fernandoks
Brazilian looking for information about Belgium
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Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Here you have 12 + Holliday allowances (8% per month, so 12,96%). Meal voucher are not common in NL. Car also not usual, only in jobs you need the car (like sales). You usually get Travel Allowances per km (usually 0,14-0,19cents per km). Some ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Hi, sorry for not doing that before, but after 8 months living in Netherland, I can say I made a great decision. Here some points: 1) Money - Taxes have higher number, but the taxable income are higher in NL, I posted the 2020 numbers below. If you ... Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
Guys, you are moving another country, another language, don't count this possibilities. Keep straight on the law! And the law is less than 6 months, Translated with apostile. ... Read More
Salary structure differences in Belgium and NL by Rohit45
Hello, I am an indian national based in Belgium since 4 years now. I work in a Belgian company and receive me remuneration as per the Belgian Law (13.92 months payout). My job profile is of an Infrastructure lead in Information technology. I ...
Hi Rohit45, use Glassdoor website, it a relatively good approach. Search for you job in some known companies, and use an average. But don't forget if you are intending to come with a High Skilled Visa, the mininum salary is 鈧� 4,612 ... Read More
Housing: Is it feasible? by FudgedChang
I am moving to Eindhoven starting October. My employer is giving me housing for first three months. During this period, ideally, I would like to buy a house and move into the house by January 1st. I have heard that if you have a permanent job, ...
Hi, just adding. Yeah, buy in the first three months I think is a little crazy. As my experience this month, Nederlandse housing market is a little complicate. And don't forget you need a valid address to be register, and get your BSN. ... 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 ...
Just a point, the Sworn Translation + Apostille is a government requirement, so you will need it to get the F Card. In your case you will also need you Birth Certificate Sworn Translated + Apostille. 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 ...
fmmaciel, "Uni茫o Est谩vel", is what they call here legal cohabitation. This is a valid document, but not easy going as Marriage Certificate. Make sure you have this sworn translated to French or Dutch + apostile (in the doc and ... Read More
Fresh long stay visa by k90unal
Hi, I am waiting to apply for fresh long stay visa, However as of now VFS is only accpeting application of people having code B29 in annex 46. Due to this delay, After 10th august validity of my passport will be less than 1 year. As per documents ...
Do you already live in Belgium? Anyway you will need a new passport, I really should renew it ASAP Read More
Belgium Visa Processing Timeline and Documentation by shivamgrover21
Hi All, I would like to share my experience in getting the long term D visa for Belgium. I had tons of questions for the visa application, but this forum and the responses from people have been of great help. Mostly though AneeshKs's responses ...
This week news are little depressing, things were going to "normal", but this week Belgium went back again and applied more restrict measures. Antwerp is in a "almost-lockdown" state, with a Curfew from 11.30 pm to 6 am. I ... Read More
Setting salary expectations IT by lukaszsmykowski
Hi everyone I am aware there could be already many similar-looking topics but as everyone has different backgrounds and personal situation, I decided to create a separate one. I am a 25 years old and considering moving to Brussels for doing a ...
lukaszsmykowskim, you can research your exact profession o Glassdoor, there you can find the average salary in Belgium. But as I understand, you don't have a graduation or master correct? So 2k net, I think in Belgium is a little high. Have a ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Yeah, here in Belgium I live 60km from work, but I can make in a OK time, 30-40 min. In Nederlands will be a little bit harder, as I won't a have a car soon (I don't believe they will make a leasing for me). So need to be Bike + Public ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Oh! This in very nice info! But now is clear why the company is pressing so much to get all documents this week. Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
The new employee isn't a direct competitor, but I agree with you! Thank you! Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Thank you for the great answer Cynic! But what I'm worried about is if my Visa here in Belgium is automatically cancelled, then I may not be able to finish my actual company notice period (I have a contract established notice period). And I ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Hi gentlemen, thank you very much for the last answers! I know that not much the place to ask, but anyone have any experience with the Visa exchange as Expat? I mean, I have a Belgium Single Permit (still valid for more two years), and I already ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Thank you Cynic! Yeah, I was using the Net value of this website to compare with my actual salary. How much should I consider for Health insurance (two people no child)? Also, this site gives me the tax for a combustion vehicle. What is the tax ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth?
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ... Read More
Enter in Belgium by patbozola
Please, I have dual citizenship(brazil/italy) and I am living in Belgium( I have ID), but my husband still in Brazil because the border told us that because corona he can not enter here. My question is: exist some law that we can use to force and ...
