certificate. -@hssn601 “When you say your parents data ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@hssn601 Ranst, in Provincie Antwerpen. -@chaptex24Did you applied in deurne? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
@shambhu45 Thank you and everyone who responded to my message here. I got my positive news from my contact person in the gemeente just this afternoon. ”Proficiat je ben Belg”😊 -@chaptex24Congrats! Which commune? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Applied on 26/07/2024, now i see on burgerprofiel my parents data (names) is available so probably they uploaded this information from my birth certificate. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
This is just confirmation that you have submitted you application for nationality and after 4 months you can expect decision. Today i submitted by application and got this document Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
Did you got art 12 bis upon submission? Read More
A card to L card by maharaji1984
Dear all , I have an A card which is valid till 01.06.2025 and i am working and living officially in BE since 10.02.2020.When we consider that my 5 years for L card request will be completed at 11.02.2025 and 01.03.2025 i should apply for ...
If I were you i would apply for L-card on 11.02.2025, and 2 months before expiry of my A card i would also renew A card as L-card might take 5 months+, just to be on safe side so that i always have a valid residence permit. Read More
Marriage certificate legalisation by sivadanamreddykumar
Hi,Can any one of you please advise or clarify me. I lived in st.gilles commune at the time shared my marriage certificate but they considered as living together and that is not the issue for getting RP card. Its been more than 2 years and i was ...
You can try with the old one and if commune refuses then you can do legalization again. Read More
Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
@hssn601 Yes an annex 19ter. Later an Orange Card. The city hall emphasized on the fact that issuance of an Orange Card is what causes this unintentional interruption. -@rahmanahmadDid you got orange card ... Read More
Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
The problem could be when they cancelled the F card and applied for a new F card. As soon as you got your first F card your a card got cancelled and later on when your F card also got cancelled might have caused interruption. Did you got any ... Read More
Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
@rahmanahmad did your A card exipired during the transition to F card? Read More
Continuous work but interruption in residence? for nationality by hssn601
I have already gone through the old threads but still have not been able to find the answer to my question.My Situation:Most probably next week, I will receive my L-Card after five years of continuous work. During these five years, I visited my ...
Few days back I talked to a lawyer and she said normally they only consider absences that are reported to them. Like for my case I have been working and registered for past 5 years it is like I never went out of Belgium. Read More
Ways to prove Integration by ARMaliq
Hello Everyone,My wife (dependent) who has not been able to find a position yet needs to renew her ID. We were never told to join integration as she came just before the integration course became mandatory.Now, when inquired with the commune about ...
As per this link people who came on article 10bis are exempted from integration.https://dofi.ibz.be/fr/themes/faq/long- … iete-belge-@hssn601 From what I understand your suggestion is wrong. The commune doesnt have to guide you to take the ... Read More
Ways to prove Integration by ARMaliq
Hello Everyone,My wife (dependent) who has not been able to find a position yet needs to renew her ID. We were never told to join integration as she came just before the integration course became mandatory.Now, when inquired with the commune about ...
@hssn601 Yes, I understand that for application of Long stay visa by dependents of single permit holders, there is no requirement. But, I am talking about renewal of residence card A while being in Belgium -@ARMaliq As per this link people ... Read More
Ways to prove Integration by ARMaliq
Hello Everyone,My wife (dependent) who has not been able to find a position yet needs to renew her ID. We were never told to join integration as she came just before the integration course became mandatory.Now, when inquired with the commune about ...
@hssn601 Which article of the Law is it specifically, From all the exceptions? Please elaborate. -@ARMaliq article 10bishttps://www.vfsglobal.com/belgium/turkey/English/pdf/New-Family-Reunion-10-bis-current.pdf Read More
Ways to prove Integration by ARMaliq
Hello Everyone,My wife (dependent) who has not been able to find a position yet needs to renew her ID. We were never told to join integration as she came just before the integration course became mandatory.Now, when inquired with the commune about ...
If you are on single permit the your spouse don't need to prove integration for renewal see the exceptions. -@hssn601On the other hand, the obligation does not apply to the following requests:requests for international protection;requests ... Read More
Ways to prove Integration by ARMaliq
Hello Everyone,My wife (dependent) who has not been able to find a position yet needs to renew her ID. We were never told to join integration as she came just before the integration course became mandatory.Now, when inquired with the commune about ...
If you are on single permit the your spouse don't need to prove integration for renewal see the exceptions. Read More
Permanent residence card L Processing times by fabowuapp
Is there any forum page that I can find the processing times of other members when they applied for card L?My husband applied for card L on September 3, 2023 but we have not received any information about it. We called immigration this week ...
