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gbsc0609

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Belgian and Indian looking for information about Belgium

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Belgian and Indian

Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi

Registration: 22 August 2019

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Creator_HT

8-day registration rule with the competitive rental market Dilemma by Creator_HT

Hi everyone,I am a non-EU expat moving to Brussels very soon with my wife. I will be coming on a Single Permit (Visa D) and will be staying in a temporary Airbnb/hotel for about a week before officially starting my new job.I am currently facing a ...

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In short try BBF apartment, you will get it very easily with min 3 month contract, second generally not possible to register within 8 days, mostly it is depends on commune. Most of the commune giving appointment to register yourself after 2 to 3 ... Read More

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gbsc0609

Renunciation and Surrender Certificate (Indian to Belgian) by gbsc0609

Hi all,I recently acquired Belgian citizenship and I鈥檓 now trying to complete the formalities related to my Indian citizenship to get OCI.I鈥檓 a bit confused about the process:Do I need to apply separately for Renunciation of Indian ...

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@SimCityATThanks for reply,But, Actualy my question wasDo I need to apply separately for Renunciation of Indian Citizenship and a Surrender Certificate, or is surrendering the passport included as part of the renunciation process?In Belgium, based ... Read More

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last month

Renunciation and Surrender Certificate (Indian to Belgian)

Hi all,I recently acquired Belgian citizenship and I鈥檓 now trying to complete the formalities related to my Indian citizenship to get OCI.I鈥檓 a bit confused about the process:Do I need to apply separately for Renunciation of Indian ... Read More

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3 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@SKRaja Congratulation,Today, I received a call from the Evere commune. After 8 months, they have requested an additional document called 鈥淥ne & Same.鈥漈hey had already emailed me 4 months ago regarding the confirmation of my ... Read More

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3 months ago
dakbak

L card or B card for Dependent by dakbak

Hello All, My spouse is living in Belgium since 2021 and will be completing 5 years coming April 7th. I have L card and she is a non-working dependent.She has A card which expires September this year. Can we apply for L card or B card as she met the ...

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@dakbak Provide your documents with ID, she can apply for LApply at least 5 month in advance before expiry of her A Card. Read More

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3 months ago
math7612

A Card Unlimited Renewal or L Card Application by math7612

Hello everyone,I have 1 question. My Unlimited A card expires on November 11, and I am eligible to apply for the L card on September 25. At this point, do I need to renew my A card, or should I apply directly for the L card without renewing the A ...

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@math7612 You were mentioned Sep 25, check again. if it will on Sep 26 then ignore text from the Edit, First apply for the Renewal Read More

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3 months ago
math7612

A Card Unlimited Renewal or L Card Application by math7612

Hello everyone,I have 1 question. My Unlimited A card expires on November 11, and I am eligible to apply for the L card on September 25. At this point, do I need to renew my A card, or should I apply directly for the L card without renewing the A ...

gbsc0609

Apply for your A card renewal at least 45 days before its expiry date. Based on your 5-year stay, you can apply for the L card. Since the L card approval process usually takes around 5 months, it is important to renew your A card in the meantime to ... Read More

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3 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@SKRaja Hello Raja, One another friend got his passport after 7 and Half month (Evere Commune), Try to go to commune directly and tell them you have been waiting for 10 month and two person got the passport withing 8 and let us know. For me, I have ... Read More

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3 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@fabowuapp Evere commune has a special offer, Wait, Wait and Wait........... Read More

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3 months ago
Stranger_F

Applying for A card extension while waiting for L card. by Stranger_F

Hello,In December 2025 I applied for L card which means that I should get decision latest May 2026. Meanwhile my A card expires in April 2025, so I applied for A card extension recently as well. My concern is that A card extension request will be ...

