A card renewal

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Member since 14 November 2018

Anjali4455New member16 September 2022 09:06:36

I am staying in Belgium for 4 years now , I recently applied for the renewal of my A card and it was renewed only for a year . Usually it is for 3 years . Does any one know the reason that it has been renewed only for a year. My husband received a B card few months back .

IgnacioEg Active member

Member since 13 May 2021

IgnacioEgActive member16 September 2022 09:27:16

@Anjali4455 hi, are you applying based on your work? if so do you have an unlimited contract? for work based residence the expiration is 2 years max, or the length of your contract, whatever is longer. So if you got a contract for 1 more year then that is possibly the reason. Never heard of the 3 years for work residence.

Hope it helps

Anjali4455 New member

Member since 14 November 2018

Anjali4455New member16 September 2022 13:47:02

@IgnacioEg i am dependent here . But i am working. Las time I receive a card which was valid for 3 years . But this time it’s only for a year

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR16 September 2022 21:32:43

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Bah.... technically after 5 years of stay you'll get your permanent resident card...

There's no reason for the administration to grant you a new 3 years card, knowing you'll ask to become a permanent resident before your new card expire

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hssn601 Serial expat

Member since 02 October 2013

hssn601Serial expat16 September 2022 22:59:46

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I got 3 year A card, although i will be completing 5 years in 2023. I am single permit holder not dependent.

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