My timeline Commune: Antwerp Applied on: 01/08/2023 Annex 16: 26/10/2023 Appionment with commune: 26/03/2024 // annex 16 + 5months -@hssn601 UpdateCommune: AntwerpApplied on: 01/08/2023Annex 16: 26/10/2023Appionment with commune: ... Read More
Permanent residence card L Processing times by fabowuapp
Is there any forum page that I can find the processing times of other members when they applied for card L?My husband applied for card L on September 3, 2023 but we have not received any information about it. We called immigration this week ...
@hssn601 Did you get the confirmation if it is approved? -@patiltush I have appionment tomorrow then they will let me know about the decision. Read More
Permanent residence card L Processing times by fabowuapp
Is there any forum page that I can find the processing times of other members when they applied for card L?My husband applied for card L on September 3, 2023 but we have not received any information about it. We called immigration this week ...
My timelineCommune: AntwerpApplied on: 01/08/2023Annex 16: 26/10/2023Appionment with commune: 26/03/2024 // annex 16 + 5months Read More
Interruption in my residency by faridulhaqpk
Hello EveryOne,I was seeking help for the following case: I have been working in Belgium since April 2021 and its uninterrupted but at one stage my address in the commune was removed , but after 2.5 months i restored my address in the same ...
This can be problematic for Nationality as it can be seen is interruption in main residence. Not sure about PR. Read More
Interruption in my residency by faridulhaqpk
Hello EveryOne,I was seeking help for the following case: I have been working in Belgium since April 2021 and its uninterrupted but at one stage my address in the commune was removed , but after 2.5 months i restored my address in the same ...
How your address got removed? Read More
Continuous work but interruption in residence? for nationality by hssn601
I have already gone through the old threads but still have not been able to find the answer to my question.My Situation:Most probably next week, I will receive my L-Card after five years of continuous work. During these five years, I visited my ...
@hssn601 In General there is no problem. The uninterrupted work is needed for L card. For Nationality you need to just show that you worked for 4** days in the last 5 years. If this is not an issue then there is no problem. ... Read More
Continuous work but interruption in residence? for nationality by hssn601
I have already gone through the old threads but still have not been able to find the answer to my question.My Situation:Most probably next week, I will receive my L-Card after five years of continuous work. During these five years, I visited my ...
You don't need to wait once you've got the L card to apply for nationality, they'll tell you if there are any conditions you don't meet. As for being stuck because of COVID, this period is certainly not considered an interruption as it was beyond ... Read More
Continuous work but interruption in residence? for nationality by hssn601
I have already gone through the old threads but still have not been able to find the answer to my question.My Situation:Most probably next week, I will receive my L-Card after five years of continuous work. During these five years, I visited my ...
Yes but after L-card i will be out of belgium for another 3 months and when i will apply for nationality by then my out of belgium stay will be 13 months instead of 12months (max allowed). Even though when i am in home country i will still be ... Read More
Continuous work but interruption is residence? for nationality
I have already gone through the old threads but still have not been able to find the answer to my question.My Situation:Most probably next week, I will receive my L-Card after five years of continuous work. During these five years, I visited my ... Read More
Understanding "uninterrupted stay" for PR by Zaza00
Hi all, I need some help to better understand what the details are around the 5year "uninterrupted stay" in Belgium to be eligible for Permanent Residency. The details of this are unclear. What qualifies as an interruption in stay (holidays? ...
Hi all, I need some help to better understand what the details are around the 5year "uninterrupted stay" in Belgium to be eligible for Permanent Residency. The details of this are unclear. What qualifies as an interruption in stay (holidays? ... Read More
Delaying the L card request by hssn601
Hello!I have applied for L-card in Antwerp and next month (after 5 months) i have an appointment with town hall, most probably they will say that the have not received any reply from immigration department so I can apply L-card, this happens to my ...
did you de-register from the commune when you were away during covid ? -@saad.s Nopes been registered since 2018. Read More
Delaying the L card request by hssn601
Hello!I have applied for L-card in Antwerp and next month (after 5 months) i have an appointment with town hall, most probably they will say that the have not received any reply from immigration department so I can apply L-card, this happens to my ...
@hssn601 Have you checked Mon Dossier (or the Flemish version)? You should be able to see if you application has been reviewed and/or approved. You mention going to your commune to apply for the L card. But didn't you apply 5 months ago? ... Read More
Delaying the L card request by hssn601
Hello!I have applied for L-card in Antwerp and next month (after 5 months) i have an appointment with town hall, most probably they will say that the have not received any reply from immigration department so I can apply L-card, this happens to my ...
