amarimuthu
Indian expat in Belgium
Forum posts
31
About me
Indian
Lives in Brussels, Brussels Capital
Speaks Tamil, English, French(Int.)
Registration: 09 April 2014
Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
Dear Abhi, once the contribution to social security happens, then basically in theory you don't avail the benefits of expat regime/temporary workers etc. The contracts can be shirt term or long terms however. No worries to my knowledge, in your ... Read More
Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
Dear, normally to my knowledge, you can be a posted worker (under reduced tax) for the period up to max 5 years. After 5 years, you will normally be given the contract based in Belgium by your employer. At that point, your status will change from ... Read More
Absence of more than 3 months with Card A by amarimuthu
Dear All, my wife and the new born will be visiting India early next year and planning to spend around 5 months (Feb to June 2020). I have PR card D and their cards A are under renewal and will have validity until March 2021. In recent days, I ...
Many thanks Alex for your details and the web link. We will notify the commune and indeed try to have a stay not closer to six months even. Read More
Absence of more than 3 months with Card A
Dear All, my wife and the new born will be visiting India early next year and planning to spend around 5 months (Feb to June 2020). I have PR card D and their cards A are under renewal and will have validity until March 2021. In recent days, I ... Read More
Permanent Residence Card - Type-D by shaans
Hello, I had applied for Permanent Residence Card - Type-B in September 2018 in 1000 Commune Brussels. But there was no answer until March 2019 so when i visited the commune again to check status they asked me to apply for Permanent Residence Card ...
Hi Alex, I see that C card is also for 5 years. Is it the same one which you have mentioned? I arrived in Belgium in May 2014 and my card D is progress (hope it gets approved soon). My wife had come in family reunification in Nov 2017. Our son ... Read More
Social security
Dear All, If someone leaving the Belgium by deregistering for another job in another country(USA), can he encash the social security he paid as an employee ? If yes , can someone please let me know the procedure for it(for a friend) Appreciate ... Read More
Compte individuel vs Fiche 281.10 - R茅mun茅rations by amarimuthu
Dear All, I wish to have the document called 'Compte Invididuel' which is normally given by my (previous)employers. I have these documents somewhere in my old files and may take some time to locate them. is it possible to get this document ...
Many thanks for your quick help. I searched for the term within the forum and due to a character mismatch, i could not locate your thread. Kind regards, Read More
Compte individuel vs Fiche 281.10 - R茅mun茅rations
Dear All, I wish to have the document called 'Compte Invididuel' which is normally given by my (previous)employers. I have these documents somewhere in my old files and may take some time to locate them. is it possible to get this document ... Read More
Moving to Brussels having permanent residence in another EU country by Golan10
Hi, I am currently living and working in Czech Republic and I have a permanent residence permit here. I am considering moving to Brussels. Do I need to request a work visa there and wait for another 5 years in order to get a new permanent residence ...
Hi, If you are having the Permanent residence according to this directive, then, you dont need work permit after the first year i.e for the first year you may still need to apply for a work permit. In case if you have permanent residence based upon ... Read More
Permanent Residence Card - Type-B or Type-D by allwyn
Hello all. I recently completed 5 years in Belgium with continuous employment at the same employer on Work Permit B. I intend to apply for the Permanent Resident Card the coming month even though my current Residence Permit expires in Decmber ...
Hi, Each member states issue permanant residence according to 2 directives/categories. One is of national directive (B card in belgium). Second being the EU directive(D card in Belgium). The main difference between B and D is, D comes with ... Read More
Tax - procedure and how it's done in Brussels by maria_maria123
hello everybody, I am happy here in Brussels and now its time to do my taxes or to do my tax return for the past year. I've been here since September 2018. Does any of you know how it is done? I know that some paper should arrive to my home ...
Easy option and quick to do is: 1. Install Itsme app which is an identity management app. 2. This app helps you to connect your mobile number with your identity with the help of your bank account (most retail banks in Belgium has this ... Read More
Mom's Family Visit visa application - Advice/Help by amarimuthu
Dear All, I need an information regarding my Mom鈥檚 Family visit application from India to Belgium. I live with my wife in Brussels and we are expecting a baby in the month of August. My mom will be visiting us for the period of 3 months and ...
Dear Alex, Aneesh, Thank you so much for your detailed replies. They are really guiding me well to prepare the documents. I have taken care of all the mentioned points. Regarding point -3. To show that My Mother will be returning back to India, ... Read More
Mom's Family Visit visa application - Advice/Help by amarimuthu
Dear All, I need an information regarding my Mom鈥檚 Family visit application from India to Belgium. I live with my wife in Brussels and we are expecting a baby in the month of August. My mom will be visiting us for the period of 3 months and ...
