Card A - Temporary Residence Permit - Unlimited Job Market

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bc2910Active member04 August 2022 19:41:02

Hi all,

I have received my first single permit in February 2022, my residency card in May 2022 and it is valid for 3 years. On the backside of the card, I have the information that the job market is unlimited (marché du travail - illimité). Does this mean that I can change my job without renewing my residence permit?

JimsenContributor04 August 2022 19:56:38

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Yes

bc2910Active member04 August 2022 20:19:31

Yes
- @Jimsen

Is it a common practice for a person who obtained the single permit for the first time? I tought that I need to apply for a single permit each time I change my employer.

FahdijbeliActive member04 August 2022 20:45:52

No, sometimes the government made mistake instead to put limited they wrongly put unlimited. If you have a card A it must be linked to only your employer. However after 5 years you have to apply for card B and with it you are free to work anywhere and itis unlimited. using that card B you can ask for nationality.

Peterjohn123Contributor04 August 2022 22:57:51

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It depends if this is correct or not (commune mistake) although illimité, indeed, means changing jobs unlimited without asking for a permit to do so. Is it the first year you are in BE? Are you joining your family under family reunification?

bc2910Active member05 August 2022 07:51:07

Thank you for your answers.

Yes, it is my first year in Belgium and I am not under family reunification, I came directly after receiving my single permit.

AneeshBelgium expert05 August 2022 13:13:21

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When you change employer, your new employer must ask for a new work authorization. As your stay in Belgium is dependent on your employment, this step is mandatory.

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