@hssn601 to be entitled to an l card you must have been registered in belgium for at least 5 years have a valid passport and meet the income if this is not the case you suspect that your l card will be refused, if you have applied for asylum you are ... Read More
Delaying the L card request by hssn601
Hello!I have applied for L-card in Antwerp and next month (after 5 months) i have an appointment with town hall, most probably they will say that the have not received any reply from immigration department so I can apply L-card, this happens to my ...
I did not get your issue... could you please re-formulate your question? -@Fahdijbeli If town hall guys say to me that 5 months has been passed and they have not received any reply so I can apply for the L card, but i don't apply that time ... Read More
Delaying the L card request
Hello!I have applied for L-card in Antwerp and next month (after 5 months) i have an appointment with town hall, most probably they will say that the have not received any reply from immigration department so I can apply L-card, this happens to my ... Read More
Absence of more than 3 months with Card A by amarimuthu
Dear All, my wife and the new born will be visiting India early next year and planning to spend around 5 months (Feb to June 2020). I have PR card D and their cards A are under renewal and will have validity until March 2021. In recent days, I ...
Nopes nothing, i just checked from https://www.vlaanderen.be/ that i have been registered all the time by looking in to residence history. Read More
Absence of more than 3 months with Card A by amarimuthu
Dear All, my wife and the new born will be visiting India early next year and planning to spend around 5 months (Feb to June 2020). I have PR card D and their cards A are under renewal and will have validity until March 2021. In recent days, I ...
@hssn601 I would appreciate it if you could tell us what happened after leaving Belgium for 4 months? were you removed from the registry? -@sam889 I think in very rare case they remove you from register, after coming back i was still ... Read More
Driving license for an Indian by allwyn
Hi all. I am from Mumbai, India. I have an Indian driving license and an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in India. Now, I am moving to Brussels in April 2014 on a Work Permit and am getting a Company Car on arrival. The question is : ...
So after taking provisional license need to book practical exam in Brussels or Wallonia region? Read More
Driving license for an Indian by allwyn
Hi all. I am from Mumbai, India. I have an Indian driving license and an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in India. Now, I am moving to Brussels in April 2014 on a Work Permit and am getting a Company Car on arrival. The question is : ...
Can someone living in Flanders go to Brussels for a driving test? I have a valid driving licence from my home country and in Brussels i can directly go for practical exam vs in Flanders i have to take 20hours for classes and wait 3 months to appear ... Read More
Permanent residence (B card) by Fahdijbeli
I have been in Belgium for 5 years with A card/ single permit. I took an appointment with the commune in Aalst (Flander) to start the process of applying for B card, the commune said that they have to ask DVZ of Brussels what are the documents ...
You just go there and ask you want to apply for L card and you are eligible for that, they will send you application to ibz then and give you annex 16. Read More
Permanent residence (B card) by Fahdijbeli
I have been in Belgium for 5 years with A card/ single permit. I took an appointment with the commune in Aalst (Flander) to start the process of applying for B card, the commune said that they have to ask DVZ of Brussels what are the documents ...
Why not apply for L-card if you have worked for 5 years, you don't have to wait for the expiry then. Read More
Belgian Nationality by vaibrasil
Hi all,I'm about to about for the citizenship and I have the following as requested:- knowledge of 2 national languages via the official tests- 5 years here- proof of the work period required- bachelor degree done in Belgium ( language of ...
if you have worked 5 years continuously prior to the citizenship application it will also serve social integration proof. Read More
Belgian Nationality - Police check by NewlyBelgian
Hi everyone, I am soon going to apply for Belgian nationality on the basis of being integrated in Belgium and having worked 468 days.I am currently a permanent resident (card D), living in Vlaams Brabant, Flanders. I've read in a lot of places ...
Hi, In my case, Police check took place 5 weeks after my nationality application. I was not at home back then and also was not at home for the next 3 times when he showed up. We arranged a date for the 4th time 2 months 1 week after my application ... Read More
Marital deduction by GuestPoster0549
Hello all,So as you might know, if you are married and have children, you will get a marital deduction on your salary hence your net salary will increase a lot (in case your spouse doesn't work)My question is, if I am married and have a child but ...
Ok here is real experience, I moved to Belgium in 2018 and my wife joined me in Belgium in 2020 and then our marriage was registered in Belgium, after getting my marriage registered I got big amount back in tax return for the time I was living alone ... Read More
Marital deduction by GuestPoster0549
Hello all,So as you might know, if you are married and have children, you will get a marital deduction on your salary hence your net salary will increase a lot (in case your spouse doesn't work)My question is, if I am married and have a child but ...
