Single Permit Processing in 2022

amansoalie · 2022-01-04T05:18:15+01:00

Please share your timeline here Region: Flanders Application date : 14th Oct WP: waiting RP: waiting

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Meric ErdevirenActive member17 August 2022 14:55:20

#1121

@ChandlerBing i have dropped an email to the commune where I am planing to leave once I have the answer will share it and congrats on your sp.

serdary4Active member17 August 2022 15:09:18

#1122

@ChandlerBing

Congrats 👌👌 Are you gonna apply for a family reunification visa?

ChandlerBingActive member17 August 2022 15:18:34

#1123

@Meric Erdeviren thank you! And yes, please do that would be really appreciated

ChandlerBingActive member17 August 2022 15:19:05

#1124

@serdary4 Thank you. No, it is just me that will moving

MC04Member17 August 2022 15:35:47

#1125

Hi everone,

I carried out a quick analysis for Flanders region regarding SP approvals.

According to this,

If you received your WP until 15 June 2022, you already have your Annex46. Is there any query that doesn’t match with this ?

Another question: Is there anyone received Annex46 who has WP with date after June, 15 ?

Regards,

EwmsMember17 August 2022 16:53:54

#1126

Region: Flanders

Application: 10th June

WP: waiting

RP: waiting

Is there anyone who has applied in Flanders recently?

EwmsMember17 August 2022 17:02:22

#1127

Region: Flanders

Application: 10th June

WP: waiting

RP: waiting

Is there anyone who has applied recently?

serdary4Active member18 August 2022 07:44:50

#1128

@Ewms

Your timeline is extraordinary. You have been waiting for wp since 10th June? Have you ever contacted with your employer?

Guest7834Guest18 August 2022 07:52:11

#1129

214245

I do have a question, when you arrive to Belgium let’s say Brussels in my case, you have 8 days to register to the commune where I am going to live for the police to make a control. As no one will have an apartment immediately and I will be staying in a hotel at least for 20 days how will I be able to prove my place of residence?
- @Meric Erdeviren

That 8 days rule is not set in stone. It is not a strict rule and no one will penalize you for not registering within 8 days of arrival. The authorities themselves know it's unrealistic for most people and it is not enforced. Matter of fact, some people register months after arrival. I am one of those people, back when I arrived to do my MSc. The only important thing is that you should register, i.e., get your residence card before your visa D expires. It is called a "long-stay visa", but it is a misnomer. It is actually only valid for 6 months, which, in the authorities' mind, is enough time for you to find a permanent accommodation, where you can register your address, and thus, get your eID.

I'm surprised that companies hiring foreigners and the agencies who file for the single permits for companies don't educate people on these things.

aravindnathanNew member18 August 2022 09:31:58

#1130

@arunml , congrats. Hopefully we'll get it by end of September or 1st week of October.

nmsas1Member18 August 2022 09:59:49

#1131

@Ewms We are in a similiar situation except our situation is even worse because we applied end of May (last week in May) and also still awaiting work permit. We are going to have a meeting with the employer to discuss why it's taking so long. I did notice there was one person on the group who waited about 3 months for their work permit this year so that makes me feel better but needless to say we are worried.

nmsas1Member18 August 2022 10:02:39

#1132

@anoopdangwal786 I just wanted to check so you waited about 3 months to receive the approval for a WP? Because my husband's is also nw approaching the 3 month mark just for the approval for the work permit not even the single permit.

anoopdangwal786Active member18 August 2022 10:38:18

#1133

@nmsas1 yes my work approval took alot time thn usual as few documents were missing in the application but people used to get the thier work approval within one month or 1.5 months if all the documents submitted. Good luck

serdary4Active member18 August 2022 10:43:58

#1134

Region: Wallonie

no-reply mail Date: 15 June

WP: 21 June

Annex 46: waiting

Upsee547Member18 August 2022 20:26:08

#1135

Region: Flanders

Notice: May 11, 2022

Wp: May 31, 2022

Annex 46: August 17, 2022

Wishing the very best to everyone

anoopdangwal786Active member19 August 2022 12:36:49

#1136

@anoopdangwal786

Region Flanders
Fresh Application 21/3/22
Work permit approved on 22/6/22
Asked for Apostle PCC and administration fee Proof on 8/8/22
Provided Both Document on 9/8/22
No update as of now 😞 expecting annexe 46 to come on Monday or Tuesday 🤞

Özgür AlbayrakMember21 August 2022 10:33:40

#1137

Hi, my situation is waiting for residence permit.

Work permit came on 5th of july. As i check the forum it tooks 10 week approximately for RP. What is the process for others ?

Azed13New member21 August 2022 11:36:47

#1138

@Özgür Albayrak we share the same time-line

M14K79Member21 August 2022 14:23:44

#1139

Hello All, please can someone answer @Tonton_med 's question?

If you have a valid residence permit within the EU, can you start work just after the WP approval and then fill out the application for RP once in Belgium?

Thank you in advance

Guest7834Guest21 August 2022 15:12:24

#1140

214245

Hello All, please can someone answer @Tonton_med 's question?

