Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration

Hi,

Even if you have an L card, you still need to prove financial participation when applying for Belgian nationality. You can demonstrate this in one of two ways:

1.Continuous Employment for 5 Years:

If you have worked non-stop for at least five years in the five years preceding your citizenship application, you don’t need to prove language skills or integration. In this case, you must provide individuele rekeningen (pay slips) covering the entire five-year period.

Key Points:

1. Parental leave does not interrupt your work history.
2. If you changed jobs, as long as there was no gap between employment, it won’t count as a break.

However, even a single month without work could be considered an interruption, though there are cases where such gaps were accepted.

2.Alternative Proof:

If you cannot show five years of continuous employment, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Proof of at least 468 working days (approx. 18 months of work).
2. A document proving knowledge of Dutch, French, or German at level A2.
3. A certificate of completion for an integration course (inburgering or equivalent).

Good luck!

Hi @MiaRose,

To get 5 years payslip it would be difficult because in my case i switched my job to new company and there is no gap. Is there an another way to get thisfinancial proof for5 years? Could you please help me? Also help me, how to translate Birth Certificate to local language? Whom can I contact?

Thanks

RKSI

@RKSI

Hello,

You don’t need monthly payslips; what you need are the annual individuele rekeningen. These are typically provided by your employer every year, often sent via email or in hard copy. If you’ve lost them, don’t worry—it’s not a problem. Simply contact the HR department of your former employer and request these documents. You can call them, send an email, or, for added reliability, I recommend sending a registered letter with your request.

If the company where you worked no longer exists, has gone bankrupt, or does not respond to your requests, you can obtain these statements from the Social Security Office. Use this link to submit your request.

For translating your birth certificate, you’ll need a sworn translation. You can find a sworn translator on the official Belgium Ministry of Justice website

Here’s how to use the search tool:

1. In the first column, select the language in which your birth certificate is written.
2. In the second column, select the local language of the municipality where you live (Dutch, French, or German).

You’ll see a list of sworn translators with their contact details. I recommend reaching out to a few of them to compare prices.

Good luck with your application!

@Mia0210

What if birth certificate is bilingual and contains French translation on it and document will be used in Vlaanderen.

Isnt there any necessary to Apostil and legalize the document?

If yes should document translated before legalize?

@maharaji1984

Hi,

By law, any official language of Belgium is generally acceptable. However, authorities in Flanders often apply regional language preferences, which means they may force you to provide documents translated into Dutch. To avoid issues, I recommend contacting your gemeente for confirmation—this simple question can be asked over the phone without appointment.

Yes, the document must be legalized. The type of legalization depends on the country where the document was issued:

1. No legalization: If the issuing country has a bilateral agreement with Belgium.
2. Apostille: If the issuing country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. The Apostille must be obtained in the country where the document originates. It is impossible to obtain Apostille in Belgium
3. Consular legalization: If the issuing country is not part of the Hague Convention, the document must be legalized through Belgian consulate in your country.

Use this link to check whether you need legalization or not

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@Mia0210

Thank you very much for your valuable inquiry.

Hi @Mia0210,

How do the Belgium will issue Passport after their nationality got approved?

Incase if there are corrections in dependent name in NON EU passport, will they give it as existing non EU passport? What is the process here?

Could you please let me know your answer ?if any of you faced this issue?

@RKSI

Hi,

I’m not  sure I understand your question. Could you clarify what you mean by "dependent"? Are you referring to a minor child or another family member? Also, what kind of changes have been made to their details?

If you're talking about your minor child, note that during the nationality application process, you were required to submit their birth certificate. This is the primary document used for reference, and details like names in the future Belgian passport will align with the information provided in the birth certificate.

If you meant something else, please provide more details