Maximus24
Indian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 28 July 2018
First time landing with dependant visa by mepriyar
Hello, I have a dependent visa and I may have to travel with an infant and a 5 yr old alone from India to Brussels in the month of May. Since there is no direct flight from India to Brussels, I would like to know if my first arrival has to be ...
Hi Priya, Hope this reply is not very late. We came via Paris to Belgium. It was not a favorable situation in immigration. We were asked a lot of questions. We were asked to show tickets to Belgium. I had not booked tickets because we had a ... Read More
Things to also know before coming to Belgium by Maximus24
Here are a number of things which we did not know before and knowing it would've been very helpful. Belgium is a very slow country when it comes to processing Resident Permit. Especially if you're going to live in a city like Antwerp or ...
Dear Phipemar, Sorry this is no indictment against Belgium nor it is a competition between one country and another as you're taking it. May be the blunt truth makes you feel so. You've not shared anything that shows that I got it wrong ... Read More
Things to also know before coming to Belgium
Here are a number of things which we did not know before and knowing it would've been very helpful. Belgium is a very slow country when it comes to processing Resident Permit. Especially if you're going to live in a city like Antwerp or ... Read More
Getting Resident card (Posting it again in the wider Belgian forum)
Recently moved to the city of Antwerp and stuck with no idea about processes. Registration in the city appears to be online only. Filled the form and Stad Antwerpen asked us all the necessary documents. It has been more than 2 weeks and we have no ... Read More
Latest work permit processing time at Liege, Walloon region by ananth.rks
Dear Expats, Hello! My name is Anantha, I am basically from India, currently I am on a student visa in France. I am pursuing my MBA studies here in France, I have completed my first year of MBA and for the second year I am at a liberty to take up ...
I too thought of writing one. But the system is changing from January. A new single permit system is being introduced. So save time. Great intention though. Read More
Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52
Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...
Hello everyone, Regarding cover letter, should all visa applicants submit cover letter including kids? Should cover letter be written by dependants too or is it like the primary visa applicant writing a cover letter on behalf of the ... Read More
Can visa contribution be done online from HDFC?
If so how do I pay in a foreign currency? Read More
Can tourist/schengen visa be converted into a residence permit?
Wow. Almost same question. I will have work permit though. I just booked my tickets a little early. So, can I get a short stay visa and use it to travel? I don't think my WP will reach me on time. It will be risky if I wait to get my WP in hand ... Read More
Work Permit B delay
Have any applications been rejected after 8 weeks? Its been 8 weeks since my application. There is no approval yet. Most people in Flanders have got their application approved before 8 weeks. So, really worried about a rejection here. Read More
Cost of living in Antwerp with family
Ask what you will need after 4-5 months down the line because that's the time it will take for you to reach. Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
Anyone whose application was submitted in last week of August and first week of September in Flanders and got their work permit? Read More
Work Permit for Dependents in Belgium by lostinthoughts
Hi I am a dependent of an Indian Expat in Belgium (on work permit type B). I have Residence permit for a year. I too wish to work. How and what type of work permit shall I apply to be able to work in Belgium ? Kindly suggest. Thanks !
Yes it does. Thanks. In the application, one has to choose gezinshereniging in aanvraag or erkende gezinshereniging? Read More
Work Permit for Dependents in Belgium by lostinthoughts
Hi I am a dependent of an Indian Expat in Belgium (on work permit type B). I have Residence permit for a year. I too wish to work. How and what type of work permit shall I apply to be able to work in Belgium ? Kindly suggest. Thanks !
Hi LSDS, Can you elaborate a bit more? How did your partner apply? What were the conditions? Anything will be helpful for a number of people here. Thanks. Read More
Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52
Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...
Your visa is only for entry. Once you go there and get a resident card, that's all you need. That'll decide how long you will stay in Belgium. Read More
Got Work permit - D Visa application for myself and family by HSiddiqui
Hi, I received my type B work permit today and now planning to apply for long term D visa application. I would like to know : 1. Do I need to arrange accommodation to apply for my visa? is there any requirements? 2. can I apply for my spouse and ...
Congrats again. 1. Yes. All checklists I ve seen mention proof of accommodation. It can either be a hotel or Airbnb booking too. 2. Yes 3. Nope if you don't apply for family together. It is most likely going to take a lot of time and ... Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
Congrats. Which region was it applied in? Flanders? You got the hard copy mailed to you in 8 weeks or the approval itself took 8 weeks? Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
Any updates anyone? Looks like WP processing is taking a lot of time in Flanders. Read More
Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52
Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...
