Obtaining Card D directly from card A

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gizfernz Member

Member since 08 October 2012

gizfernzMember18 October 2017 13:29:59

Dear Expats,

I recently went to the commune in Mons (where I stay) to apply for unlimited stay based on my 5 years of stay in Belgium. I was asked for all my salary slips of past 5 years, 6 work permits, insurance details, passport copy and they even took the criminal record to apply for long term resident card. They told me they will be applying for card D and the maximum waiting time would be 5 months.

I have read some conflicting details online regarding the requirement to have a card B in order to obtain card D. When I called the commune about it, they assured that I could apply for card D based on my stay and the documents provided by me above and it does not matter which card I possess (A,B or C) while applying for it. Have you had any experience or are aware of anyone who applied for card D directly?

Any help is appreciated.

gizfernz Member

Member since 08 October 2012

gizfernzMember28 March 2018 08:49:24

Answering my own question based on personal experience so it can help anyone else with the same doubt:
I went from card A to card D directly in 5 months after applying for the same.

KonstantinK Active member

Member since 18 March 2018

KonstantinKActive member21 May 2018 07:41:24

Hello, could you please elaborate, which insurance details they wanted?

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert21 May 2018 08:12:09

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An attestation from your mutuality or private insurance provider that you are covered.

KonstantinK Active member

Member since 18 March 2018

KonstantinKActive member21 May 2018 08:15:28

aneeshks, thank you for reply.
For past 5 years?
Could I request this attestation on my own without asking my employer?

aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

aneeshBelgium expert21 May 2018 08:27:39

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Yes you can ask direct to the mutuality or insurance provider. The attestation will have date of start of coverage and it will say you are still covered.

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