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@Gvad45 Sorry, I don't know about student year, I have been doing job here for 6 year Read More

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3 months ago
Stranger_F

Applying for A card extension while waiting for L card. by Stranger_F

Hello,In December 2025 I applied for L card which means that I should get decision latest May 2026. Meanwhile my A card expires in April 2025, so I applied for A card extension recently as well. My concern is that A card extension request will be ...

gbsc0609

@Stranger_F In this case you have to apply for your renewal of A card and L card same time, L card generally takes 5 month, so In between you will get B in case no reply from ministry on your A card other wise A and after 5 month LAnd if you want to ... Read More

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3 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@SKRaja Yes, my friend and his kids got their ID and passport within 8 months in Evere commune. He visited only 2 times. In my case, I have already visited 2 times, and even after 7 months I have not received any letter. Read More

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3 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@SKRaja But at least did you check with mail or with status appointment? One of my friends get withing 8 month. Read More

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3 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@SKRaja Hello, I have been waiting for 8 month since first submission date, I got confirmation mail from commune about positive review 3 month ago after completion of first 4 month, but till date I am waiting for my Nationality certificate.Evere ... Read More

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4 months ago
tazlad

Job change during L card processing period by tazlad

I applied for the Belgium Long term residence permit (L card) and received A 16bis in October 2025. My question concerns a job change during the L card processing period.My new job starts late April so it would be a few weeks after my 5 month period ...

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@Gvad45 You must apply for renewal before 45 days, you will get B card and Latter L Read More

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5 months ago
Stranger_F

L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F

Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un s茅jour l茅gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...

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@Srizzy Yes, 5 years count start from first date of the registration.(First Annex49) Read More

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5 months ago
Stranger_F

L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F

Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un s茅jour l茅gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...

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@mage26 Hello,First you must apply for renewal of your current F card before 45 days.In my wife's case, she applied for A card renewal and L card same time. She got B card in a month (because she applied for renewal) and latter she got L card (after ... Read More

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6 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

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@maharaji1984 Thanks a lot, i have checked given link, but my birth certificate is not there, I clicked on envelope icon to request it. Thanks again. Read More

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6 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

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@pol2lop No, not yet Read More

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6 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@maharaji1984 Hello, First, I submitted the documents to the commune on 23/06/2025. Later, they asked me for the latest salary slips, so I got an appointment and submitted them on 04/08/2025. On the same day, I also signed the authorization. Since I ... Read More

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7 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

In my "Mijn Dossier", there is no activities regarding nationality application for 3.5 month, is it normal? Read More

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8 months ago
nyamani77

12 months salary before applying for "sejour ilimite"? by nyamani77

Hello, I faced a bizarre situation today: I completed 5 years of legal non-interrupted residence in Belgium as per 14 August 2025. I worked for >700 days (as per ONSS) but in two jobs. between the two jobs there was a few months of interruption ...

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@nyamani77 鈥淵ou mentioned, 鈥業 was searching for a new job between February 2024 and when I started my new job on 11 November 2024.鈥 Were you in Belgium or outside Belgium during this period? I heard that if you stay outside the ... Read More

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8 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

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@maharaji1984 In my case, I did Apostille of my English birth certificate in India (State + MEA), then I translate it in French here in Belgium (Translate both Birth Certificate Front page and Apostille from Back page), after this I did not ... Read More

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8 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@Hodaya Biske Only translation needed, no more apostille if you do here in Belgium. Read More

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8 months ago
hssn601

From an A card to an F card by hssn601

Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn鈥檛 find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...

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@RKSI Yes, don't wait for F card's approval, Apply immediately for A card renewal before 45 days of expiry.For appointment, try to visit commune and explain about your situation, in this case they can offer you urgent appointment. Read More

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8 months ago
ng.an1

L card - minimum social contribution requirements by ng.an1

Hello all,I'm planning to apply for an L card next year since it will have been 5 total years that I've been in Belgium (5 years on a student visa, 1 search year, 1.5 years work permit). However, I've heard from varying sources that you need to ...

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@ng.an1 I my case Evere commune checked my all 5 year's work permit to verify local 5 year contract. Read More

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8 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@Smlg Yes, a week before or so. I saw that the prosecutor accessed the file two weeks after I applied. No relevant updates after that up until the certificate was uploaded. - @Shgshdhdh Hello, How would you know if the "prosecutor accessed" your ... Read More

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9 months ago
KTantwerp05

Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05

Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son鈥檚 birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...

