Single entry work permit visa

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Member since 27 March 2013

rosecabreraMember28 May 2013 13:13:31

Hello I am Rose.

I would just like to ask if I still need to apply for a different type of Visa if I wanted to travel around the schengen area? I applied for a single entry work permit visa, as instructed by my employer.

Thank you!

gka Member

Member since 22 April 2013

gkaMember28 May 2013 13:28:19

Hi Rose,

I'm going to apply for the D type visa soon (after getting my work permit) and I'm assuming it is the same type as yours. From what I understand, after asking a few people who have already immigrated to Belgium (a friend named Aneesh told me), that you'll need to register yourself with the local commune in your area in Belgium after which you'll no longer require your visa. Once that is done, you'll get an ID which you can use for re-entry into Belgium. I think it is the same ID that you can use to travel in the Shengen countries.

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert29 May 2013 08:17:47

2000

If your visa is mentioned valid for "Schengen States", you can use it to travel inside Schengen countries.

Once you have the Residence Permit, as gka rightly mentioned, Residence Permit + passport allows you to travel inside Schengen area.

rosecabrera Member

Member since 27 March 2013

rosecabreraMember01 June 2013 05:39:58

Oh really?? That is great! Thank you for the information.

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