KonstantinK
Russian expat in Belgium
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About me
Russian
Lives in Bevel, Flanders
Speaks english, russian
Registration: 18 March 2018
first registration by shoqi maktary
I Have landed in Brussels on July 8th and need to register within 8 days due to covid the registration is done online in the form they are asking for aNational Registration number, strange since I am a non EU citizen I do not have this 11 number, I ...
They should have a `fake` number for this situation. Please, try contacting the provider of the online form. Read More
Can someone work as a freelancer in Belgium having dependent visa by niveditajha2006
Can someone work as a freelancer in Belgium having dependent visa . Do we need work permit for that as well?
After rule change in 2019 allowing dependent to work without work visa, can a dependent now work as freelancer as well without blue card? Thanks in advance for your reply. Kind regardsThat is not possible. You still need to get a professional ... Read More
Suggestions and Guidance on my new employment opportunity by Vs2802
Dear Friends, I have been working as a software consultant from last 2 years on deputation for an indian MNC and I got a job opportunity to work with a Belgian employer recently,who is providing sponsorship to me to work as a software consultant ...
Hello VAIBHAV, it's a pretty nice salary, for the exact number I'd propose to look for a recent gross-net online calculator. Figures might vary depending on your family situation. Again, it depends on your specialization. In some areas ... Read More
Professional card final clarification by Kaytom
Hello Pals, My application for professional card was picked by the Brussels region 5 weeks after submission in the Belgian Embassy in London. I received a second email from the Brussels region re pro card yesterday, as ...
Hello Kayton, I've only worked with xerius, they missed up things few times. But I have never worked with others. I'd say it does not matter, since they just send documents back and forth. Might make sense select the nearest to your ... Read More
Professional card final clarification by Kaytom
Hello Pals, My application for professional card was picked by the Brussels region 5 weeks after submission in the Belgian Embassy in London. I received a second email from the Brussels region re pro card yesterday, as ...
Hello Kayton, the only thing comes into my mind is they might be asking for preferred business counter's address where send your professional card to (http://xerius.be, for example, https://www.xerius.be/fr-be/contact/bureau-bruxelles). One of ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
It seems you can apply by yourself: https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
But what will happen to a residence card A when you lose the job? You have unlimited work permit and card - A with which period of validity? Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - B type Residence Card by Arpita.pooja
Hello All, I arrived in Belgium in Sep 2016 and i will complete my 5 years of continuous work in Sep 2021. So technically i will be eligible to apply for the unlimited single permit (B type residence card). However the complication is that in ...
Hello, could someone clarify what is the advantage of having unlimited work permit if it鈥檚 still liked to A-type residence card? Will residence card be rejected once you stop working? Thanks. Read More
Professional Card Renewal/Permanent Residence Timing by PCull
Hi everyone, I have a somewhat unusual situation that I'd be interested to see if anyone has had experience with. I'm an independent, working in Belgium with a professional card and residence permit A. My current professional card expires ...
Hello, I've never been in such situation. I'd submit application for prof card renewal already. In worth case scenario you will spend some time collection the document and application fee, but from other hand you will be prepared for any of ... Read More
Single permit application while professional card is in process. by phanitejachowdary
Hello All, I am currently on a work permit, which expires in Mid of March. I had applied for a professional card at the end of November hoping that I will receive my professional card before my work permit expires. However, I haven't heard back ...
khalafovvjamil, you should be able to apply for professional card from Belgium (on single work permit). Once you get professional card you will need to switch you residence permit (link it to professional card). Read More
Getting a work permit as a freelancer by rgio
Hello, I am currently an employ of a company here in Belgium and I have a new single work permit. I am thinking of going freelance but I still want to live in Belgium. Does anyone has experience with this? Is it even possible? I have heard of ...
trio, Kayoti_Roadrunner, Bolgsven, Few words for IT sector and case when you need a resicande permit embedded into prof card. the major issue is to find a first contract and a customer who will be wiling to want up to 6 month (max prof card ... Read More
Belgium Visa D vs Belgium EU blue card visa by ashish123cr
Hello Friends, Hope you are doing well. I am currently in discussion with employer based in Belgium and they want to hire me and they mentioned that they will process my Belgium Visa D for me and later my family can join. Currently I am in France ...
ashish123cr, Two major differences: Immigration: With Bluecard you can change country of work later on without losing work experience. So if after few years on blue card you will decide immigrate to Germany (or other EU-state), for instance, you ... Read More
Belgium nationality refused by Lucky and Lucky
my belgian nationality application rejected due to french language police not interview me and send negetive report to ministry because 6 month before i asked translater to police for a car accident issue 15 days before police send me some ...
hoangtrunghieu, do you have an integration certificate? https://www.liveinbelgium.be/civic-integration-programme-counsellor/ Read More
Can Dependents Work in Belgium? by Meena Sahal
Hi, I've joined my spouse as a dependent on his long-term assignment. He has a valid work permit. Can anyone confirm if I can work in Belgium on his work permit?
