Time taken for issuance of permanent residency card in Belgium

Last activity 03 October 2017 by aneesh

762 Views

1 replies

Post new topic

gizfernzMember03 October 2017 15:28:51

Dear Expat Forum,
I would like to know from your experience the time taken by the immigration office to approve permanent residency in Belgium (1-2 months)? I will be completing my 5 years of stay in Belgium end of October. My 6th work permit is already issued and they automatically renewed my temporary ID card valid till November 2018. As my employer renewed my work permit in September it was too early to apply for permanent residency. I was asked by the commune to wait till October to apply for permanent residence ID. As I give my documents next week I am wondering if there will be any delay for issuance of permanent residency card as I already have a temporary residency card now valid till November 2018?

Thank you for your help.

aneeshBelgium expert03 October 2017 16:00:17

2000

Once you lodge the application (whenever commune is ready to accept the application and send it to ministry), it may take upto 3 months for the ministry to process it and approve. You holding a temporary ID must not impact this processing.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Belgium

Work permit in Belgium
When moving to Belgium, you'll probably need to work to maintain a decent lifestyle. Suppose you're lucky ...
The Working Holiday Visa for Belgium
Energetic and carefree, Belgium is undeniably a country that welcomes foreigners warmly. But above all, Belgium is ...
Visas for Belgium
You'll likely need a visa, even for a brief visit when entering Belgium. If you want to make this country your ...
Doing an internship in Belgium
Students usually have to do an internship to validate their academic training. What's the process of doing an ...
A guide to Brussels' neighbourhoods
A very safe and laid-back city to live and work in, Brussels has many different sides for expats and tourists to ...
Buying a car in Belgium
Some formalities apply when buying a vehicle in Belgium, both before and after the sale. Here's what to expect.
Buying property in Brussels
Compared with other European capitals, buying property in Brussels is very affordable. Consequently, it's ...
Buying a property in Belgium
The real estate in Belgium has the reputation of being relatively cheaper than its neighbors. We'll give you ...