Duration of stay after losing the job

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rhiarhi Member

Member since 16 December 2023

rhiarhiMember16 December 2023 19:39:15

Hello,

A friend of mine lost his job, he has card A with an unlimited single work permit. How long is he allowed to stay in Belgium until he gets a new job? does the 3 months rule apply to him? or he can stay in the country as long as his resident card (A) is valid?

Rd Devils hooray Active member

Member since 21 September 2023

Rd Devils hoorayActive member17 December 2023 10:13:40

@rhiarhi

Hi, the card A is as you mentioned: Long Term resident. He will never can be kicked out of Belgium unless he commits a very serious felony (e.g. terorist acts).

Ypur friend is also eligible to unemployment benefits until he is able to get on his feet and find another job.

Take care!

rhiarhi Member

Member since 16 December 2023

rhiarhiMember17 December 2023 15:06:35

@Rd Devils hooray so he can stay as long as his card is valid?

masstonsils0e Active member

Member since 18 October 2022

masstonsils0eActive member19 December 2023 10:39:41

@rhiarhi I believe with an A card you have three months to find a new job. If your friend's work permit is unlimited it should be easier...he could take a job in a bar, etc. to maintain residency.

maharaji1984 Serial expat

Member since 30 September 2022

maharaji1984Serial expat20 December 2023 09:03:10

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as long as can prove financial independence (this could be deposit in bank account, prove of retirement , or looking for a job (via vdba) etc. your friend will be fine.

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