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@Mia0210Thanks for your explanation.But in my commune (Evere), no one attends us without an appointment, and if we miss one, we have to wait another 2鈥3 months. That鈥檚 why we don鈥檛 want to lose time 鈥 it鈥檚 better for us ... Read More

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9 months ago
KTantwerp05

Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05

Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son鈥檚 birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...

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@SimCityAT LOL. Could you please share a link where it is written? You can't because it does not exist. There is NO validity date for ORIGINAL akten. This is just a bullshit from the commune. Please stop spreading lies on forum. - ... Read More

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9 months ago
KTantwerp05

Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05

Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son鈥檚 birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...

gbsc0609

Generally we need recent birth certificate, issue date must be less than 6 month.My be you submitted old, that's why both having a different formatAlso, less than 12 year kids doesn't need birth certificate, they will get nationality automatically ... Read More

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10 months ago
Ilya543

Card L vs Card B by Ilya543

Hello people, I am looking to understand the difference between card B and card L, which one is best suited for me and do I get to choose or not ?First, I lived in belgium for 5 years under single permit.Then I am looking to be independent and also ...

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Happy New Year! B card normally given to refugees , persons who receiving subsidiary protection or holding an A card for 5 years uninterrupted period. There are also other circumstances which you did not mentioned.From B card to L card you can not ... Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@DaryaSh From which commune?, and How could you know this?Generally commune sending PIN after apply for card, so what exactly is this? Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

@maharaji1984Hello,First, I submitted the documents to the commune on 23/06/2025. Later, they asked me for the latest salary slips, so I got an appointment and submitted them on 04/08/2025. On the same day, I also signed the authorization. Since I ... Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984

Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

gbsc0609

1-Application Region: Wervik 2-Application Date: 18.05.2025 3-Requested Documents: Integration certificate Language certificate (Netherlands A2) 5 years individual accounts Last months payslips remaining from 5 years Payment confirmation from ... Read More

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10 months ago
VVAA

B card request by VVAA

I have legally stayed in Belgium for more than 5 years now. It is due for my A card renewal. Should I submit the request for single permit extension and submit extension documents for my dependants or I will automatically get a letter to receive B ...

gbsc0609

Are your working for all 5 year on local contract? If yes, you can apply for L cardBut if you don't have enough time for expiry of your current card then apply for A card renewal, at least before 45 days and same time apply for L card or B card. Read More

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10 months ago
KTantwerp05

Traveling abroad | L card Date by KTantwerp05

Dear All,I had applied for an L card, and as per my Annex 16, I have an appointment in commune in mid of July. I have to travel abroad in July for 3 weeks and will be back in Belgium by 30th July. I called commune and got my appointment rescheduled ...

gbsc0609

Dear All, I had applied for an L card, and as per my Annex 16, I have an appointment in commune in mid of July. I have to travel abroad in July for 3 weeks and will be back in Belgium by 30th July. I called commune and got my appointment ... Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

@gbsc0609 I havent heard yet nationality got approved before 4 months. Even if this would happens surprisingly, municipality only remove certificate from your id and invite you for a Belgian ID. This doesn't makes any problem to re-enter ... Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

@Smlg Yes but withing 10 days how can i get ID, Passport and Visa for India? Also I don't want to pay extra fees for urgencies for all of these for two person, So, is it ok not to go to commune before Jan 26 even after the approval of nationality? Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

Hello,I applied for nationality today and signed the auth, and I was informed the approval may come around 5 December 2025. I have an L card currently.I have booked travel to India from 16 December 2025 for one month. Incase i got approval ... Read More

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10 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

Hello everyone, I applied for Belgian nationality one month ago (23/06/2025) and paid the fee of 鈧150, which was the amount required at that time. However, one document was missing from my file, and I plan to submit it on 04/08/2025 due to ... Read More

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11 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

Hello everyone,I applied for Belgian nationality one month ago (23/06/2025) and paid the fee of 鈧150, which was the amount required at that time. However, one document was missing from my file, and I plan to submit it on 04/08/2025 due to ... Read More

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11 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

