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KonstantinK

@KonstantinK

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Russian expat in Belgium

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Russian

Lives in Bevel, Flanders

Speaks english, russian

Registration: 18 March 2018

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KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
shoqi maktary

first registration by shoqi maktary

I Have landed in Brussels on July 8th and need to register within 8 days due to covid the registration is done online in the form they are asking for aNational Registration number, strange since I am a non EU citizen I do not have this 11 number, I ...

KonstantinK

They should have a `fake` number for this situation. Please, try contacting the provider of the online form. Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
niveditajha2006

Can someone work as a freelancer in Belgium having dependent visa by niveditajha2006

Can someone work as a freelancer in Belgium having dependent visa . Do we need work permit for that as well?

KonstantinK

You need to register as self-employed and get a professional card in order to work as a freelancer here.After rule change in 2019 allowing dependent to work without work visa, can a dependent now work as freelancer as well without blue card? Thanks ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
Vs2802

Suggestions and Guidance on my new employment opportunity by Vs2802

Dear Friends, I have been working as a software consultant from last 2 years on deputation for an indian MNC and I got a job opportunity to work with a Belgian employer recently,who is providing sponsorship to me to work as a software consultant ...

KonstantinK

Hello VAIBHAV, it's a pretty nice salary, for the exact number I'd propose to look for a recent gross-net online calculator. Figures might vary depending on your family situation. Again, it depends on your specialization. In some areas ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
Kaytom

Professional card final clarification by Kaytom

Hello Pals, My application for professional card was picked by the Brussels region 5 weeks after submission in the Belgian Embassy in London. I received a second email from the Brussels region re pro card yesterday, as ...

KonstantinK

Hello Kayton, I've only worked with xerius, they missed up things few times. But I have never worked with others. I'd say it does not matter, since they just send documents back and forth. Might make sense select the nearest to your ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
Kaytom

Professional card final clarification by Kaytom

Hello Pals, My application for professional card was picked by the Brussels region 5 weeks after submission in the Belgian Embassy in London. I received a second email from the Brussels region re pro card yesterday, as ...

KonstantinK

Hello Kayton, the only thing comes into my mind is they might be asking for preferred business counter's address where send your professional card to (http://xerius.be, for example, https://www.xerius.be/fr-be/contact/bureau-bruxelles). One of ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
Arpita.pooja

Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja

Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...

KonstantinK

It seems you can apply by yourself: https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
Arpita.pooja

Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja

Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...

KonstantinK

But what will happen to a residence card A when you lose the job? You have unlimited work permit and card - A with which period of validity? Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
3 years ago
Arpita.pooja

Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja

Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...

KonstantinK

Hello, could someone clarify what is the advantage of having unlimited work permit if it’s still liked to A-type residence card? Will residence card be rejected once you stop working? Thanks. Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
PCull

Professional Card Renewal/Permanent Residence Timing by PCull

Hi everyone, I have a somewhat unusual situation that I'd be interested to see if anyone has had experience with. I'm an independent, working in Belgium with a professional card and residence permit A. My current professional card expires ...

KonstantinK

Hello, I've never been in such situation. I'd submit application for prof card renewal already. In worth case scenario you will spend some time collection the document and application fee, but from other hand you will be prepared for any of ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
phanitejachowdary

Single permit application while professional card is in process. by phanitejachowdary

Hello All, I am currently on a work permit, which expires in Mid of March. I had applied for a professional card at the end of November hoping that I will receive my professional card before my work permit expires. However, I haven't heard back ...

KonstantinK

khalafovvjamil, you should be able to apply for professional card from Belgium (on single work permit). Once you get professional card you will need to switch you residence permit (link it to professional card). Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
rgio

Getting a work permit as a freelancer by rgio

Hello, I am currently an employ of a company here in Belgium and I have a new single work permit. I am thinking of going freelance but I still want to live in Belgium. Does anyone has experience with this? Is it even possible? I have heard of ...

KonstantinK

trio, Kayoti_Roadrunner, Bolgsven, Few words for IT sector and case when you need a resicande permit embedded into prof card. the major issue is to find a first contract and a customer who will be wiling to want up to 6 month (max prof card ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
Rohit45

taxes in BE again on money brought back from NRE account in India by Rohit45

Hello, I am planning to transfer all my savings in my INDIAN NRE account to my Belgian account. What is the procedure or limitations for the transfer and is that amount taxable in BE ? Point to note that all the savings in the NRE account is from ...

KonstantinK

It seems you paid taxes already on this Belgian income before send it to India. So no taxes anymore. MOst likely you need convert NRE to EUR in India and make a Swift transfer yo your Belgian account. Depending on amount you may need to provide to ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
ashish123cr

Belgium Visa D vs Belgium EU blue card visa by ashish123cr

Hello Friends, Hope you are doing well. I am currently in discussion with employer based in Belgium and they want to hire me and they mentioned that they will process my Belgium Visa D for me and later my family can join. Currently I am in France ...

KonstantinK

ashish123cr, Two major differences: Immigration: With Bluecard you can change country of work later on without losing work experience. So if after few years on blue card you will decide immigrate to Germany (or other EU-state), for instance, you ... Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
Lucky and Lucky

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 ...

KonstantinK

hoangtrunghieu, do you have an integration certificate? https://www.liveinbelgium.be/civic-integration-programme-counsellor/ Read More

KonstantinK replied to a thread
4 years ago
Meena Sahal

Can Dependents Work in Belgium? by Meena Sahal

Hi, I've joined my spouse as a dependent on his long-term assignment. He has a valid work permit. Can anyone confirm if I can work in Belgium on his work permit?

KonstantinK

For new ID-cards, issued since last year, this should be stated on the card (please check your). Read More