Tubeloid
Indian expat in Belgium
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Indian
Lives in Leuven
Speaks Hindi, Tamil, English, Urdu
Registration: 20 January 2015
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 ...
Goto the city hall and ask. Another friend also confirmed this last Friday 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 just got to know through a friend. He has a unlimited work contract and she just came to Belgium and her resident card she got unlimited work authorization printed on her resident card. Check Dofi website. https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/NL/Gids ... Read More
Change of A card to F+ card by Tubeloid
I just got my Belgian nationality and my spouse has a A card. She has been In Belgi毛 for 3 years. Can she get F+ card ? City hall guys told me that she can get a F card and then only F+ card. Her status would change as to being married to a ...
I see. With f+ card I think you can travel to countries without a visa. For example, an Indian needs visa to go to the UK. But with a f+ card, you can travel to UK while still maintaining an Indian passport. This is what I meant by mobility Read More
surrender of indian nationality - Date of nationality being granted by Tubeloid
Hello I am planning to surrender my Indian nationality and the embassy requires a proof of belgium nationality certificate. I got the document "ATTEST VAN BELGISCHE NATIONALITEIT". Is this good enough, it does not state the date on which ...
Thanks for the info. I鈥檓 kind of surprised someone would do like this. For example you leave Belgium with a Belgian passport and you get your landing immigration stamp on your Indian passport and you return to Belgium using your Belgian ... Read More
surrender of indian nationality - Date of nationality being granted by Tubeloid
Hello I am planning to surrender my Indian nationality and the embassy requires a proof of belgium nationality certificate. I got the document "ATTEST VAN BELGISCHE NATIONALITEIT". Is this good enough, it does not state the date on which ...
Thanks for the info. I鈥檓 kind of surprised someone would do like this. For example you leave Belgium with a Belgian passport and you get your landing immigration stamp on your Indian passport and you return to Belgium using your Belgian ... Read More
surrender of indian nationality - Date of nationality being granted by Tubeloid
Hello I am planning to surrender my Indian nationality and the embassy requires a proof of belgium nationality certificate. I got the document "ATTEST VAN BELGISCHE NATIONALITEIT". Is this good enough, it does not state the date on which ...
The Indian embassy specially asked for this. I went to the city hall and got an appointment for the population register. Then in my natiionalitiet bewijs they wrote the exact date the naturalization was granted and put a stamp. Read More
Change of A card to F+ card
I just got my Belgian nationality and my spouse has a A card. She has been In Belgi毛 for 3 years. Can she get F+ card ? City hall guys told me that she can get a F card and then only F+ card. Her status would change as to being married to a ... 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 just got to know through a friend. He has a unliking work contract and she just came to Belgium and her resident card she got unlimited work authorization printed on her resident card. Check Dofi ... 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 ...
Just got to know that if you have an unlimited contract then your depedant/spouse also gets unlimited work authroization. this is usually printed at the back of the resident card. Read More
surrender of indian nationality - Date of nationality being granted
Hello I am planning to surrender my Indian nationality and the embassy requires a proof of belgium nationality certificate. I got the document "ATTEST VAN BELGISCHE NATIONALITEIT". Is this good enough, it does not state the date on which ... Read More
Language proficiency of Belgium citizenship by Tubeloid
Hello just came across this [url=http://www.a-law.eu/en/legal-advice/belgium-5-years-continuous-employment-applying-belgian]Link to article[/url] [b]according to this article [/b] "In order to obtain Belgian citizenship and at moment of ...
Best it to check with your local commune. Maybe having resided in Germany can help towards the 5 year requirement of uninterrupted work stay in Belgium. Not sure how many years they will take into account. Also you need to prove integration in ... Read More
Working for a IT consultant- 2 year bond/contract after training
Any idea as to what a minimum base salary to expect for at such consultancy ? I guess Belgium has some minimum wage policy... Read More
Working for a IT consultant- 2 year bond/contract after training
Thank you for your response. To be more clear this seems to be a company that hires people into an academy and then presents these candidates to potential clients. this consultancy company provides a 8 week training sessions. Read More
Working for a IT consultant- 2 year bond/contract after training
My friend is being offered a job in a IT consulting firm and they told him that he will trained by them for 8 weeks and then offered a chance to demonstrate their ability to a client. there is a 2 year contract/ bond that this consultancy is asking ... Read More
D card vs B Card in Belgium after 5 yearss
Hello I am just pondering about the differences between a B Card and a D card in Belgium after 5 years of uninterrupted stay What i know so far B Card Can apply after 5 years allows to stay in belgium for an additional 5 years eligible to ... Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
Thanks for the response. I will go check in the commune again. Last week I was there and they told me that the Ministry would issue it automatically when I apply for my next resident card. Maybe its good to make an appointment again at the ... Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ... Read More
Language proficiency of Belgium citizenship by Tubeloid
Hello just came across this [url=http://www.a-law.eu/en/legal-advice/belgium-5-years-continuous-employment-applying-belgian]Link to article[/url] [b]according to this article [/b] "In order to obtain Belgian citizenship and at moment of ...