@maharaji1984 Do you have a link? - @SimCityAT https://www.minfin.fgov.be/myminfin-web/pages/private/payments Read More

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11 months ago
maharaji1984

Nationality payment 鈧1000 is in charge by maharaji1984

Nationality application fee has change to 鈧1000 from 鈧150. Attached mijnfin screenshoot.Sorry聽 to those who haven't paid yet.

gbsc0609

Yes, it is changed to 1000, just checked on myminfin Read More

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11 months ago
DaryaSh

Timelines Card A and card L renewal by DaryaSh

Hey expats ,Wanted to share my current timelines - applied simultaneously for renewal of A card (UNlimited access to labour market ) and card L ( 5 years work) on 12th Feb. A card renewal is taking a long time - anyone experiencing something similar ...

gbsc0609

@maharaji1984 Hello thanks for the reply, Our A card will expire in 20 days and no reply from commune, there is no appointment available to visit there. Read More

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11 months ago
DaryaSh

Timelines Card A and card L renewal by DaryaSh

Hey expats ,Wanted to share my current timelines - applied simultaneously for renewal of A card (UNlimited access to labour market ) and card L ( 5 years work) on 12th Feb. A card renewal is taking a long time - anyone experiencing something similar ...

gbsc0609

Hey expats , Wanted to share my current timelines - applied simultaneously for renewal of A card (UNlimited access to labour market ) and card L ( 5 years work) on 12th Feb. A card renewal is taking a long time - anyone experiencing something ... Read More

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11 months ago
MRamkumar

Wife Surname or Name change after marriage by MRamkumar

Hello Dear Members,Ive a situation with incorrect family composition in official records.In the marriage certificate my wife鈥檚 name is mentioned as before and after marriage. I.e., before name+ (her family name) and after marriage name+ (my ...

gbsc0609

@MRamkumar By using the one and same certificate, the commune will understand that both individuals on the passport and the marriage certificate are the same. Therefore, they will accept your marriage certificate and update your wife's name on her ... Read More

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11 months ago
MRamkumar

Wife Surname or Name change after marriage by MRamkumar

Hello Dear Members,Ive a situation with incorrect family composition in official records.In the marriage certificate my wife鈥檚 name is mentioned as before and after marriage. I.e., before name+ (her family name) and after marriage name+ (my ...

gbsc0609

@MRamkumar Get One and Same Certificate from Indian Embassy, Legalize it here and Translate it, Submit this docs to commune to update name. Read More

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11 months ago
Srizzy

Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy

Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...

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@Srizzy No, Nothing changed Read More

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11 months ago
LegendaryV

L card for Dependent by LegendaryV

Hello,We completed 5 years.I have already applied for my L card.Dependent also completed 5 years and has been working for 4 years and paying social security.Can the dependent also apply for L card or is there a different card for dependent?

gbsc0609

@LegendaryV Yes, they can apply for L card, Once you get your. Read More

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last year
Mia0210

Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210

Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality 鈥 from 鈧150 to 鈧1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...

gbsc0609

Temporary postponement for increase in nationality registration feeThe draft Programme Act could not be voted on in the Chamber last week . This also means that the increase in the federal registration fee on procedures to obtain Belgian nationality ... Read More

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last year
Amicable4u

OCI Card/Evisa for india travel by Amicable4u

Hi Everyone, I recently got my nationality and i have applied for Belgian passport and I was told that it will come in 10 days. I have plans to visit India in the month of march as father is ill. so i need to apply for OCI card. is there a way we ...

gbsc0609

@AlexFromBelgium Not a correct informationOnce Belgium passport received we can not use Indian passport which is illegal Read More

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last year
oozkan

Benefits of L card by oozkan

Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...

gbsc0609

"Mijn Dossier" only shows your new card with date once received, not the application progress.鉁旓笍 Yes, this is correct. You cannot see application status; you will only see the new card information after it's issued.After application, ... Read More

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last year
Stranger_F

L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F

Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un s茅jour l茅gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...

gbsc0609

@Stranger_F Same here鈥擨 was confused about the date, so I went there to ask which one I should choose on 17/01/2025. They processed it the same day and gave me the Annex 16bis.Best to check date and apply based on "Certificat de ... Read More

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last year
Stranger_F

L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F

Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un s茅jour l茅gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...

