B card application

rjBelgium18 New member

Member since Today 07:54:21

rjBelgium18New memberToday 07:54:24

Hello,

I am working in Belgium from last 7 years and recently switched to local employer.

I am paying social security from last 3.8 years. I applied for L card and application was rejected.

Commune said that your employer can raise B card request for you.

When I checked with employer they said employer does not raise B card request, and if you are eligible you will automatically get your B card during next single permit renewal.

My next single permit renewal is in 2028 so it's still 2 years from now.

Is there any other option to raise B card and who can raise that?

Please suggest some options as I want to apply for nationality after receiving B card.

Thank you.

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@Tomkar Member

Member since 18 September 2025

@TomkarMemberToday 08:33:09

@rjBelgium18

For B card you need to wait 5 years of working under Belgian contract before applying, if not it will be rejected.

May i know, how long did you wait before receiving your L card application decision ? When did you apply and when did you receive the response ? I鈥檓 waiting for mine

rjBelgium18 New member

Member since Today 07:54:21

rjBelgium18New memberToday 08:35:23

I applied in Mid December and received the decision in 3 weeks.

I read that for B card, only 5 years legal residence is required, even commune informed me that I am eligible for B card, but I am not sure how to apply for it