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@Jaci78

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Kenyan looking for information about Belgium

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Kenyan

Lives in Blankenberge, Flanders

Speaks English Nederlands

Registration: 04 January 2021

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Jaci78 replied to a thread
8 months ago
ABS25

Unemployment benefits for a belgian by ABS25

Hello all. I want to ask if someone resigns from a CDI contract(with the reason to look for a new job related to his skills) or ends a CDI mutually with his employer, can he still ask for unemployment benefits while he is looking for a new/next job ...

Jaci78

@ABS25 when i left my job i had a 1.5 before i could start my opleiding so what i did in the meantime was some interim jobs. Yes! They didnt pay after the 6 weeks i got full unemployment benefits till i finished my opleiding. Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
8 months ago
ABS25

Unemployment benefits for a belgian by ABS25

Hello all. I want to ask if someone resigns from a CDI contract(with the reason to look for a new job related to his skills) or ends a CDI mutually with his employer, can he still ask for unemployment benefits while he is looking for a new/next job ...

Jaci78

My experience, i ended my contract with an agreement with my employer, reason being i wanted to study.RVA called me for an interview to explain and have proof of supporting documents After the interview, some months later they gave me a penalty of ... Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
last year
kezz

Samenwonen with illegal by kezz

I have been 'illegal' in Belgium since 2012. Met a Belgian in 2018.He proposed early this year.We now want to do a legal cohabitation before wedding later.What are my chances of getting my residency if we pass the 'real relationship test'?.And it is ...

Jaci78

@kezz I was in exact situation in 2014 and it all turned out fine.You have proof of 5 years relation, i had 6 months only 1st got a negative Appealed and luckily by the time i heard from the court (negative) i had proof of one year living in the ... Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
last year
thebluestoneinc

I was not issued an orange card by thebluestoneinc

i Put in for a legal cohabitation with my e.u partner,I was not given an orange card..was only given a paper that has a bsn number,I have been approved. I have been scheduled for an apointment in may,would I be getting an orange card or the 5 ...

Jaci78

Have you had police control to confirm you live in that address?Have you taken all the proof they need?Have you gone for interrogation, where you Abd your partner are interviewed separately?If you have done all that and you got a positive report ... Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
last year
shaf2018

Travel to UK with Belgium F Card ? by shaf2018

Hi All, Can someone travel to UK from Belgium using a Belgium F card without a UK visa? Or will need to apply for Visa?

Jaci78

The last time I had an F card I was travelling with my Belgian partner and son. I was denied entry I needed a visa. Beat apply for one and it’s free. Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
last year
zara zara41

Flight companies who accept residence permit with family member by zara zara41

HiI hear different stories about flight companies.Some people tell me that its possible to travel between Schengzn countries if you have a F-card or residence permit, as a european family member.Does anyone have experience with the different flight ...

Jaci78

I travelled to my country several times with my F card without any problems. At customs you have to give both your F card and PP. Within Schengen travelled with F card but was advised to always carry my PP with me. Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
GrimJason

Family Reunification Visa when non EU citizen w/work offer by GrimJason

Hello!As a non EU citizen, I have been offered a full time position in Belgium. When asked about the visa, it was suggested that we could proceed with the family reunification visa as my wife is an EU citizen from Spain as well as my young children ...

Jaci78

I have recently found out that some people have had their family reunification visas denied and were told to leave the country. The reason of being denied were because the EU citizen (my wife in my situation) either did not have employment or did ... Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guest726712

Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712

Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...

Jaci78

Some city halls will send you a letter. My city hall sent me a letter to go renew my card. It was 2 months before my f card expired. I don’t know about other city halls. Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guest726712

Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712

Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...

Jaci78

@Meed neu I had the same situation, I went to city hall to ask, the lady checked and told me I could apply for F+, so she asked if she could start the file and I gave a go ahead. As the process was ongoing my F card was about to expire, so I got a ... Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Loulynn

Visa for marriage in belgium or cohabitation? by Loulynn

Hello, can someone advice me here please, I am kenyan and my fiance is Belgian, we have known each other for 8 months now, within this 8 months he has traveled to my country kenya oncce(8days) then I have also traveled to belgium on short stay ...

Jaci78

@Loulynn He is the one to do the paper work for you when he come to back here. Then he will send them to you, you make to make an appointment with your embassy, go for interview and they will decide.  Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Loulynn

Visa for marriage in belgium or cohabitation? by Loulynn

Hello, can someone advice me here please, I am kenyan and my fiance is Belgian, we have known each other for 8 months now, within this 8 months he has traveled to my country kenya oncce(8days) then I have also traveled to belgium on short stay ...

Jaci78

Better get married there. It’s easier and best.  Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Waleedov

Birth certificates AGAIN? by Waleedov

I read on other threads contradicting information.I went to Gementee last month to check with them about the required documents for nationality. I showed them the birth certificate from 5 years ago when I first came, and other documents and they ...

Jaci78

I applied last year and I had to bring a new recent birth certificate not older than 6 months. Legalised and translated. Better confirm again. Their website states clearly you need a new one. Good luck.  Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guest3695478

Withdrawal of Card F after divorce by Guest3695478

Hey everyone. This forum has been very useful for me and many others. I just wanted to know regarding withdrawal of card F after divorce with Belgian partner. Anyone having personal experience or information related to this matter of divorce in ...

Jaci78

What I have heard is you must have a vast contract. 3 years together with your better half.  I don’t want to mislead you.  Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guest3695478

Withdrawal of Card F after divorce by Guest3695478

Hey everyone. This forum has been very useful for me and many others. I just wanted to know regarding withdrawal of card F after divorce with Belgian partner. Anyone having personal experience or information related to this matter of divorce in ...

Jaci78

If you have children nothing changes  Read More

Jaci78 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Adeyola

Driving License exchange by Adeyola

Good day everyone, Any info on how long is the waiting time to exchange driving license from other country? I have a list of countries from which they accept the exchange but want to have an idea how long it might take. Will appreciate your ...

Jaci78

There are rules also, if you read on your own and fail 2 exams you have to go to a recognised school to learn for some number of hours. Then after you get a paper valid for 3 years (not sure). With that paper you can do as many exams till you pass. ... Read More