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its date on card鈥 you can be smart and try other dates but dont be surprised to receive a rejection after 5 month of waiting on your application - @ievgenfeldmann 馃梻 Belgium (Evere - Brussels) Permanent Residency (PR) Timeline ... Read More

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L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F

Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un s茅jour l茅gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...

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@Stranger_F 馃梻 Belgium (Evere - Brussels) Permanent Residency (PR) Timeline 鈥 My Case馃搷 Arrival in Belgium: 04/12/2019馃彔 First Official Commune Registration: 30/01/2020 (used as the PR eligibility start date)馃啍 ... Read More

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ievgenfeldmann

Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann

I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?

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Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann

I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?

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@RKSI Hello, But later commune asked you about dummy id number? or just they accepted that document for your nationality, and if they asked how could you update that number with correct one? Read More

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Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann

I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?

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Hi @ChandlerBing, Thanks for your insights. My employer also mentioned same that it is temporary national register number until the original ID issued. I am planning to apply for a nationality so, in relevant to it need to submit my individual ... Read More

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Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration by ievgenfeldmann

I work in BE 6 years non stop just got L card. Which docs I need for nationality to proof financial integration, language skills etc. Or since I have L card they know I work non stop 5 years and dont need to proof it?

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@Mia0210 Hello, Same with me First year i did not get my national number immediately due to COVID situation but my employer paid my salary and tax using dummy number, but it is corrected next year onward, how to solve this? Thanks in advance Read More

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Belgian nationality - Spelling difference in Birth Place by gbsc0609

Hi everyone, I have a small doubt.On my passport and Belgian national ID my birthplace is written as "TIWASA", but on my birth certificate, it's "TIWSA". Both refer to the same place, but the spelling is different.it's miner spelling variation ...

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@Mia0210 Hello, Thanks, it could be a good idea to update my national id, thanks again Read More

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Belgian nationality - Spelling difference in Birth Place

Hi everyone, I have a small doubt.On my passport and Belgian national ID my birthplace is written as "TIWASA", but on my birth certificate, it's "TIWSA". Both refer to the same place, but the spelling is different.it's miner spelling variation ... Read More

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nyamani77

Happy 2025. starting with question for Belgian citizenship by nyamani77

Hello,I wish you all a fantastic 2025 where all your dreams will come true. 2025 will be a special year for me as I will complete 5 years of my stay in Belgium (specifically 21 July 2025), I have many inquiries here and there where you can help me ...

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@harshtayal13 The date which was you register your self in the commune, try to find in history (in my case - Certificat_de_r茅sidence_principale_avec_historique) Read More

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Documents required to apply for L card in Brussels region? by Jeetu4u

Hello,What are the documents required to apply for L card in Brussels region?Thank you!

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In my case in Evere communeThey checked all work permits for 5 yearResent 3 salary slips (I have summited 6)Health InsuranceCriminal record extractsPassport and IDThey said to wait for a 5 month and said to come next day (5 month + 1 day) to get the ... Read More

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Peterjohn123

Nationality Application Status by Peterjohn123

Hi All,I think it is probably not bad to have a topic where we could share any timeline of citizenship approval.Please share your timeline if it is possible :)

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Hello,My L card is currently in process, and I will most likely receive it before June 17. I have been working in Belgium on a work permit since December 2019. I wanted to check if there have been any rule changes regarding nationality鈥攄o I ... Read More

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Dependent visa : Wife coming from France to Belgium by Soumyadeep39

Hello everyone, I am a young professional coming from India. Having stayed in France for a year, I recently moved to Brussels for Job a month back. I have finished the application to Schaerbeek commune for my residence permit, but still waiting for ...

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Sir, I have received my Belgium single permit for Visa D - Unique Permit https://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/sites/default/files/content/visa_d-work_more_than_90_days_unique_permit.pdf Above links is the document list, there is no mention PCC ... Read More

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