Unlimited Work permit Brussels

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Theking123 Active member

Member since 13 November 2022

Theking123Active member21 January 2025 20:22:43

Hello,

I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:

What type of card is this? Is it Type A or Type B?
What is the duration of this card?
If I obtain this card, can I apply directly for Belgian nationality, assuming I have been living in Belgium for 5 years?

I am particularly interested in understanding whether this card could provide any advantage in my application for nationality. As I need 6 years for permanent residency (since I completed 2 years of studies and they are counted half), I am wondering if, once I reach 2.5 years of work experience, I will have completed exactly 5 years of residence in Belgium. Could I then apply for nationality with the unlimited work permit, or would I need to wait another year for permanent residency?

Thank you for your help!

nyamani77 Member

Member since 01 February 2024

nyamani77Member22 January 2025 06:48:17

Really! I have not heard of this rule, I thought you have to work for 4 years uninterrupted in order to apply for unlimited work permit. it will be great.

but if I understand well there are two ways to apply for citizenship:

1- if you worked uninterruptedly for 4 years then you can apply for unlimited work permit.

2- if you reside in Belgium for 5 years uninterrupted, you can apply for unlimited residence permit and from there you can apply for the citizenship (I believe this is regardless if you were studying or not but not sure) the fact you reside in Belgium for 5 years and providing proof of participating in Belgian community and integration, those are points towards the citizenship

I am interested to know what others will reply regarding the rule of 2.5 years work thing.

Theking123 Active member

Member since 13 November 2022

Theking123Active member22 January 2025 08:39:48

it is a new rule only for Brussels, check out this website:

https://economie-emploi.brussels/autori … l-illimite

Ahmed_Talaat Active member

Member since 12 July 2019

Ahmed_TalaatActive memberToday 13:33:54

It seems to me that you're talking about the Indefinite Single Permit, in that case I think it's an A-card, but not tied to your employer, meaning that with the same card you can leave your current employer and join a new one without applying for a new Single Permit!

Flanders:

https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-en … inite-term

Wallonia:

https://emploi.wallonie.be/en/home/trav … mitee.html

More information:

https://www.ey.com/en_be/technical/tax/ … in-belgium

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