Kaytom
English expat in Belgium
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Registration: 01 May 2021
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medical certificate template for work permit by vandu123
Hi, anyone has Belgium work permit medical certificate template in english version.Please help me out
Hello Pal. If a medical Certificate is required for your application, like I did for a professional card for a freelancer. Then, I will suggest you give that medical practitioner a call, they should be best placed to give you the specifics of what ... Read More
Employee wants to fire me because of the long wait for new work permit by Cindy Botha
Hi there I have been in Belgium for 2 years and recently accepted a new job with a new employer. I was very excited because this is a company that I really wanted to work for. They are a consulting company and I would work for them full-time. Of ...
Hello Cindy, Don’t be stressed about it. I will advice you keep looking for other jobs and there are better employers out there that will be appreciate you more and even offer better package. I know it’s not easy, but apparently you ... Read More
Can I register residence outside my region of work by Kaytom
Hello Pals, Could somebody please confirm if, I am required by law to register residence only in the region of business i.e. Brussels capital i.e. I am not allowed to live outside Brussels during the duration of the professional card? Zaventem is ...
I just got my Visa D and it states "Registration at the Municipality mandatory within 8 days of arrival". So, does that have to be a municipality in Brussels where my work place is OR can I register in another region/commune e.g. Zaventem? Read More
Can I register residence outside my region of work
Hello Pals, Could somebody please confirm if, I am required by law to register residence only in the region of business i.e. Brussels capital i.e. I am not allowed to live outside Brussels during the duration of the professional card? Zaventem is ... Read More
Belgian Nationality file preparation by GuestPoster389
Dear All, Good afternoon, My name's Mido Lateri I have been living in Belgium since end 2008 early 2009 as my Father used to work for the embassy representing my country for 4 years (Which provided me a diplomatic residency card that gave me ...
Definitely get a sound immigration solicitor involved. Don’t be too shattered by the experience though, you will come out victorious. Read More
D type visa and processing time for 2021 by nmshkh8
Hi everyone! I have applied for dependent visa for myself and my daughter in start of Feb 2021. I want to know if anyone have applied in Jan or Feb 2021 what was the processing time if you have received the visa. Since mine is showing on ...
Hello, it took about 10 weeks for authorisation of professional card. Then it should take another 5 days for visa issuance. However, you need factor in the time it takes to get all the documents required ready. Read More
Living outside Belgium with RP by raulrathod
Hello, Need help. I have Residence Permit for Belgium, due to some personal reasons I was out of the country for more than 6 months.Is there a clause where travel should be within 6 months ? I have not informed commune while travelling to ...
I think being open about your situation to the relevant authority will only help you in strategising and planning you application in a relaxed and effective way. You have been in the Belgian system for years, you have contributed to the system and ... Read More
Safety in Brussels by Archit Kacker
Hi All I have been offered a role in Brussels and my wife and I are planning to shift to Brussels by October. Some of my colleagues who have visited Brussels in the past suggested to not take this opportunity because of the city not being safe for ...
Hello Pal, That's a big lie! This is Europe and the terrible lack of safety and respect for humans, as in some developing nations, does not apply in Europe. You would not expect it in Brussels (The capital of Europe!) or any part of Belgium. I ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Please contact an immigration lawyer. It’s not worth putting your family through all sorts of hassle, but where are you based at the moment? Read More
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 ...
Thanks a lot. Read More
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 ...
Hello Pal, just a general advice from a British citizen new to Belgian rules. Obviously, you should appeal, but you need to seek the services of a proper lawyer that specialises in that area. Don’t try rushing the appeal. Do it timely, ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Adeyola, Depending on where you are right now, you could come in a few days to see the area before you relocate. Or, After relocation, you could stay in a temporary accommodation e.g. Airbnb before renting. Based on what I have heard ... Read More
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 ...
Hey KonstantinK, Thanks for your prompt reply. I think I agree with you. It’s all looking good ! Would you recommend the Xerius one stop shop? Or does it not matter which one I choose? Read More
Professional card final clarification
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 ... Read More
Processing time for Professional card post Brexit
Hello pals, I am new to the forum. I submitted an application for a professional card and visa through the Belgian embassy in London 3 weeks ago. I am a software developer, freelancer with 20 years experience in the UK and got a job offer with ... Read More