F Card or continue with A Card

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CityantwerpMember07 December 2023 09:54:47

Hi All,

it is 4 years that I use my A type ID Card and recently I applied for F type ID Card, recently I received this email from "Burgerlijke Stand" that they mention, A change of residence status can unintentionally lead to a short interruption in your legal residence. If a gap occurs, you will have to wait 5 years until you become eligible again for Belgian nationality.

Anybody have any similar experience?

My final intention is to apply for citizenship after 5 years.

masstonsils0eActive member07 December 2023 10:35:54

When does your A card expire?

You should be able to request it be extended for another year so that you are covered while your F card is being processed.

I'm not an expert but this is what I plan

to do when I applynfor an L card.

hssn601Serial expat29 November 2024 10:43:36

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Hi All,
it is 4 years that I use my A type ID Card and recently I applied for F type ID Card, recently I received this email from "Burgerlijke Stand" that they mention, A change of residence status can unintentionally lead to a short interruption in your legal residence. If a gap occurs, you will have to wait 5 years until you become eligible again for Belgian nationality.

Anybody have any similar experience?
My final intention is to apply for citizenship after 5 years. - @Cityantwerp

DId you applied for the F card? not sure why there will an an interruption if you just swiftch from A -> F

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