
karthick_
Indian expat in Belgium
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Indian
Speaks English, Tamil
Registration: 19 March 2019
Professional card application - flanders region
Hello,Has anyone recently applied for professional card and deemed admissible ?I have a question regarding one of the documents below : Development of new products/services/processes with added valueApplication of new or improved technologies that ... Read More
Unlimited Single permit in Flanders Region Belgium for Non EU by Sherin2024
How long do we need to work in the Flanders region to apply unlimited single permit? The Flanders region website does not clearly say anything like other regions like if our family resides in Belgium. If our family resides in Belgium, Can we apply ...
@Sherin2024If your place of residense is brussels i suppose it's possible in 3 years.If place of residence is Flanders it's necessary to have 4 years before your application. Read More
Unlimited Single permit in Flanders Region Belgium for Non EU by Sherin2024
How long do we need to work in the Flanders region to apply unlimited single permit? The Flanders region website does not clearly say anything like other regions like if our family resides in Belgium. If our family resides in Belgium, Can we apply ...
@Sherin2024Hello,One need to have completed 4 years before applying for unlimited single permit. Read More
Unlimited work permit renewal without work contract by rhiarhi
Hello all, I have a strange situation here: in two months I will need to renew my unlimited work permit but the problem is I was not working due to a long-term illness so I do not have a contract that I can provide nor the payslips of the last 3 ...
@rhiarhiwhen you have an unlimited work permit (approved by your region of residence) why do you have to renew the work permit?because you worked for 4 years continuously in the last 5 five years by the time you first applied for your unlimited work ... Read More
Unlimited work pemit after 4 years of employment in Belgium by karthick_
Hello ,I am looking for someone who recently got their unlimited work permit approved to help me with the below questions:1) the employment contract we submit can have limited time duration ? for example 1 year or 3 years ?2) when we have the ...
@bbb910I applied 2 months before the end of my 4 years completion, considering the fact that the ongoing work permit was valid enough to complete 4 years.but the decision was negative , as we can only submit the request only after completing the 4 ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@mjzk before 2020, the procedure was slightly different, the employer asks for approval from region for employing a foreign worker and in return you will receive a blue card called 'Work Permit', you go to the commune with the work permit (Blue ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Anyone who renewed single permit recently ? Please share timeline! Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@wejwess You may send an email to check the status of your wp to your regional employment office (Economic migration office) , give possible information so that they can find your file.Hope you will get to know more! Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Nizar Turki Hello ,I am not sure , if this is a new rule, but once you arrive in Belgium , you go to the commune for registration. and meanwhile you have the right to work as you have a valid work and stay authorization. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@maharaji1984 cool, keep us posted!! Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@maharaji1984 sorry to hear but its a tricky situation,but just to know if you have started working as a expat you should be already a highly skilled employee (with minimum salary standards) , not sure how its impacting during your renewal!however ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@maharaji1984 By region I meant the employment office for your region.You send them an email with your situation. they should be able to help you!By the way did you check with your employer if the work permit was approved meanwhile ?It is possible ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@maharaji1984 Hello,I assume that your employer asked for your extension,Send an email to your region about your expiry of WP to see if they can make an exception and once if they give approval , i suppose (from what i heard) you can get annex 49 ... Read More
Unlimited work pemit after 4 years of employment in Belgium by karthick_
Hello ,I am looking for someone who recently got their unlimited work permit approved to help me with the below questions:1) the employment contract we submit can have limited time duration ? for example 1 year or 3 years ?2) when we have the ...
@hssn601 Can you clarify this point please ?I am completing my 4 years with local work contract by Feb 14 2023, Can I ask for renewal under the indefinite work contract aplication ?Should we complete 4 before submitting the application or the fact ... Read More
Unlimited work pemit after 4 years of employment in Belgium by karthick_
Hello ,I am looking for someone who recently got their unlimited work permit approved to help me with the below questions:1) the employment contract we submit can have limited time duration ? for example 1 year or 3 years ?2) when we have the ...
@hssn601 sorry I hope one last question :"Compile request :Bring the required documents together into one application in the fixed order below . Use the interleaves at the back of the application form to separate the different categories of ... Read More
Unlimited work pemit after 4 years of employment in Belgium by karthick_
Hello ,I am looking for someone who recently got their unlimited work permit approved to help me with the below questions:1) the employment contract we submit can have limited time duration ? for example 1 year or 3 years ?2) when we have the ...
@hssn601 Hello thanks, 2 question ,Can you start working before you have decision from immigration?For this process the employment contract you submitted has any validity ? Read More
Unlimited work pemit after 4 years of employment in Belgium
Hello ,I am looking for someone who recently got their unlimited work permit approved to help me with the below questions:1) the employment contract we submit can have limited time duration ? for example 1 year or 3 years ?2) when we have the ... Read More
Work permit with Indefinite term by Michael Falcon
Hi folks. Question about Work permit with Indefinite term https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/work-permits-indefinite-term I never heard about this program. Is it something new? What residency card can I receive if I ...
@AlexFromBelgium hello Alex,.I have some questions for the indefinite work authorization, can you help if you have an idea?I have been working in belgium since 2018 , and with a Belgian employer since march 2019.I reside in Flanders and my employer ... Read More
Travel outside EU before ID card by GuestPoster124699
Hello all,i am writing here as although I checked with commune and passport control I am facing some anxiety that I will have issue entering back.I moved to Belgium with single permit and entered with visa D. Once I arrived, i tried to register at ...
