Reference start date - unlimited single permit - Brussels forum

Reference start date - unlimited single permit

Member since 24 July 2025

math7612Member30 July 2025 12:54:36

Hi, I鈥檝e looked thoroughly on the forum but couldn鈥檛 reach a clear conclusion. That鈥檚 why I鈥檇 like to ask friends who have previously applied for the unlimited single permit.

We have two start dates for the application to count 4 years: the date the Regional Approval (work permit) was issued and the date we actually started working.

When I asked the immigration office, they told me it鈥檚 the date you were registered in the Belgian social security system. I couldn鈥檛 figure out which date this corresponds to.

Does anyone know?

Regards,

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maharaji1984 Serial expat

Member since 30 September 2022

maharaji1984Serial expat30 July 2025 13:22:55

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@math7612

Hi,

With a card reader connected pc , insert your ID card to card reader.
Log in to
Enter your pin code when asked and browse Mon Dossier/Mijn Dossier
Mijn gegevens-Mes donn茅es/ Identitietbewijs-Titre de identit茅
Slide the page farthest right via arrow and there you will see your first issued document Bijlage-Annexe 49

Note this date and make calculations for further processes accordingly.

If you have your first annex49 from municipality you dont need to bother all above process.

Good luck

uygurdamla5 Active member

Member since 02 October 2024

uygurdamla5Active member31 July 2025 22:18:45

@math7612

Hi, I asked the same question to the SPW and they told me that they literally count the days we actively worked.

If you apply with 2-3 weeks before completing your 4 years or have some inactive days in your 4 years, they wait for these weeks and then they approve. However, if you apply for some months before completing, they don鈥檛 accept and tell you the date you can apply.

I had this information from one person, so it is always good to confirm. Hope it helps.