For new ID-cards, issued since last year, this should be stated on the card (please check your). Read More
Can Belgium Depedent Visa holder board down at Amsterdam by sudhanshulvs30
Hi everyone, I have a query that if My wife have Belgium dependent visa and she is travelling first time to Belgium. So whether she can come to Amsterdam Airport from India and take a train from there to Brussels Or it's mandatory to enter ...
There should not be any issues with entering Netherlands along your way to the Belgium or any other Schengen country. Read More
Single permit application while professional card is in process. by phanitejachowdary
Hello All, I am currently on a work permit, which expires in Mid of March. I had applied for a professional card at the end of November hoping that I will receive my professional card before my work permit expires. However, I haven't heard back ...
Hello, I'd say it's better ask your company to apply for a single work permit. Those are two parallels processes. You need a valid residence permit on your hands while you are waiting a professional card to be issued. Once you got you ... Read More
SPRL Company formation in belgium
Hello, SPRL is outdated type, all existed companies have to be converted in coming years. B.V. type was introduced as a replacement. Regards. Read More
Self-Employed accommodation expense claim by LeventeT
Hello, looking at possibly ending up as self-employed in Leuven, it seems one can only deduct from tax the accommodation costs if rental contract explicitly states professional use of the property is allowed. What happens if one is booking ...
Hello phanitejachowdary, you it's required to have a fresh medical attestation when you change the status. It formality and shouldn't take more more then 10-15 minutes if you've been living in Belgium for a long time. I got medical ... Read More
Self-Employed accommodation expense claim by LeventeT
Hello, looking at possibly ending up as self-employed in Leuven, it seems one can only deduct from tax the accommodation costs if rental contract explicitly states professional use of the property is allowed. What happens if one is booking ...
Once you got your professional card approved, you need to go to a local commune and ask for status change. You will need: - get a fresh medical certificate - pay fee to immigration office ... Read More
Self-Employed accommodation expense claim by LeventeT
Hello, looking at possibly ending up as self-employed in Leuven, it seems one can only deduct from tax the accommodation costs if rental contract explicitly states professional use of the property is allowed. What happens if one is booking ...
Hi Sasha, am I understand correctly that you rented an apartment from BBF as a self-employed, and deducted full amount from your taxes? Or it was deducted only partially? What about registration, were your able register in rented ... Read More
Can I start a company in Brussels and issue a work permit for myself ? by bluelurker
Hello, I am working in Belgium on work permit B. I was thinking of getting into freelance market here. Can I legally create my own company here and get a work permit issued for myself ? Will I still need a work permit if I work as an employee in my ...
bluelurker, 1) you can create a company (owner), but if you don't have residence / professional card you can't be a company's director (hire someone etc) 2) so you should hire someone to be a director of your company to hire you as an ... Read More
Residence Card Renewal Timing (Professional Card) by PCull
Good afternoon all, I renewed my professional card earlier in the year (the new card became valid in April). My application to renew my corresponding type A residence permit was lodged at the town hall in May, and they confirmed it was before the ...
Hi msand, 1' -- you you can switch to Professional Card. 2' -- the most important thing you need is a signed contract with a new customer (preferable, stable company making a profit over last few years). My opinion: it's better start ... Read More
Residence Card Renewal Timing (Professional Card) by PCull
Good afternoon all, I renewed my professional card earlier in the year (the new card became valid in April). My application to renew my corresponding type A residence permit was lodged at the town hall in May, and they confirmed it was before the ...
