Jalaniz
Costa Rican expat in Belgium
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Costa Rican
Lives in Bruselas, Brussels Capital
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Registration: 09 November 2019
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Naouel cherif Yes. I got asked to provide the certificate. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
Hello all,1. Application RegionFlanders. Leuven.2. Application DateDocuments submitted to the commune in advance via online form, after confirmation from the commune, I scheduled the appointment. This was around 15 days prior to the submission ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Naouel cherif I cannot speak about the internal process at the government. In my case, it seems that when those two requests were submitted. They decided to issue the L card, and the other request, indeed, was just not processed. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@pranav2424 My recommendation is that you submit both. Your current A card renewal process as before. Cause you do not know if the L/B card will take longer, and you must have a valid permit beyond the current expiration date of your card.I was in a ... Read More
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 ...
@@TomkarThe commune notified me via email that my application was approved. And, provided me with guidance to book my appointment to request the physical card.The past months mainly seems was reviews from the Home Affairs department.No. I did not ... Read More
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 ...
Copying this nice format I saw here, sharing my timeliens.馃摑 PR Application Details馃摛 Application Date: 24/10/2025馃搷 Region: Leuven.鉁� PR Approval Date: 16/01/2026馃挸 PR Card Received: 26/01/2026鈴� Total ... Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
@LegendaryV Did you receive any updates for your permit? I think the holidays' season affected processing times for sure. I live and Flanders and submitted my files in late November and the application has not changed status since then. Good Luck. Read More
Unlimited work permit (after 4 years) by Nov Rain87
Hello,To apply for unlimited work permit in Flanders after 4 years residing in Belgium, is it necessary to have worked continuously (uninterrupted) during this period?Thank you for your time,
@maharaji1984 Thank you for your answer to my comment. Question, when you refer to Payslips per quarter. Do you mean to present all the payslips that cover the 4 full years in Belgium? Read More
Card A- temp residence permit and unlimited work permit by raulrathod
Hi all, I have a single permit Card A - temporary stay for foreigners. on the backside of the card, I have the information Marche du travail(work permit)- illimite. This is my 5th year in Belgium and I received a single permit Card A in 2019 valid ...
Hello everyone,I am a non-EU citizen from a country with a labor agreement with Belgium who has worked in Belgium for the past 4.2 years under a Single permit type A card. In Flanders.Came to my attention recently that once having 4 years of ... Read More
Unlimited work permit (after 4 years) by Nov Rain87
Hello,To apply for unlimited work permit in Flanders after 4 years residing in Belgium, is it necessary to have worked continuously (uninterrupted) during this period?Thank you for your time,
Hello everyone,I am a non-EU citizen from a country with a labor agreement with Belgium who has worked in Belgium for the past 4.2 years under a Single permit type A card. In Flanders.Came to my attention recently that once having 4 years of ... Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
Hello everyone,I am a non-EU citizen from a country with a labor agreement with Belgium who has worked in Belgium for the past 4.2 years under a Single permit type A card.Came to my attention recently that once having 4 years of continuous work 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 ...
Hello everyone, So far, some news for me. Despite the long waiting time (This was a change of employer, I am already working in Belgium): Region: Flanders Submission Date: 20 Aug 21 Work Permit Approval: 03 Nov 21 Single Permit Approval: ... 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 everyone, So far, some news for me. Despite the long waiting time (This was a change of employer, I am already working in Belgium): Region: Flanders Submission Date: 20 Aug 21 Work Permit Approval: 03 Nov 21 Single Permit Approval: ... 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, If someone in Belgium after approval work permit,he can start the work or wait for annex 46?Hi - According to the information I received for my personal case. If you are already residing in Belgium and were previously employed (Meaning 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 ...
Hello everyone, So far, some news for me. Despite the long waiting time (This was a change of employer, I am already working in Belgium): Region: Flanders Submission Date: 20 Aug 21 Work Permit Approval: 03 Nov 21 Single Permit Approval: ... 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 ...
Heya folks. Another update. My work permit was granted yesterday and now the home office has to grant the next step. Does anyone have any idea what鈥檚 the time frame for the second step in these days? For reference I submitted my single permit ... 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 ...
So a quick update to some other folks. I had applied for single permit on 30th July and I still have not received any updates. The agency handling my application told me that i should hear something in the next week. Flanders region: If anyone 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 ...
So a quick update to some other folks. I had applied for single permit on 30th July and I still have not received any updates. The agency handling my application told me that i should hear something in the next week. Flanders region: If anyone 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 ...
Mine was submitted for 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 ...
Hi all - I am in the same position as you. The company managing my permit told me that currently there is understaffing at the agencies and in my personal case will take up to 4 weeks for the authority to provide the approval for the work part. And ... 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 - You should be allowed to work once the approval is obtained for the work part of your single permit. This means that you can start working for the new company, while the residence part of your single permit is still in process. At least, ... 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 - In my case no. The company provided the contract and all the documents as mentioned in the regulation and that was it. 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. I don't know if you already checked United Airlines. There are plenty of flight offered there directly to Belgium from JFK airport. Prices around $1.5K Good luck with your move to 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 ...
Hello everyone. Joining the club of SP recently approved: My Timeline for first time application Region: Flanders Application Filed: January 22nd, 2020 Application Admissibility: Unknown WP Approval: February 06th, 2020 Single Permit Approval: ... 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 ...
AlexfromBelgium commented a few post before about visas according to dofi website: "The new on dofi is pretty clear: the examination of visa applications already submitted still continues. But the visa will not be issued immediately, unless ... 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 ...
Congratulations! To which region was your file submitted? 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 ...
Which region did you applied? 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, In my case this is my timeline so far: Application Filed: 22 January 20 Admissibility: Unknown Work Permit Approval: 06 February 20 Single Permit: Waiting Region: Flanders New application 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 ...
Do they gave you any specific reason for rejection? That might help experienced people in the forum to help you better. Hope you can obtain your 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 ...
Hi everyone! I need some help and advice regarding my situation. My SP is in process since early November and as today no confirmation of admissibility or approval of WP were received. Of course, I know this will take some time to be completed. My ... 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 everyone. I've been following the forum for a while and you all share great information here. I'm from Costa Rica and recently started my process to get my work permit in Belgium. After seeing all the different processes I'm a bit ... Read More