Change from Work permit -B to Professional Card

31POSTS

8 years ago

Going from Work permit-B to Professional card affects the residency status while applying for Permanent residency after 5 years of un-interrupted stay? Residency is reset or something like that happens?
Thanks

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pancaket New member

7POSTS

7 years ago

Hi Amarimuthu,

I have the same question. When I asked the commune a few months back they said there will not be any impact on my residency period that I have already completed if I were to change from employee to independent. Was that also the case for you?

aneesh Belgium Expert

2002POSTS

7 years ago

We hear both opinions. Some say it does impact, some not. Official information is the one you get from your commune/ministry.

pancaket New member

7POSTS

7 years ago

Dear all,

I have rechecked with Ixelles Commune this morning. They have confirmed again that there will be no impact on the residency that I have completed so far in case of a change of status from employee to independent worker in the future. The only thing is I will have to pay 350 euros to the Ministry to activate such change (via bank transfer) and I will have to submit the Professional Card to the Commune so they would issue a new residency card whose validity will reflect the validity of the Professional Card.

I hope others will find this useful.

ak2134 Member

12POSTS

5 years ago

what if we dont change the status after getting the professional card? can we continue on single permit status?

pancaket New member

7POSTS

5 years ago

Hi,

At the time, I was told by the Commune that I had to change the status. I don鈥檛 recall that it was optional. I had to present my professional card each time I asked for residence card renewal. It may be best to double check with your Commune.