Interesting question... I am going to apply for professional card renewal soon... What I could suggest is at lest to make a call to the Foreigners鈥� Office to get updates on your case. Read More
WP expiry date vs RP expiry date by msanad
Hi all, I have a question regarding the renewal of WP , if my WP will end @ Nov-2019 but my RP will expire @ Feb-2020 , which one is in affect Thanks
>what if new Work Permit is in progress , while the old one expired already , shall this allow me to work till the new one issue? In case there are no valid WP you are not app lower to work legally. >what about the RP , do I have to renew it ... Read More
WP expiry date vs RP expiry date by msanad
Hi all, I have a question regarding the renewal of WP , if my WP will end @ Nov-2019 but my RP will expire @ Feb-2020 , which one is in affect Thanks
Once you WP expired you can't legally perform your work. But you still have some time to stay in Belgium until your RP is expired. If you plan continue work you have to renew WP before it's expiry date. Read More
Professional card inquiries for a contract by abdallahe
Hello everyone, So I am planning ok moving to Brussels this summer. I have a contract from my company 芦 in Qatar 禄 with a company in Belgium that has my name it as requested to do the work in Belgium. It鈥檚 a 3 years contract with ...
From my experience: Nice to have contract duration for at least 2 years. Business plan for 2 years is also nice to have. Add any supportive documents you have, like letters of reference, resume, certificates. Read More
Professional card inquiries for a contract by abdallahe
Hello everyone, So I am planning ok moving to Brussels this summer. I have a contract from my company 芦 in Qatar 禄 with a company in Belgium that has my name it as requested to do the work in Belgium. It鈥檚 a 3 years contract with ...
Hello, 1. As far as I know from my experience -- max duration fore new applications is 6 month. I heard there were some approvals just in few weeks. 2. not sure about speed up this can increase probability of a professional card approval. Regards. Read More
(PLEASE GUYS HELP ME !!) Type "B" Residence permit for students
Time of stay on touristic visa is not taken into account. To get residence permit you have not only stay legally but also work on economy. 5 Years of studying on student visa is not countable completely. After that you have to find a job and work ... Read More
Income Tax Payment received after quitting employer by Zabi1983
Dear Experts, I am Indian citizen relocated from India to Belgium by my employer on yearly renewal contract. The contract was Local Belgium agreement. The agreement was my employer pays me a Net monthly salary and any other Income Tax related ...
You should have salary slips from your ex-employer, don't you? He also should give you a `FICHE Nr. 281.10` at the beginning of the year for the previous year, where you can see you gross/net what kind of taxes he paid. Read More
Applying for a professional card by ExpatBe
Hi All, I am thinking to apply a professional card. My current contract is indefinite in nature but work-permit will expire in 2.5 months. The company is re-evaluating my work-permit extension. Three questions; 1. Do I need a new employment ...
Hi veeshan, feel free to call directly to services (see contacts on werk.be) and push your processing. Otherwise, the timeline is unpredictable. 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 ...
Does anybody know whether this single work permit is still granted by the Flemish government or in Brussels? Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Ouch, looks like a local Blue Card. This will solve an issues with expired work permits B while residence permit could be valid up to year. Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
SamSas, you will need Medical Certificate for visa request. Given that Medical Certificate validity is three month, it's better wait until you have work permit on hands. Read More
VOW and TLS visa application by msanad
Dears, I'm filling the application of D type visa for work permit purpose and wondering if the VOW ( visa on web) application need to be identical with the tls ( visa center ) application in all and every point ( specially for points ( 29,30 ...
From my experience. 29 - contract (or work card) start date (or, now + month for visa processing + time to relocation) 30 - end date of work permit (you will probably renew work permit) 31 - HR/Director (who signed a contract) name 32 - HR/Director ... Read More
Changing Employer in Belgium by deepak.ranganathan
Hi Everyone, I have been working in Belgium for 2.5 years now, I will be changing my employer end of this year, they asked for the following documents, but I have researched online and ended up more confused than I was. It will be great if someone ...
Hi aneeshks, could you please share a link (or a reference to the document/law) where did you find information regarding possibility of cancelation WP? As an a example, I contacted my commune in Nijlen with such question and they replied that as ... 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 ...
aneeshks: could you give some links where did you find that employment contract termination will also terminate a residence permit? Read More
selfstanding income
Minimal yearly gross salary with work card B is 41739 (as 13.94 payments). This amount is enough to get approved visas for whole family of four people (2 adults, 2 kids). So I believe that such gross income would be for sure enough to get you ... Read More
work card exchange (renewal)
thank you, aneeshks I will reply here once I got my now card. I'm going to ask for new id cards at the same time I will have got new work card B on hand. What will happens if I will ask for contract termination few days after id-card renew ... Read More
work card exchange (renewal)
Hello all, I have received notification from city hall, that they received my new work card (renewal). Could someone clarify what will happen in case I won't exchange old one to new? Will be the old one card is still valid? Will new one card ... Read More
what amount to pay myself as freelancer by levalencia39
looking to become freelancer, my daily rate would be 600. How much should I set myself as the gross salary? as Freelancer you can set many expenses as company expenses, like mobile phone, home internet, food at work, company car, etc. So they wont ...
