@Zaza00
Canadian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 03 December 2022
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Unlimited single permit - part time work
Is someone able to work part time with an unlimited single permit? Or must someone continue to work full time to benefit? I tried to look for the answer but couldn't find. Read More
How long to get your citizenship? by Zaza00
Hello all,I'm writing to hear your experience applying for citizenship for yourself and your spouse/kids, especially those who worked non stop for the 5 years of residency. How long did it take to receive confirmation of your citizenship?A question ...
@Edigj thanks, so if I understand correctly - I apply for the B or L card once I've been a resident for 5 years and once I get the B or L card I can then apply for citizenship? How long is the delay to gain citizenship once I have the B or L card? Read More
How long to get your citizenship?
Hello all,I'm writing to hear your experience applying for citizenship for yourself and your spouse/kids, especially those who worked non stop for the 5 years of residency. How long did it take to receive confirmation of your citizenship?A question ... Read More
Understanding "uninterrupted stay" for PR
Hi all, I need some help to better understand what the details are around the 5year "uninterrupted stay" in Belgium to be eligible for Permanent Residency. The details of this are unclear. What qualifies as an interruption in stay (holidays? ... Read More
Single Permit Processing Time - 2023 by LarMai
I have created a new forum for you to share your dates for the Belgium single permit procedure for 2023. Please follow these guidelines when posting your information:Region: Specify the region where the permit is being processed.Country of origin: ...
I'm rather late with sharing mine, but here it is anyways!Type: Renewal of Single Permit - Highly QualifiedRegion: BrusselsNo-Reply email: 09/10/2023Work permit approved: 13/10/2023RP: 25/10/2023 Read More
Unlimited single permit and residence permit by ievgenfeldmann
Dears my question is the following:I want to apply for unlimited single permit after 4 years working. Is that true that once you receive your unlimited single permit your residence card will be renewed only for 1 year? My current card is valid until ...
@mapsofmeaning I'm not sure the part about citizenship is correct. I dont believe you need to hold the B or L card for 5 years before applying for citizenship. Instead I understand that you must have resided in Belgium for 5 years before applying ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Type: Renewal of Single Permit - Highly Qualified Region: Brussels No-Reply email: 09/10/2023 Let the waiting game begin... -@Zaza00 Update - Work permit approved for 2 years on 13 October, got the news today. File now with the Office des ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Type: Renewal of Single PermitRegion: BrusselsNo-Reply email: 09/10/2023Let the waiting game begin... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@eya trabelsi59 hi, I'm in the process of having my employer submit the renewal. Has yours been submitted? Read More
To renew my SP for second time by cedrickshema250
Hello Teami applied to renew my SP on16/06/2023but until now I haven’t yet received the feedback ?any idea about how long it takes to get the feedback ?thank you
Hi did you end up getting your renewed SP? Read More
Expat Tax Regime
Hello all,I'm wondering if anyone has insight on the expat tax regime. How does one's employer go about applying for it? I never knew such a thing existed until hearing from another ex-pat recently, and the 3 month window to apply had already ... Read More
Single permit / Card A renewal
Hello all, I hope you can help me clarify what are the next steps to renew my single permit and card A (limited stay). My current one-year work contract ends at the end of the year and I'm keen to start the renewal for my single permit through the ... Read More
2023 Visa D Family Reunification Timeline by Zaza00
Hello everyone, here is my Visa D timeline for myself under a single permit and for my husband for family reunification. 25 January 2023 - Single permit approved (Annexe 46)1 February 2023 - Visa D application submitted and application package ...
Yes sorry everyone, the visa D was released within a out a week from sending in the application. Glad to have finalized that process. Read More
Police visit - what to expect by Zaza00
Hello I am new to Brussels and heard that there is a police visit shortly after registering at the commune. Should I be expecting the police to need to visit again in the future? Is there a police visit when applying for Card A?Thanks!
@arjunprasad2143 Are you saying that the police will check once at the time of registration and then come out once again when I apply for the Card A? Read More
Police visit - what to expect
Hello I am new to Brussels and heard that there is a police visit shortly after registering at the commune. Should I be expecting the police to need to visit again in the future? Is there a police visit when applying for Card A?Thanks! Read More