For me it was considered married and paid less taxes Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
I applied after 5 years Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@hssn601 have you already applied? -@maharaji1984 No i will wait for L-card then i will apply as i believe it is mandatory to have unlimited residence to apply for Nationality. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
Interestingly in Antwerp they don't ask for a permanent residence to apply for nationality, may be upon submission they will ask.https://nationaliteitsverklaring.antwerpen.be/belg-worden?brochure=12&land=259 Read More
Unlimited single permit and residence permit by ievgenfeldmann
Dears my question is the following:I want to apply for unlimited single permit after 4 years working. Is that true that once you receive your unlimited single permit your residence card will be renewed only for 1 year? My current card is valid until ...
Dears my question is the following: I want to apply for unlimited single permit after 4 years working. Is that true that once you receive your unlimited single permit your residence card will be renewed only for 1 year? My current card is valid ... Read More
Is it normal for a Notaire to want to charge for initial advice? by Sunnysmiles12
Hi, is it normal for a Notaire to want to charge for initial advice? (I've emailed them regarding my issue.) I'm based the UK but the belgium firm, I've approached want to charge Euro 40 for a meeting. I'd appreciate advice. Thank you
I guess it depends upon case to case, i asked them how much notory / taxes for buying a particular property and they gave me the estimate for free. Read More
Rules for type B and type L card by Adarsh P
Did any one applied for type B or type L card in 2023?If yes can you please share eligibility criteria and your experience.
@hssn601 Did they indicate why it took three months to get the 16bis? Did you have to go in person to apply for the L card, or could you do it by email? -@masstonsils0eYou can only apply for l card from website in antwerp, on their website ... Read More
m² for family reunion by informatike fshn
I have a D working visa and I am married with my partner.
Region? In flanders no requirement. Read More
Rules for type B and type L card by Adarsh P
Did any one applied for type B or type L card in 2023?If yes can you please share eligibility criteria and your experience.
@BMM996210 any update for your case? in which commune you applied? i applied in antwerp and after 3 months i got email article16bis indicating that my application is forwarded to ibz and it can take another 5months. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
Online how? Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
@hssn601 Which of the commune in Antwerp? Because there is so much delay in Antwerp commune because of the cyber attack on stad Antwerp... -@ridewitgabIn antwerp only durne counter deals with immigration stuff. Read More
BELGIUM NATIONALITY 2023 by FAHAD CHEEMA
Hello Everyone,Here you can share your experience about getting nationality in 2023. I also applied for nationality on 12 jan 2023 and last month police already visited me and called me also for a small interview which went good. Now i am waiting ...
Hello everyone Here is my story, everything took 2 months and 2 weeks to get approved and l have applied in Antwerpen with B card. l have applied my nationality on 02 Augest 2023. After one month and one week area police came to my address and it ... Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
status update: it has been around 8 months and there has been no decision from ministry, I asked commune and they said that they have been informed not to give L card till ministry approves , so got my A card prolonged. ... Read More
Belgium Nationality waiting period by Lucky and Lucky
hi to all Is it true that after submitting declaration to be a Belgian, and you don’t receive any letter from brussels within the 4 months waiting period. It should be considered a positive result? thanks
If it is not part of nationality law then can they reject nationality on the basis of police report Read More
How far a home (in KM) from office is fine ? by playmakerindia
While selecting a permanent house in Antwerp, what should be the maximum distance we should keep in mind if we will be commuting to office every day by bike ?
I would say ~4km max, My office is 3.7km from home i have an electric bike and it takes around 20-25mins to reach office. Better to check with google map. Read More
ONE WAY OR RETURN TICKET! by Basit Butt
I have Belgium D visa with one year validity. Travelling from Pakistan can I travel with one way ticket or should buy return ticket???
Yes oneway ticket is fine Read More
PASSPORT COLLECTION AFTER VISA APPROVAL! by Basit Butt
Passport collection duration after visa approval ?
Should be in a week be patient. Read More
Visa refusal by Abed87
HelloI am belgium nationality holder I applied for my mother private family visit visa from pakistan and unfortunately its rejected and they gave us 2 reasons of rejection here it is 1 you have not provided proof of sufficient means of ...
My mom's visa got rejected for the reason:you have not provided proof of sufficient means of subsistence, for the duration of the intended stay or for the return to the country of origin or residenceTotal stay was 29 days, and in her account she had ... Read More
Visa refusal by Abed87
HelloI am belgium nationality holder I applied for my mother private family visit visa from pakistan and unfortunately its rejected and they gave us 2 reasons of rejection here it is 1 you have not provided proof of sufficient means of ...
Short stay visa for my mother also got rejected and in the extra info i am unable to get the reason. extra info2:La décision est en principe envoyée le jour où elle est prise. Un délai de quelques jours peut cependant ... Read More