As far as I know, you do don't pay salary to yourself as a freelancer (except case when you are an employee in your own company). When you work as a freelanser your business income is subject for taxes (and social contribution). The only thing ... Read More
Donate blood in Belgium
I tried to do this few month ago. But you have to live in Belgium for three years before you can donate your blood. Read More
gross income selfstanding for reunion visa
Sorry, I don't know exact number for you case. Can only guess. But given that poverty threshold is around 1600 per couple, I think income should be at least above that. Read More
gross income selfstanding for reunion visa
3000 euro monthly gross should be enough to get approved for family of four people (working host + partner + 2 kids) Read More
How long does tourist visa application take for processing
I believe this depends on embassy load in your country. Fliend of mine has recently applied for autistic visa from Russia. Passport with visa was received back in 1 week. Read More
Multiple Employers by GuestUser567
Hello, Can a Non-EU national IT person work with two different employers in Belgium, one job is full-time and the other one is 4-5 hrs as a contractor ( Remote work ) . Thanks !
There are two types of professional cards. One that gives right to reside (in that case you no need work-permit anymore for the period of validity of prof card) but another one doesn't. The second option is just what you asked for since it ... Read More
Multiple Employers by GuestUser567
Hello, Can a Non-EU national IT person work with two different employers in Belgium, one job is full-time and the other one is 4-5 hrs as a contractor ( Remote work ) . Thanks !
Sorry, my bad. I see you are have asked about working for two Belgians companies. I have explained a different case. As far as I know you are able to have only one valid worked B-card the any moment. This work permit is bonded to certain employer. ... Read More
Multiple Employers by GuestUser567
Hello, Can a Non-EU national IT person work with two different employers in Belgium, one job is full-time and the other one is 4-5 hrs as a contractor ( Remote work ) . Thanks !
Hello, I suppose this should be allowed if you work (receive payments) from a non-Belgium company. But as a belgian tax-resident you have to declare that income and pay taxes. This is just my understanding, ant that is what I am going to do myself ... Read More
CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IN BELGIUM by priyanka.nitd
Dear all, Good morning. I am working on a fixed term contract (3 years) in Flanders and would like to change my employer. How long does the process take to get a new work permit? Also, when can my new employer start with the process. My cuirrent ...
One more case to make it clear. Let's say I have residence permit valid till Nov 2018, and WP valid till Aug 2018. Let's my WP will not be renewed by current employer. Does it legally to find new employer and apply for new EP in period ... Read More
CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IN BELGIUM by priyanka.nitd
Dear all, Good morning. I am working on a fixed term contract (3 years) in Flanders and would like to change my employer. How long does the process take to get a new work permit? Also, when can my new employer start with the process. My cuirrent ...
ok, great thanks for your answers! Read More
CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IN BELGIUM by priyanka.nitd
Dear all, Good morning. I am working on a fixed term contract (3 years) in Flanders and would like to change my employer. How long does the process take to get a new work permit? Also, when can my new employer start with the process. My cuirrent ...
And in that case, will I have some legal period to find new employer, or I have to exit Begum just after WP (RP) expired? Read More
CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IN BELGIUM by priyanka.nitd
Dear all, Good morning. I am working on a fixed term contract (3 years) in Flanders and would like to change my employer. How long does the process take to get a new work permit? Also, when can my new employer start with the process. My cuirrent ...
thank for reply, so the only (practically) reason to loose WP is when employer do no request it's renewal, correct? Read More
CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IN BELGIUM by priyanka.nitd
Dear all, Good morning. I am working on a fixed term contract (3 years) in Flanders and would like to change my employer. How long does the process take to get a new work permit? Also, when can my new employer start with the process. My cuirrent ...
Dear aneeshks, could it be that WP will be rejected? Or even more, can WP be canceled by employer so that person will have a valid residence permit without valid WP? Read More
Obtaining Card D directly from card A
aneeshks, thank you for reply. For past 5 years? Could I request this attestation on my own without asking my employer? Read More
Obtaining Card D directly from card A
Hello, could you please elaborate, which insurance details they wanted? Read More
Self Employment Procedure by sandym007
Dear Expat Members, Is it possible to work as a self employed person [Initial work permit - type B, validity - 1 year]? If yes , a. let me know the procedure to declare someone as self employed person. b. how long can the person work as a self ...
phipiemar, could you please also share information for the same situation as for Sandy but with only exception: 1) unlimited contract Regards Read More