Does he have a Visa D? Or you intend to get an family reunification here? If so no chance now, 1 July external borders will open, but no from Brazil (even because Brazilian border still closed until 4 July min). BELGIUM Passengers are not ... Read More
WP or commune card extention. by sagar_nv
Dear all. My WP or commune card will expire in Dec 2020 and my employer is thinking to extend. I'm already in Belgium. Can someone help me o answer below questions? 1) What is the process? 2) When do I need to kick process, in my case? 3) How ...
Let`s be clear to help everyone, there is no Pre-Process, Pre-permit, semi-permit, half or anything else. New Single Permit = Renew permit = permit started here = permit started in your country (which is usually the legal way, because is a little ... Read More
WP or commune card extention. by sagar_nv
Dear all. My WP or commune card will expire in Dec 2020 and my employer is thinking to extend. I'm already in Belgium. Can someone help me o answer below questions? 1) What is the process? 2) When do I need to kick process, in my case? 3) How ...
As said this is quite explained here, but here some help: The process is the same, you should start 6 months before, at least! Quite long (can take the 6 months) as any Single Permit, specially if your first permit wasn't a Single Permit. Read More
54% tax rate on a gift??? is this normal? by Morninglory
I had my birthday recently, and my son tried to send me a tiny gift from the USA. The total value of the gift was under one hundred USD. I had been looking forward to it greatly, as it contained a birthday card from him and some pictures. They ...
Yeah, it`s like you said, pay or pay. The main problem there, is that wasn't a formal import, so they will consider maximum taxes. Read More
Long stay visa by k90unal
Hello, I am currently in India. I got job in Belgium so my employer applied for single permit. I recieved annex 46 on 6th April, However Visa offices are shut in India so not yet able to get the Visa and travel to Belgium and start working. My ...
Your case is completely different, you must try to contact your Consulate to get the VISA. This won`t be easy, but the Borders opened today in EU only for internal travel, and still limited. And there will be a list of "blocked" countries ... Read More
2.5k + 1.7k NETTO enough to live in Antwerp? (couple) by corelhas
Hey there, it's my first day here! :D We are a couple trying to move to Antwerp. We have some job positions and we need to know if it is enough and what we can expect every month. My Job: 2.5k鈧� per month (after tax) + car + fuel card ...
By my experience with a similar budget, yes you can easily, but be in mind dinning in Belgium is more expensive than Lisbon. Of course this depends on you life way. But I notice that you have a full package, car+fuel, so why not use it? You can ... 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 ...
Yeah, the 21 days is correct, by my experience is a little longer, not much. I my case was like 4 weeks for the visit + 2 week till I get the letter from the Gemeentehuis, so was ok. But my neighbor moved a little before Lockdown, took like 6 ... 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 ...
Lucky, all your files are registered, and it is clear that you made some mess with insurance stuff. And if you really is able to speak/read/write in French, I don't get why you needed a translator. But you wasting time explain things here, you ... 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 ...
In my case, when I applied birth and marriage certificates was valid just 1 week after (considering the 6 months, but still valid). They complain a little but it passed (again, they were still valid). You can verify if your consulate, but they ... 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 ...
Great! Boa Sorte! If you need any help don't hesitate to contact me. 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 ...
No, you need a formal and official Belgian rent contract, and in your name. Why would you delay? You just need to go to the City hall present yourself, with the Passaport and Annex 46/47. Then you can have your time and look for a permanent ... 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 ...
Usually is the same, to be fair Zaventem is a HUB for only few companies, the biggest international companies will fly to Schiphol, Paris, London. You can have a Flying here, but with a stop. Brussel Airlines will only restart flying after 1 June. ... 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 ...
End of June seems safe, our schedule here is 4 Mai - Stores that can keep the social distance, 11 Mai - All remaining stores, 18 Mai - Some restaurants (No buffets) and Schools, 8 June - Everything else and Travels (but again this is Belgium, ... 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 ...
@Sofien tunis, this is the DOFI website, they are responsible for the Single Permit. The information is about the Single Permit, You can also access the Work secretary of the region (this is from Brussels) http://werk-economie-emploi.brussels/ ... 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 ...
