Unlimited work permit after 4 years?

Dear Forum members,


My situation is related to the discussion but slightly different.

I have a single permit Card A and I am going to complete my fourth year in Dec this year (my card expires on 1-1-2023). now in my case my employer has applied previously for the work permits and I go to commune to collect the residence card. My current RP card says Limite.

I have below questions regarding my application this year:

1. I suppose my employer will apply again for my new RP card as the current one is going to expire so if I understand correctly the new RP which I would be getting would provide me unlimited work permit as I would be completing my 4 years of continues stay and job in Belgium?

2. Do I need to ask my employer to apply for certain category like card B or D , or it will be by default a B card?

3. My salary is above the required amount, so I hope that would not be a concern?

I would be really obliged for any of your guidance.

Thank you !!
Best regards,
Nitish Jha
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hello,

1) yes
2) it's your job, your company just confirm that you're still working for them and so you need a resident permit.
3) no problem
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@AlexFromBelgium

Hi Alex, Thanks for your reply.

I have a follow up question:

My Resident Permit and my work permit will expire on 31 Dec 2022. So generally for the Resident permit my office applies few weeks prior. Should I also apply for my unlimited work permit few weeks prior?

I meant when one should apply with regard to the expiration date ?

Thank you for your guidance in advance!!

Kind regards
Nitish
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You don't have to apply for the unlimited work permit, it's automatically granted :)

When you go to the commune, just state it to the officer, but normally he/she has nothing to do as it's only based on the 4 years of legal stay.
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No it is not granted automatically it has to be applied by your self. If you are in flanders here are the steps:
https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/work-permi … inite-term
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@hssn601 Thnaks so much , so when I should apply ? Cause my WP permit will be completing 4 years on 31st Dec, so can I apply before its expiration?

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What i understand from the link is after four years of work you can apply which means after 31st december. You can also write an email to commune to get clear answer.
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@hssn601 Yes I will do that, Thanks a lot!!

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@hssn601 really? I've always heard that on their computer at the commune/immigration it's done automatically when they send the request to gemalto to print the new card :/


Edit: indeed, there's a stupid form to sign for unlimited work... you were right
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For flanders it is more complicated, you get work permit approval after long time and then your file is sent to immigration for residence permit approval :-D which can take another 4 months.

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hello,

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Hello Cityantwerp,


Welcome to expat.com!


Is there any question that you want to ask on this thread?


Yoginee

Expat.com team

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Hello,


In Brussels and Wallonia, an unlimited single permit can be obtained after 3 years if the registered partner is legally residing in Belgium.

However, does anyone know if it is also the case in Flanders? or is it only after 4 years if in Flanders? whenever I check the website of Flanders I see some differences in the information provided between different languages (due to translation apparently)

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Hello,
In Brussels and Wallonia, an unlimited single permit can be obtained after 3 years if the registered partner is legally residing in Belgium.
However, does anyone know if it is also the case in Flanders? or is it only after 4 years if in Flanders? whenever I check the website of Flanders I see some differences in the information provided between different languages (due to translation apparently)
-@Ralph Bou ghanem

In flanders you need 4 years, i have checked this with them via email.

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