Belgium Visa for Indian Citizen, currently in USA

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sanjaymd1984 Active member

Member since 04 April 2019

sanjaymd1984Active member04 April 2019 20:28:36

Dears
I am an Indian citizen, but have been working in USA since last 3 years.
I am getting a job offer from a Belgian company to work in Belgium.

My question, can I apply for the workpermit & visa from USA or do I need to go to Indian.
Also, from where would I have to get the PCC in either case?

Inputs based on your knowledge and experience in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Sanjay

NB:
I have earlier worked in Belgium, around 2013, but that time I completed all the visa related processes, including medical, PCC, etc, from India.

Aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

AneeshBelgium expert05 April 2019 07:12:51

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As you are a long term resident in US, you can apply there itself. You need PCC from US (as you are living there for the last few years)

sanjaymd1984 Active member

Member since 04 April 2019

sanjaymd1984Active member05 April 2019 12:18:12

Thanks Aneesh.
I Have been in USA for 3 years now.
Do you know whether I'll need to travel to India for anything related to Belgium visa & permit. I understand I may need Birth for family & Marriage Certi as well, but I can arrange those w/o going to India.

Thanks
Sanjay

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR05 April 2019 14:10:53

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Unless you absolutely need a paper from India (diploma?), there's no need to go back in India.
As you're currently living in the USA, you can apply from the USA at any belgium consulate/embassy

https://unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium … sa-belgium

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