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Registration: 28 July 2018

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Maximus24 replied to a thread
5 years ago
mepriyar

First time landing with dependant visa by mepriyar

Hello, I have a dependent visa and I may have to travel with an infant and a 5 yr old alone from India to Brussels in the month of May. Since there is no direct flight from India to Brussels, I would like to know if my first arrival has to be ...

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Hi Priya, Hope this reply is not very late. We came via Paris to Belgium. It was not a favorable situation in immigration. We were asked a lot of questions. We were asked to show tickets to Belgium. I had not booked tickets because we had a ... Read More

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5 years ago
Maximus24

Things to also know before coming to Belgium by Maximus24

Here are a number of things which we did not know before and knowing it would've been very helpful. Belgium is a very slow country when it comes to processing Resident Permit. Especially if you're going to live in a city like Antwerp or ...

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Dear Phipemar, Sorry this is no indictment against Belgium nor it is a competition between one country and another as you're taking it. May be the blunt truth makes you feel so. You've not shared anything that shows that I got it wrong ... Read More

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5 years ago

Things to also know before coming to Belgium

Here are a number of things which we did not know before and knowing it would've been very helpful. Belgium is a very slow country when it comes to processing Resident Permit. Especially if you're going to live in a city like Antwerp or ... Read More

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6 years ago

Getting Resident card (Posting it again in the wider Belgian forum)

Recently moved to the city of Antwerp and stuck with no idea about processes. Registration in the city appears to be online only. Filled the form and Stad Antwerpen asked us all the necessary documents. It has been more than 2 weeks and we have no ... Read More

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6 years ago
ananth.rks

Latest work permit processing time at Liege, Walloon region by ananth.rks

Dear Expats, Hello! My name is Anantha, I am basically from India, currently I am on a student visa in France. I am pursuing my MBA studies here in France, I have completed my first year of MBA and for the second year I am at a liberty to take up ...

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I too thought of writing one. But the system is changing from January. A new single permit system is being introduced. So save time. Great intention though. Read More

Maximus24 replied to a thread
6 years ago
jay.vaishnav52

Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52

Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...

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Hello everyone, Regarding cover letter, should all visa applicants submit cover letter including kids? Should cover letter be written by dependants too or is it like the primary visa applicant writing a cover letter on behalf of the ... Read More

Maximus24 created a thread
6 years ago

Can visa contribution be done online from HDFC?

If so how do I pay in a foreign currency? Read More

Maximus24 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Newbie114657

Can tourist/schengen visa be converted into a residence permit? by Newbie114657

Is it possible to move to belgium on a tourist/schengen visa and in case I get a work permit, go on and apply a resident permit with the same?

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Wow. Almost same question. I will have work permit though. I just booked my tickets a little early. So, can I get a short stay visa and use it to travel? I don't think my WP will reach me on time. It will be risky if I wait to get my WP in hand ... Read More

Maximus24 created a thread
6 years ago

Work Permit B delay

Have any applications been rejected after 8 weeks? Its been 8 weeks since my application. There is no approval yet. Most people in Flanders have got their application approved before 8 weeks. So, really worried about a rejection here. Read More

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6 years ago
Arshad rizvi

Cost of living in Antwerp with family by Arshad rizvi

Hi friends.I nearly have a job offer in Antwerp for the post of post doctoral scientist.I am looking for an estimate of cost of living for a family of 4 including two children.What should I quote my expected salary as?Thanks

Maximus24

Ask what you will need after 4-5 months down the line because that's the time it will take for you to reach. Read More

Maximus24 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Blueberry2018

Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018

Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.

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Anyone whose application was submitted in last week of August and first week of September in Flanders and got their work permit? Read More

Maximus24 replied to a thread
6 years ago
lostinthoughts

Work Permit for Dependents in Belgium by lostinthoughts

Hi I am a dependent of an Indian Expat in Belgium (on work permit type B). I have Residence permit for a year. I too wish to work. How and what type of work permit shall I apply to be able to work in Belgium ? Kindly suggest. Thanks !

Maximus24

@Maximus24: as mentioned, application process is straightforward if you follow the link shared above. The applicant(if eligible) would need to obtain a signed/legalized info sheet from their commune/gemente which would go along with the other ... Read More

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6 years ago
lostinthoughts

Work Permit for Dependents in Belgium by lostinthoughts

Hi I am a dependent of an Indian Expat in Belgium (on work permit type B). I have Residence permit for a year. I too wish to work. How and what type of work permit shall I apply to be able to work in Belgium ? Kindly suggest. Thanks !

Maximus24

@lostinthoughts, @AneeshKS : Correction on the Work Permit C. My spouse(Non EU) recently applied for a Work Permit C and was granted one. She is my dependant and the criterion was family reunification(not asylum, study or the others); work not ... Read More

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6 years ago
jay.vaishnav52

Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52

Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...

Maximus24

Your visa is only for entry. Once you go there and get a resident card, that's all you need. That'll decide how long you will stay in Belgium. Read More

Maximus24 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Blueberry2018

Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018

Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.

Maximus24

Hello, I got my Wp finally, Flanders, 7.5weeksAt last! Congrats. Read More