Srizzy
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 15 October 2024
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New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
I personally have not seen any use in this as it involves renewing every year. I feel this rule change creates a moral hazard for being stable in a job for future PR purposes and citizenship. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
first date of registration at the commune. - is this the date on your annexe 49 or on your physical card? Read More
Happy 2025. starting with question for Belgian citizenship by nyamani77
Hello,I wish you all a fantastic 2025 where all your dreams will come true. 2025 will be a special year for me as I will complete 5 years of my stay in Belgium (specifically 21 July 2025), I have many inquiries here and there where you can help me ...
Can someone tell me how to calculate the completion of 5 years? Is it from the time i got my annexe 49 or the date mentioned in the A Card. There is 50 day gap between the annexe 49 and the receipt of the physical residence permit Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
What is the date that will indicate you have completed 5 years?1) is it the date on your first A card 2) is this the date you first went to the commune to get the annexe?Kindly let me know which date is applicable. Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
How does the legalisation of the birth certificate work? Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
So if I have changed addresses multiple times in the course of 5 years, that's ok? As long as i have registered with the commune on the address change within 8 working days? Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
If you have worked with only one company for 5 years, it would qualify as uninterrupted? Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
Even if u have worked for 5+ years straight, do you still need to prove language proficiency? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
How are the language requirements when applying for the citizenship, given that the 5 years preceding the application the applicant was working full time? Read More
Belgium Updates Work Permit Rules for Non-European Nationals by habtgeb2018
Dears, Good evening!please i need your advise and explanation on subject new belgium work permit update:I work in belgium for about 3 years and half with single permit. My company registered office is in Brussels but i work in liege-wallonia ...
If you spent 34 months living in Brussels and then moved outside of it, you are eligible right? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
What/who are best law firms/lawyers to get in touch once the 5 year mark is complete to apply for citizenship? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
How are the rules around showing language proficiency if you have been continuously working for the last 5 years? Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
Hi all! I have been working an driving I Brussels the last 2 years and 9 months. I have my single permit renewed for the next 3 years. Can I apply for an unlimited work permit in light if changes that if you have worked for 30 months in the BCR and ... Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
Does anyone know if you have renewed your single permit for another 3 years, can one still apply for unlimited work permit under new rules? which states if your employer has been in BCR and you have worked for 30 months without interruption in BCR ... Read More
New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
I recently had my Single permit renewed for another 3 years. Can I still apply for the unlimited work permit or have to wait till the current one expires and then do it? Read More