Annex 33 ter

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Spark SpeedyMember26 September 2022 11:46:06

Hi,

I am a student and I went for resident card renewal in Brussels. Instead of Annex 15 they gave me Annex 33 ter. What is the difference? I do not understand the time required and the reason for giving different annex.

photographycecileMember27 September 2022 09:55:00

@Spark Speedy According to my limited understanding an Annex 15 is just a temporarily permit. International students who are staying for more than three months (in Belgium), will get a residence permit (Annex 33) until the end of their academical year. I think you are fine like this!

CherylModerator27 September 2022 10:52:43

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Hello everyone,

Thank you @photographycecile for taking the time to reply to the OP's question.

I hope it help you Spark Speedy

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Cheryl

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AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR28 September 2022 21:34:31

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Annex 33 is for renewal of resident permit of student.

So, absolutely normal in your case

Annexe 15 is for temporary residency until you get your A card.

Spark SpeedyMember29 September 2022 12:30:37

do you have any idea how long it takes? Cause the commune says its gone to ministry for approval

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR30 September 2022 11:28:47

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Fast, student are always a priority for immigration. I'd say less than a month as we're end of September and the new academic year just started.

joyalvalex25Member07 October 2022 13:59:03

@AlexFromBelgium Is a student able to do studentjib using bijlage 33ter?

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR07 October 2022 23:07:59

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No idea to be honest.

I'd say that what matter is the resident card validity. You should call your commune, they'll give you the right answer.

dee_keemMember14 October 2022 06:15:15

Annex 33ter (which is different from Annex 33) is just a receipt showing that you have applied to renew your permit.

Annex 15 is a temporary document which covers your stay in Belgium until you receive the physical residence permit card.

You can find more information specifically about the difference of this document on this KU Leuven site: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/stuvo/w … ng-non-eea

Mihir BallalNew member18 September 2024 15:48:14

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Can you travel within the schengen countries with your Annex 33 and older residence card? I have a trip coming up just as my older A card expires but I do not have to submit it yet and i also recieved an annex 33.

maharaji1984Serial expat19 September 2024 05:44:01

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Annex _XX is not a travel document.

Normally there is no border either airports or auto roads in schengen zone.

However if you travel with an expired residence card to visa required country , and you are noticed in any control, there is possibility to be deported no matter you have a valid Annex.

See Germany started to control on borders.

Mihir BallalNew member19 September 2024 11:53:39

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@maharaji1984 Can I travel with Annex 15? Or is it the same as Annex 33?

maharaji1984Serial expat20 September 2024 16:44:02

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@Mihir Ballal Those are not travel documents . So you can not.

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