@ChandlerBing as long as you have valid visa you can enter the country without any problem! Read More
Residence permit Renewal for dependents by karthick_
Hello,I would like to understand from the expats who did their single permit renewal recently , when shall we launch the renewal application for dependents ? After the annex 46 of main applicant or the moment when the single permit application is in ...
@arjunprasad2143 Thank you ! Read More
Residence permit Renewal for dependents by karthick_
Hello,I would like to understand from the expats who did their single permit renewal recently , when shall we launch the renewal application for dependents ? After the annex 46 of main applicant or the moment when the single permit application is in ...
@nishharora Thanks good to know! Read More
Residence permit Renewal for dependents by karthick_
Hello,I would like to understand from the expats who did their single permit renewal recently , when shall we launch the renewal application for dependents ? After the annex 46 of main applicant or the moment when the single permit application is in ...
@nishharora Thanks for the response,As you said you are awaiting annex 46, and your RP expired , are you able to continue working ?How many months or weeks before did your employer applied for the extension of single permit ? Read More
Residence permit Renewal for dependents by karthick_
Hello,I would like to understand from the expats who did their single permit renewal recently , when shall we launch the renewal application for dependents ? After the annex 46 of main applicant or the moment when the single permit application is in ...
@arjunprasad2143 Yes indeed , but the annex 46 comes to our hand approximately the last week before the expire of current single permit , and then when we apply for dependents it will be another 4 weeks I suppose to get their resident permits , are ... Read More
Residence permit Renewal for dependents
Hello,I would like to understand from the expats who did their single permit renewal recently , when shall we launch the renewal application for dependents ? After the annex 46 of main applicant or the moment when the single permit application is in ... Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
Hello praveen, I have tried contacting them and the reply was it takes a maximum of 6 months for the family reunification visa to take a decision by home affairs. So, I am not sure if they are looking for a document from me or other ... Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
Hello Praveen, From my experience it takes atleast a month for the application to be visible in dofi site. For my son, I lodged application on 15 Jan 2021, Visible in dofi site since 15th Feb 2021 No updates afterwards stil. Thanks, Karthick. Read More
D type visa and processing time for 2021 by nmshkh8
Hi everyone! I have applied for dependent visa for myself and my daughter in start of Feb 2021. I want to know if anyone have applied in Jan or Feb 2021 what was the processing time if you have received the visa. Since mine is showing on ...
Hello, Yes , you will be asked to send the missing documents. Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
Hello praveen, I am waiting as like you, when did you apply for the visa and where? Regards. Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
Bonjour, oui, c'est fonctionne! merci. Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
hello, thanks for the response and details, Just wondering the dofi website is inaccessible since almost a week, how did you get to know the visa status ? are there a different source for that purpose? regards. Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
Hello nmshkh8, May I check , when was the application first launched and when did you get approval (status - accord ) in Dofi website? I am waiting for my son's (new born) visa , your time line could help understanding how things are moving ... 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 ...
@Balachandar, Check with your HR if there are any document missing for your residence; Else ask them to check with foreign office, SP means a family file number - where the immigration office puts in all the details (your personal and VISA/SP ... 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 ...
@bahirrao, I spoke with one of the infodesk people last week for my sp, and they said they recently took this decision - not to send decision by email to employees. they asked me to go to the city hall directly (where we register ourself once ... 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 ...
@Bahirrao, yes its a recent decision by the office des 茅trangers that they no more send copies of decision to employees directly. go to your vfs with all necessary documents for visa from your side, they normally knows what needs to be done ... 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 ...
@shubendra, Check with your employer if they have received the documents. Normally, you should have received it by email. Also write to info desk and ask to send the document again. 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 ...
Hello Balachadar, which means, Either, your file must be under treatment / The region have not yet forwarded the decision to immigration. probably in treatment. the info desk people are like call centers and are not people from direct foreign ... 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 ...
@srikzreddy, hope you guys did not bribe the officers at foreign office ;-) LOL! still good to know that approvals can happen this fast also ! 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 ...
@srikzreddy, good to hear. fresh application or renewal? 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 ...
@srikzreddy, is your time line correct ? its just 3 days after the work permit approval for SP ? wp approved : 01 Feb 2020 sp approved : 04 feb 2020 ??? 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 ...
Hello Hypophrenia, from my experiance, 1) There are no difference between fresh / Renewal application except the fact that you are already in belgium ;-) and (not very sure) the documents needed are bit different that first time application. 2) ... 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 ...
Hello Bahirrao, It's definitely differing applicants to applicants. Four months it generally takes as far I heard and read over the threads. It's anyways a black box for most of the cases. 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 ...
Hello Anish, My employer asked for my renewal. My employer provided me with the application completeness certificate(this one normally was sent to your employer by the regional office) I used the reference dossier number to check with them. May ... 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 ...
Hello Bahirrao: I myself also waiting for the renewed SP , the timeline posted are only for WP, walloonia region is taking quite a time for wp approval comparing brussels or flanders. 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 ...
@anish, one additional point, normally , during evolution of your single permit application , the employer is notified (completeness , admissible, approved..) you could also write to regional department to check your latest status. (i am ... 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 anish, My employer submitted the application for renewal (walloonia) region, the wp permit was approved after 2 months from the date of application. timeline : (if it could help you) submission : 20 Nov 2019 Completeness : 25 Nov ... 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 ...
Hello Alex, Thank you, I do have the work permit approved by the regional government. Although, the final approval (Annex 46) has to be given by Immigration to resume the work. This is not very clear. 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 ...
Hello, I have a question to understand something, Please return if you have experienced similar situation recently, if the Single permit is under processing, type : Renewal (WP approved, Immigration on going) and the current SP is expiring very ... Read More