Hi patiltush, How long did your wp processing take? Guess it was in Flanders region. Read More
Belgium work visa with dependent spouse by jay.vaishnav52
Hello, Greetings to All!!! My name is Jay and I currently stay in India and will be travelling to Brussels by end of September on work permit B with dependent spouse. I need help for below topics. 1. In visa application form there is a section ...
Thanks for taking the time Jay. By the way, is travel insurance not needed for you? Or is it only required for the dependant? Read More
Does this news have any impact on processing work permits currently?
An addition to that news, https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/further-guidance-single-permits-issued This is indeed welcome as dependants can work without WP. Will this apply to existing work permit holders? If its for new permit holders ... Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
Can you post here once you get the WP hard copy in hand which your employer will courier to you? My WP was applied on Sep 4th and still I have not heard from my employer. Thanks. Read More
Does this news have any impact on processing work permits currently?
https://www.balglobal.com/bal-news/legislation-in-the-works-for-a-single-work-and-residence-permit/ Also what is the rate at which Belgian type B work permits are processed at the moment? Mine was submitted on Sep 4th. Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
When was you WP applied and when did you receive the same? Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
Post here when you receive the work permit. Meanwhile there are a number of formalities to be learned/completed. Read More
Family reunion - Dependent Visa for spouse by mishraar
Hi, Currently I am staying in Belgium. I need to submit some document for my wifes visa. One of the document is > proof that the alien being joined has sufficient accommodation. I am staying in a shared apartment with my name(along with my ...
Brilliant post. Seriously extremely helpful. The website mentions visa handling fee of 180 euros. Have you missed that in your blog? Can you please add a few more things? 1. Date of work permit submission by employer? 2. Date of approval of work ... Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
When was it filed? When was the permit granted? And when did you get it in hand? Read More
Anybody received work permit recently? by Blueberry2018
Highly skilled work permit B, if anyone got it recently, when did you start to apply? Mine has been more than four weeks, still no news, so I am getting worried. Just be afraid of rejection, as the job did not match my education and my major.
My work permit was submitted on September 4th. Will keep the forum posted. Read More
Is my net income estimation correct? by mamatv
Hello everyone I am an expat in Netherlands and earning around 4000 euros net per month. GIven the same gross salary amount, the website ...
The salary shown in the calculator is for 13.92 months and not 12 months. There is a 13th month and vacation in Belgium. Read More
Requirement of Birth Certificate or NABC for dependent spouse visa by allwyn
Hello to everybody. I am Allwyn from Mumbai, India. I have just received my D-type visa for long stay. My issue, nowadays, is about a Birth Certificate. How crucial is its requirement for a Family visa for Belgium ? My wife does not have a birth ...
Hi Allwyn, I am in a similar situation. It would be great to know how you solved this problem? 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 ...
Which of these documents did you apostille/legalize? Looks like this process will be highly time consuming. 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 ...
Social security benefits. I was just wondering why the social security agreement exists. I have one more question, Are there any list of hospitals from where I should get the medical certificate? Read More
Any expat dependents here who managed to find work? by Maximus24
I see standard answers here, dependent finds work and employer sponsors work permit. But how many have really landed a job? Can any Belgian employer apply for work permit? If so why hasn't the market flooded with immigrants? I am apprehensive ...
Okay that sounds encouraging. I will share my experiences once I come there. Read More
Any expat dependents here who managed to find work?
I see standard answers here, dependent finds work and employer sponsors work permit. But how many have really landed a job? Can any Belgian employer apply for work permit? If so why hasn't the market flooded with immigrants? I am apprehensive ... Read More
Expat help - Process, Childcare, Weather, Travel etc.
Hello community, My partner has been offered a job in Belgium. In case we take it up we will be moving together as a family with our one year old son. I have a few questions and doubts, The employer has left relocation expenditure to us. Visa ... 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 ...
About transfering it to home country. 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 ...
Hi Aneesh, Do have an idea about the impact of social security agreements that Belgium has with other countries for eg. India? Read More
Disadvantages of The Special Tax Status by NiiChe
Hello Everyone, Thanks to all the active members, you helped me and gave me a clean overall picture of how living in Belgium 鈥� Brussels is. I鈥檓 still stuck with one question regarding the Special Tax Status, I鈥檓 planning to move ...
Absolutely no offence intended. But I guess what you've said is not completely right. The condition for expat tax benefit is that the employment is of temporary nature. So I guess it will affect permanent residence interests. Read More