Card A - Temporary Residence Permit - Unlimited Job Market

bc2910 Active member

Member since 01 November 2021

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?

Jimsen Contributor

Member since 02 February 2021

JimsenContributor04 August 2022 19:56:38

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Yes

bc2910 Active member

Member since 01 November 2021

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.

Fahdijbeli Active member

Member since 30 July 2022

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.

Peterjohn123 Contributor

Member since 19 August 2020

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?

bc2910 Active member

Member since 01 November 2021

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.

Aneesh Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

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.