Applying for a professional card

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ExpatBeNew member24 January 2019 21:14:28

Hi All,

I am thinking to apply a professional card. My current contract is indefinite in nature but work-permit will expire in 2.5 months. The company is re-evaluating my work-permit extension.

Three questions;

1. Do I need a new employment contract (for professional card)?
2. How long it takes to get a Professional card?
3. There are 15-20 documents listed at the werk.be website. Which documents are mandatory?

Thanks,

DikshaModerator25 January 2019 06:09:57

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Hello ExpatBe,

Please note that a professional card is only granted to those who are self-employed.

Since you seem to be in Brussels, the links below may help you find answers regarding your situation:

- http://werk-economie-emploi.brussels/en/work-permits
- http://werk-economie-emploi.brussels/en … mit#bloc_1

Hope this will help.

Diksha
Team Expat.com

deborahmbernsteinMember28 January 2019 15:16:01

It takes 90 days for a professional card. I used Acerta for assistance with the application. Start with a good business plan.

veeshanNew member10 February 2019 18:18:16

Hi Deborah,

I have already applied for the professional card via Xerius and I live in Turnhout. I am waiting for the reply. So I can hope the response only after 90days period or within that. Also the onestop shop did not guarantee about the status follow ups for this, is that ok If i could follow up with the onestop shop for knowing the status.

Your advice would help.

Thanks,
Veera

KonstantinKActive member11 February 2019 07:26:12

Hi veeshan,

feel free to call directly to services (see contacts on werk.be) and push your processing. Otherwise, the timeline is unpredictable.

Vaishu911Member14 March 2019 12:36:50

Hi Deborah,

I have also applied for professional card.Did you receive your professional card before 90days or did you have to call them to find out your card status? I have sent emails but did not receive any reply from them.

veeshanNew member14 March 2019 12:55:28

Vaishu911 wrote:
Hi Deborah,

I have also applied for professional card.Did you receive your professional card before 90days or did you have to call them to find out your card status? I have sent emails but did not receive any reply from them.

Hi,

If your document is already with them, they will provide your file number/reference number to track. You would need a regular follow up, as the timelines are unpredictable.

I am still waiting for mine applied in December and following up with them for the same.

Please do call them.

Please reach to below contacts:

Afdeling Tewerkstelling en Competenties
Dienst Economische Migratie – cel Beroepskaarten
Koning Albert II-laan 35 bus 20, 1030 Brussel

T : 02 553 08 80 (bereikbaar van maandag t.e.m. vrijdag vanaf 8u30 tot 12u30)
E : beroepskaart[at]vlaanderen.be

Site : http://www.werk.be/online-diensten/beroepskaarten

Thanks,
Veera

ExpatBeNew member02 October 2020 08:47:42

Thanks; what documents are required apart from a business plan?

Regards,

Naveed Akram55Member27 July 2021 14:55:03

Good day,

I wan to apply for Professional Card of Belgium and working in a Company in Kuwait.

I am not self employed, can I apply? Please reply

Regards,
Naveed Akram

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