Everything thing here is working on the minimum, at least until 3th april. And yestarday there is a 30 days lockdown to any external UE, so there is no VISA being issued now. This information is clear on DOFI dofi.ibz.be /sites/dvzoe /EN/Pages/ ... Read More
Problem Landlord Advice by Rameko
So since we moved in in January we have had serious issues with out landlord making trouble for us. When we arrived she would not come to meet us and we had to get an Air BNB and wait two days til she came with the keys to let us in. We did manage ...
Do already have the deposit in the Block account? Does your contract have any type of fine? If not, I would recommend find another place, and probably with a real estate between you and the Land Lord. Probably you got some crazy one, I have a ... Read More
Bank account and accommodation by Guest123089
Hi all, I have recently got my Visa D to work in Belgium and I am willing to move in 2 weeks to Antwerp. I asked some friends actually living in Belgium and they told me that in order to get a bank account, I need an address and in order to rent ...
Your information was wrong, and no, each case isn't different. There is no partialy open account, and yes he can have the account with his own country address, and for sure his live will be easier. The only possible way in Belgium before the ... Read More
Bank account and accommodation by Guest123089
Hi all, I have recently got my Visa D to work in Belgium and I am willing to move in 2 weeks to Antwerp. I asked some friends actually living in Belgium and they told me that in order to get a bank account, I need an address and in order to rent ...
Sorry but almost most information here is wrong. And my experience is quite recent. Hotel/AIrBNB/anything similar isn't a valid address, notice even sub-renting (like bedrooms in someone house), if the owner isn't Belgian isn't ... Read More
Cost of Living in Belgium in 2020 by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Belgium to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Bonjour, It been 3 months i moved to Belgium, living in Brabant Flamand. Regarding accommodation, how much does it cost to rent or buy an apartment or a house in Belgium? In Bruxelles you small aparments (one bedroom) can easily go up 1000EUR, in ... 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 ...
Admissible only means they got your papper, and will evaluate. Your company can make an appeal, but you'll need to meet the below: Highly qualified worker, paid more than 41,739 euro (minimal remuneration for an application in 2019) or 42,869 ... 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 everyone, finaly got my SP, received the e-mail today. My Timeline: Application filed: 23/08/2019 Admissibility: 26/09/2019 WP Approval : 27/09/2019 SP Approval: 29/11/2019 SP E-mail: 04/12/2019 Region: Brussels - duration 3 years Thank you ... 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 ...
They informed you which documents? 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 ...
I don't know if these are working days or not. Yes, I would also expect that it is already considered admissible. But you can only be sure if they informed you or your employer about it. Hope you get news soon.So most likely I can assume that ... 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 ...
Marcel, about the Letter, @aneesh once wrote me this. - Housing: Initial hotel booking or apartment contract for initial period (1 month or so), and a letter from your employer stating that you will be finding a long-term accommodation using this ... 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 ...
Pilar, average is 6 weeks, but as you may read the old post this time you notice lots of variation. About your Husband, i quite not sure how they are processing now. Because technically they are separated applications, but with the SP there is ... 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 Pilar, About you Husband visa, is Higly recommended to apply together in the Consulate. You need to present this documments. ... 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 ...
The medical certificate need to be the original, but I already read a case where it was shown later in the consulate. The BEST point the get updated information is the DOFI (in ... Read More
Family Reunification in the same time as work permit by kenyasa20007
Hello Everyone, i tried to look for a similar topic to mine, but i couldn't find, in case it's already posted, please send me the link. i'm from Morocco and i've moved to France a year and half ago, i have a french work permit of 4 ...
This is great information Aneesh. Read More
Family Reunification in the same time as work permit by kenyasa20007
Hello Everyone, i tried to look for a similar topic to mine, but i couldn't find, in case it's already posted, please send me the link. i'm from Morocco and i've moved to France a year and half ago, i have a french work permit of 4 ...
Aneesh, you're correct, but It seems quite hard to require the Visa D in the same time. Because of these are two documents: -Sufficient ... 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 Marques, This is the information from DOFI. You aren't obligated but this is the only way to guarantee you entrance. But as you're already inside EU, the risk is smaller. ... 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 ...
One of my friend applied by first week of July. Got Admissibility by first week of September. For me, my employer has applied by first week of August , no updates yet. I believe there are no updates for the applications since late July. Region: ... 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, Today I noticed the ​Office des 茅trangers for consulting the Application is offline https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/Pages/Ouenestmademandedevisa.aspx Also the website is completely reformulated, but most of the link are ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Everyone, My name is Fernando, i'm from Brazil, and currently waiting my Single Permit approval. Hoping that I can move with my Wife before November. Read More