Absence rules for citizenship

Last activity 10 June 2024 by nyamani77

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bc2910Active member04 June 2024 21:10:43

I looked up the information, but I couldn’t find the answer. Is there a rule regarding the amount of absence for applying for citizenship with a Card F, such as spending no more than 10 months outside of Belgium in 5 years?

BMM996210Contributor06 June 2024 15:22:57

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@bc2910

You have this check while applying for an L or F card.

For citizenship the eligibility criteria are different. From what I know this point is not an issue...

nyamani77Member10 June 2024 05:07:38

@bc2910

to my knowledge, there is no rule of this in Belgium (compared to Canada for example), however, I am not sure if it depends on the card type, I don't know if card F has a different rule.

nevertheless, what I am sure about is that, to facilitate obtaining the citizenship, you must be actively working at the time of application. I heard a lot that the process will be extremely easy if you are actively working while applying to citizenship compared to if you are jobless during the period of application. Good luck

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