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yossupaga
Turkish expat in Belgium
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About me
Turkish
Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Registration: 03 February 2019
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Regarding PR type D card by Blueberry2018
Hello, does anybody know, if you have D card, can you work outside of Belgium directly without any WP sponsorship from the employer? I heard that the first year you still need WP even with Belgium card D? Is it true? If with card D, can I still live ...
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I agree with Alex and I am also in similar situation. It might be good idea to contact some lawyers or HR of the company you will work in NL. They might be able to figure out but it sounds to me not possible. Because, when you take advantage of D ... Read More
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How long i can stay out of Belgium without resetting PR counter by hssn601
In 2020 my stay out of Belgium could be 7months (2+5) does it effect the PR counter? During this out of Belgium period i am still employed, renting apartment, paying bills, social security etc,, I'm just out of Belgium but working from ...
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It's always better to tell them that you're planning a long trip and that you will be back. If there's the police check to verify that you still live in your home in Belgium, while you're gone, you may be removed from the foreigner ... Read More
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How long i can stay out of Belgium without resetting PR counter by hssn601
In 2020 my stay out of Belgium could be 7months (2+5) does it effect the PR counter? During this out of Belgium period i am still employed, renting apartment, paying bills, social security etc,, I'm just out of Belgium but working from ...
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I agree completely. There is no automated system where the police comes and check exactly after 3 months and most probably you will be fine if you are late 20 days or so but it is a risk in case the police comes and check. If you can't justify ... Read More
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How long i can stay out of Belgium without resetting PR counter by hssn601
In 2020 my stay out of Belgium could be 7months (2+5) does it effect the PR counter? During this out of Belgium period i am still employed, renting apartment, paying bills, social security etc,, I'm just out of Belgium but working from ...
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One note to add, for 6 months absence, you have to inform districthuis. This is written law not trick by the way. But... if you leave 3 months max, you don't have to inform anybody and even entering the country one day resets your absence. ... Read More
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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 ...
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Sorry, i didn't go through the whole discussion. However, written law about your question; - you have to have A2 level knowledge minimum which you have already. So, you can definitely go to a lawyer and open a case. You will win it for sure. ... Read More
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2.5k + 1.7k NETTO enough to live in Antwerp? (couple) by corelhas
Hey there, it's my first day here! :D We are a couple trying to move to Antwerp. We have some job positions and we need to know if it is enough and what we can expect every month. My Job: 2.5k€ per month (after tax) + car + fuel card ...
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Short answer, don't hesitate and come! :) It's enough and you will adapt your life style to Belgium. Read More
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How long i can stay out of Belgium without resetting PR counter by hssn601
In 2020 my stay out of Belgium could be 7months (2+5) does it effect the PR counter? During this out of Belgium period i am still employed, renting apartment, paying bills, social security etc,, I'm just out of Belgium but working from ...
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You can go out of Belgium max 6 months. If you go to your commune and have temporary absence processed there, then you can stay out of Belgium max 12 months. However, this will impact citizenship process if you will apply in the future. My advise, ... Read More
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Is nationality possible if you work abroad but live in Belgium? by yossupaga
Hello I have permanent residence in Belgium (B-card) but I would like to evaluate job opportunities abroad (UK, Switzerland, Germany) while still residing in Belgium not to lose my status for nationality application after 3 years. Does anybody ...
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In my case, I will be fulfilling 468 work days in Belgium by July, 2020 in the last 5 years which is one of the conditions to apply citizenship. The idea is to legally reside in Belgium but work remotely for a company abroad and maybe time to time ... Read More
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Is nationality possible if you work abroad but live in Belgium? by yossupaga
Hello I have permanent residence in Belgium (B-card) but I would like to evaluate job opportunities abroad (UK, Switzerland, Germany) while still residing in Belgium not to lose my status for nationality application after 3 years. Does anybody ...
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Thank you... Indeed... I have to find a job with my own efforts w/o eu resident/work permit advantage. Read More
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Is nationality possible if you work abroad but live in Belgium? by yossupaga
Hello I have permanent residence in Belgium (B-card) but I would like to evaluate job opportunities abroad (UK, Switzerland, Germany) while still residing in Belgium not to lose my status for nationality application after 3 years. Does anybody ...
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In my case, I will be fulfilling 468 work days in Belgium by July, 2020 in the last 5 years which is one of the conditions to apply citizenship. The idea is to legally reside in Belgium but work remotely for a company abroad and maybe time to time ... Read More
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Is nationality possible if you work abroad but live in Belgium?
Hello I have permanent residence in Belgium (B-card) but I would like to evaluate job opportunities abroad (UK, Switzerland, Germany) while still residing in Belgium not to lose my status for nationality application after 3 years. Does anybody ... Read More
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Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
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Here is a question: Is there any additional procedure from switching B to D card? (Like apartment check, etc.) or just waiting 5 months while holding your B card still? Read More
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Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
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Thank you too Alex... It helped me to be clear about this :) I guess this is the whole point of long term residency. To give you chance to move elsewhere. I wonder if it would be possible to work in another country but still live in Belgium with ... Read More
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Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
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Hi Alex It seems this information is for the EU-citizens but not D card holders (Non-EU long term residents) Citizens of the European Union The right to enter The right to stay Absence and ... Read More
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Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
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"Right of return after an absence You have the right to return to Belgium if you have not left the territory of the Member States of the European Union for more than 12 consecutive months, or if you have not left Belgium for 6 years and ... Read More