Card type for dependent spouse for Permanent resident non EU husband

Last activity 30 April 2023 by ABS25

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ARMaliqContributor30 April 2023 14:27:44

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Hello,

I recently received PR (Kaart L). Since my wife's residence permit (Type A) have the same validity as the validity of my temporary Kaart A that I had and has been replaced, Could someone tell me if I could ask city hall to extend the validity of her A type card or request another type of card for my wife? Mind that my wife is currently dependent on me and not working.

Please share your experience in this matter.

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ARMaliq

ABS25Contributor30 April 2023 15:28:12

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@ARMaliq Hello. As per law, she needs to have 5 years of residence in Belgium to ask for permanent stay residence cards like B or K or L. I think she may not have L card since she did not work. B and K are possible but minimum condition to get them is having 5 years of legal residence already in Belgium.

ABS25Contributor30 April 2023 15:29:49

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@ARMaliq If she has not yet completed 5 years, then possibly she will get another A card and i think for 2 years and renewable.

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