Thank you so much for your kind help with lot of details for each specific input. I noted them with care. Considering your inputs, I planned to keep the following ready; 1. Keeping the savings around 4k Euros in my MOM's savings account. I have ... Read More
Mom's Family Visit visa application - Advice/Help by amarimuthu
Dear All, I need an information regarding my Mom鈥檚 Family visit application from India to Belgium. I live with my wife in Brussels and we are expecting a baby in the month of August. My mom will be visiting us for the period of 3 months and ...
Thank you. I noted your information. The document 3bis I can get from the commune directly? . Also I understand that 3bis will be issued only to those with permanent residence status at least at my commune 1200 Woluwe saint Lambert, Brussels. I am ... Read More
Mom's Family Visit visa application - Advice/Help
Dear All, I need an information regarding my Mom鈥檚 Family visit application from India to Belgium. I live with my wife in Brussels and we are expecting a baby in the month of August. My mom will be visiting us for the period of 3 months and ... Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Hi,May I know you your work permit process was in Brussels region and took 2 weeks for approval? Its a fresh new work permit or renewal process? Thanks Read More
New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70
Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...
Hi,May I know you your work permit process was in Brussels region and took 2 weeks for approval? Its a fresh new work permit or renewal process? Thanks Read More
Combined Permit new regulation by msanad
Hi all, I found announcing of new regulation regarding combined permit in force since 03.01.2019 i'm wounder if this will impact the current visa process as i already got my WP last November but the visa still under processing since. this ...
I see. Thanks for taking time. However, the web page does not provide more information about whether a spouse can work without any work permit though the ID card brings unlimited work authorization. Thanks Read More
Combined Permit new regulation by msanad
Hi all, I found announcing of new regulation regarding combined permit in force since 03.01.2019 i'm wounder if this will impact the current visa process as i already got my WP last November but the visa still under processing since. this ...
Hi, thanks for the info. So the spouses of Non-EU employees can start work without obtaining a work permit? I knew that ,in case if the spouse wants to work, they should obtain a work permit B as well. So this is not the case anymore? Any ... Read More
Change in Job and Residence permit renewal by amarimuthu
Hi, I received a new job offer from an Employer with whom I will start working with. My current residence permit expires before the expiry of my new work permit from my future employer. I have a couple of weeks gap in between before I begin with my ...
Thanks Aneesh, for taking time. Kind regards, Read More
Change in Job and Residence permit renewal
Hi, I received a new job offer from an Employer with whom I will start working with. My current residence permit expires before the expiry of my new work permit from my future employer. I have a couple of weeks gap in between before I begin with my ... Read More
Belgium Residence Permit with Luxembourg contract by amarimuthu
Hello Everyone, You guys are very helpful to share the knowledge and I am willing to have my doubt clarified. I currently live in Belgium for more than 3.5 years with Belgium work contract. I am offered a Luxembourg contract recently. I would like ...
Thanks Aneesh for letting me know. Read More
Belgium Residence Permit with Luxembourg contract by amarimuthu
Hello Everyone, You guys are very helpful to share the knowledge and I am willing to have my doubt clarified. I currently live in Belgium for more than 3.5 years with Belgium work contract. I am offered a Luxembourg contract recently. I would like ...
Thanks So much, Aneesh. It means I will not be able to renew my Belgium residence based on the Luxembourg work contract and work permit. Right? Also, can you please advise me if I can get the Professional card (so renewing the Belgium residence ... Read More
Belgium Residence Permit with Luxembourg contract by amarimuthu
Hello Everyone, You guys are very helpful to share the knowledge and I am willing to have my doubt clarified. I currently live in Belgium for more than 3.5 years with Belgium work contract. I am offered a Luxembourg contract recently. I would like ...
Hi, Many thanks for your time and efforts to help me. Though your points may be applicable to those who already have the long-term permanent residence in one member state, I am willing to let you know that, Currently My residence status is not a ... Read More
Belgium Residence Permit with Luxembourg contract
Hello Everyone, You guys are very helpful to share the knowledge and I am willing to have my doubt clarified. I currently live in Belgium for more than 3.5 years with Belgium work contract. I am offered a Luxembourg contract recently. I would like ... Read More
Change from Work permit -B to Professional Card
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 Read More
Work Permit to Dependent by ashokbharadwaaj
Hi, I am an Indian working in Belgium with a work permit type B (tied to my Indian employer). My work permit will expire in month of April and I have been asked to return to India. My spouse (also an Indian) has a job here with a valid work permit. ...
Hi, just for one more clarification. Does the status change and reset to 0 when someone goes working with Work permit B to Professional Card (Without gap in stay).? Thanks Read More
Relocating to Liege - May first Week
Dear Friends, I relocate to Liege in May first week and will continue to live for long time. I am looking for Flat/Studio Accommodation to share with any friends there. I am basically a chemical engineer working for engineering company. I come ... Read More