If you have a valid residence permit within the EU, can you start work just after the WP approval and then fill out the application for RP once in Belgium?
Thank you in advance
- @M14K79

If you are non-EU citizen, no!

patiltushActive member22 August 2022 07:33:53

#1141

@Ewms You should have already received WP from Flanders in this time. Send email to check status to arbeidskaart@vlaanderen.be

gulceaktActive member22 August 2022 14:32:23

#1142

Does anyone received any news for RP?

Jenna24Active member22 August 2022 14:49:09

#1143

@gulceakt not me. It’s been almost 9 weeks after the WP approval

serdary4Active member22 August 2022 16:05:18

#1144

@gulceakt

9 weeks passed from wp issued. I hope rp will be granted in this week.

Jenna24Active member23 August 2022 09:15:15

#1145

Hey guys, I just got an information that the foreigners office official in charge of the single permit is currently on vacation, which might be a reason for the delays. (It is what I heard from my agency, so I don’t know whether it’s right or not) So, I wonder how long do they leave for holidays in general. Does anyone know?

serdary4Active member23 August 2022 09:48:48

#1146

@Jenna24

Which is the region, Flanders? It is not rational to have only one staff for single permit approval.

Jenna24Active member23 August 2022 10:05:38

#1147

@serdary4 I applied for Brussels, I know it sounds unusual, but I did heard that it takes longer during summer holiday season than usual. That’s why I’m asking.

BDatta754New member23 August 2022 12:12:50

#1148

In how many days does the work approvals are coming currently for Brussels region? Any idea from any one would be appreciated.

anoopdangwal786Active member23 August 2022 14:21:32

#1149

@anoopdangwal786

Region Flanders
Fresh Application 21/3/22
Work permit approved on 22/6/22
Asked for Apostle PCC and administration fee Proof on 8/8/22
Provided Both Document on 9/8/22
Received Annex 46 on 23/8/22

Good luck to everyone

serdary4Active member23 August 2022 14:52:44

#1150

Congrats 👌

gulceaktActive member23 August 2022 14:52:52

#1151

@anoopdangwal786

I'm so glad, finally someone has news. I hope ours arrives asap too. Congrats 👏🏼

Jenna24Active member23 August 2022 15:03:51

#1152

@anoopdangwal786 congrats!!!!

serdary4Active member23 August 2022 16:00:27

#1153

@gulceakt

It is nice to know the process going on

What is your timeline? Mine;

Region: Wallonie

no-reply mail Date: 15 June

WP: 21 June

Annex 46: still waiting

gulceaktActive member23 August 2022 19:58:23

#1154

@serdary4

Hi, my Timeline:

Region: Wallonie

No-reply: 23.06

Wp: 24.06

Annex 46: still waiting

Hope we will have it soon 🙈

Y_LiMember24 August 2022 07:21:51

#1155

Hi guys! I now have Belgian student residence valid until the end of Oct and I'm anxiously waiting for the approval of the single permit. Does anyone know what will happen if my current residence permit expires before the approval of the single permit? Does that mean I will be illegal staying?

Thanks in advance!

ChandlerBingActive member24 August 2022 10:08:18

#1156

For people applying from Turkey regarding VFS:

Appointments usually open on the last days of each month, keep checking on those days.

If you are unable to schedule an appointment in advance (usually they open appointments for 1 month away), once you get your single permit, e-mail VFS your approvals from Belgium and ask for an earlier appointment - they assist in case of emergency but you need to follow up with them for this.

I was told 1.5-2 weeks to get your passport back once you present the documents at VFS.

Ensure that you have 3 photocopies of each document.

Appointment costs 510 TL, the long term visa does not have any additional fees for turkish citizens. VFS gives you the option to have your passport sent back to you via UPS for 202 TL.

gulceaktActive member24 August 2022 10:19:36

#1157

@ChandlerBing

Thank you for this detailed information. I was really wondering about Visa process too, because nowadays its impossible to reach VFS by Phone.

ChandlerBingActive member24 August 2022 10:35:01

#1158

@gulceakt glad it’s helpful.

And I would advise going there 45 mins before your appointment time, they wont let you in until its actual time but VFS has the applicants of 23 countries enter from one door so there is a long line to get inside the building.

serdary4Active member24 August 2022 12:59:00

#1159

@ChandlerBing

Many thanks for your explanation

nmsas1Member25 August 2022 06:51:42

#1160

Hi everyone. I have an update:

Region: Flanders

Application submitted: 23.05.2022

Wp: 23.08.2022

Annex 46: still waiting

Sharing my experience in case it helps anyone. Waited 3 months for the work permit - no documents were missing but they did ask for a clearer copy of the passport about 2 weeks after the application was submitted, and then at the beginning of August they asked for a clearer copy of the employment contract. The employer said that this is a "delay tactic" that they use to give themselves more time to process the application. Finally it was approved on Monday. Now we have to wait for the residency permit. Hopefully it doesn't take another 3 months

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