Thanks so much for providing your detailed feedback. Much appreciated.. Read More
Language proficiency of Belgium citizenship
Hello just came across this Link to article according to this article "In order to obtain Belgian citizenship and at moment of deposition of a statement of nationality at the Registrar of civil status you will need to prove in some cases the ... Read More
Long term resident card for wife
Hello thanks for the reply.. It's a pity 馃槩馃槩 Read More
Long term resident card for wife
Hello All I have been working in Belgium since Jan 2012 and i could be potentially eligible to apply and possibly get my long term residency in Belgium (maybe next year).My wife (dependant) moved to Belgium last year and next year does the ... Read More
Sports in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Belgium? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
Badminton is such a famous sport in Belgium and we play regularly in Lueven at the KULeuven Gym facilities. There are more than 30 people that regularly show up on Sundays and we also play on weekdays. There is an ample mix of Chinese. Belgian and ... Read More
Terminating a 3-6-9 rental contract
Hello I have been living in a rental apartment for the past 4 years and I have signed a 3-6-9 yr rental contract. My landlord decided to sell the apartment and now the new buyer wants to move in after he has completed all the paper work. I would ... Read More
Permanent residency procedure by Tubeloid
Hello All, i have been in belgium since Feb 2012 and i have been on a work permit ever since. So far have I have applied for 4 WPs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) so in 2017 I will be eligible for a PR ? is there a procedure for it or it will be granted ...
Hi Aneesh, Thanks for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated. Read More
Permanent residency procedure by Tubeloid
Hello All, i have been in belgium since Feb 2012 and i have been on a work permit ever since. So far have I have applied for 4 WPs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) so in 2017 I will be eligible for a PR ? is there a procedure for it or it will be granted ...
I see. This is very helpful. during the 6th WP application should I demonstrate proficiency in Dutch or French , in order to qualify for long term residency ? Read More
Tax filing
thanks for the input. i was able to visit the FAC in Leuven and they did help in filing for taxes for 2015 (taxonweb). Since I got married in May 2015, I had a tax break and started to get around 300 euro more in my net salary. However, the tax ... Read More
Permanent residency procedure
Hello All, i have been in belgium since Feb 2012 and i have been on a work permit ever since. So far have I have applied for 4 WPs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) so in 2017 I will be eligible for a PR ? is there a procedure for it or it will be granted ... Read More
Tax filing
Hello. does the FOD help in filing taxes ? can i got there and get some help as I dont speak Dutch or French Read More
Tax benefit on air ticket to the home country
is this true ? did not know.. can you please share any information on this matter ? Read More
Dependent VISA by J J Patnaik
Hi All, I am in belgium on work permit from India. I am in belgium from OCT . On march i applied for my dependent visa . But my document are sent to Brussels to Foreign ministry and when i called they are saying it will take another 3 to 6 months . ...
Alrighty !! Kudos to you and this forum. Has been really helpful ! Wish to share my experiences to others in need. Cheers Read More
Dependent VISA by J J Patnaik
Hi All, I am in belgium on work permit from India. I am in belgium from OCT . On march i applied for my dependent visa . But my document are sent to Brussels to Foreign ministry and when i called they are saying it will take another 3 to 6 months . ...
Hello All, I just saw the status update on DOFI website that the document is being processed. I called my relocation agent and she got in touch with the ministry and the VISA for my wife has been APPROVED. So application date: 12th June - Approved ... Read More
Dependent VISA by J J Patnaik
Hi All, I am in belgium on work permit from India. I am in belgium from OCT . On march i applied for my dependent visa . But my document are sent to Brussels to Foreign ministry and when i called they are saying it will take another 3 to 6 months . ...
How long does DOFI take to update this info on their website ? Visa documents for my wife were sent to Belgium on 19th June and DOFI still has no update on their website :( Read More
Work permit for a spouse by pkspks
Hi, My wife is getting a work permit done by her employer and I'll be accompanying her on a dependent visa. I'd like to work in Belgium once I get there. What's the process? Can I get a company to get a work permit for me in Belgium ...
yes that should not be a problem - once you get a work permit, you can work Read More
Dependent visa
Hello You need to apply for family reunion visa. You need to get a marriage certificate and get that document apostilled from MEA. This proof should be sufficient Read More
Dependent VISA by J J Patnaik
Hi All, I am in belgium on work permit from India. I am in belgium from OCT . On march i applied for my dependent visa . But my document are sent to Brussels to Foreign ministry and when i called they are saying it will take another 3 to 6 months . ...
my wife has applied for Belgium VISA at VFS Chennai - the application has been sent to Belgium now. Still no update on DOFI website :( Its been 2 weeks - i can update you guys when my wife gets her VISA approved ! Cheers Read More
VISA processing time - under the new system enforced from March 2015 by Tubeloid
Hello All. Can anyone share their experience if they have made a Belgium family reunification visa application with the extra processing fees involved Couple of questions 1, How to show proof of payment that needs to be remitted here in Belgium ...
I am applying for my spouse. So article 10bis it is ? Read More
VISA processing time - under the new system enforced from March 2015 by Tubeloid
Hello All. Can anyone share their experience if they have made a Belgium family reunification visa application with the extra processing fees involved Couple of questions 1, How to show proof of payment that needs to be remitted here in Belgium ...
Thanks for the response I have a work permit and have been in Belgium for 3 years now. Could you please help guide as to which Article number should I make the payment ? We would plan to make the application at VFS in Chennai ? I am thinking to ... Read More
VISA processing time - under the new system enforced from March 2015
Hello All. Can anyone share their experience if they have made a Belgium family reunification visa application with the extra processing fees involved Couple of questions 1, How to show proof of payment that needs to be remitted here in Belgium ... Read More
Moving to Brussels from India by GuestPoster134
Hi, My husband has been offered a job in Brussels and is in process of applying for his Visa. I will be applying later once he gets his residence card. I had few questions: 1: How much time does it take for the dependent visa to process? 2: Can ...
Useful info for anyone applying for family re-unification --extra administrative charges !!!!!! :mad: It seems I will have to pay an extra > 100 Euro -- But if this makes the process fast - then kudos :thanks: - ... Read More
Bring Indian Wife on Visitor VISA
Hello, I am getting married in May 2015 and my fiance is Indian. I have been in Belgium since 2012 on work permit. I plan to bring my wife on visitor visa after marriage. I guess the period of stay would be 3 months only. Then she would have to go ... Read More