alphalimapapa
Filipino looking for information about Belgium
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Buying a house in Belgium (Brussels area) by angelathegreat
Hi! We are looking at buying. We are currently in the US. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. We are hoping to do most of the work from overseas. Would a real estate work just with their company (Century 21 agent only would show us Century 21 ...
thank you @phiphimar. Do the relevant govt authorities perform inspection of the property after the sale is concluded? Like, does the buyer have to regularized any non conformity within a certain period. I understand for electricity, any non ... Read More
Buying a house in Belgium (Brussels area) by angelathegreat
Hi! We are looking at buying. We are currently in the US. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. We are hoping to do most of the work from overseas. Would a real estate work just with their company (Century 21 agent only would show us Century 21 ...
Thank you for the feedback. Would you know how do non-conformities are normally resolved? Should the seller tear down any structures not in the urban plan or such structures can be "legalized" either by seller or buyer by updating the ... Read More
Buying a house in Belgium (Brussels area) by angelathegreat
Hi! We are looking at buying. We are currently in the US. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. We are hoping to do most of the work from overseas. Would a real estate work just with their company (Century 21 agent only would show us Century 21 ...
Hallo... revisiting this forum as my family & I are looking to buy a house soon here. 1 of the properties we viewed that we like, which we signed agreement to purchase (not the purchase contract) have some violations against the urban devt plan ... Read More
Buying a house in Belgium (Brussels area) by angelathegreat
Hi! We are looking at buying. We are currently in the US. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. We are hoping to do most of the work from overseas. Would a real estate work just with their company (Century 21 agent only would show us Century 21 ...
Thanks Aneesh. So it would be better if I provide to the bank my full-time unlimited employment contract then. Read More
Buying a house in Belgium (Brussels area) by angelathegreat
Hi! We are looking at buying. We are currently in the US. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. We are hoping to do most of the work from overseas. Would a real estate work just with their company (Century 21 agent only would show us Century 21 ...
Hi Alex, thanks for your inputs. Would you know of any banks that accepts & grants home loan even for type A card holders? I approached mortgage brokers just to have a feel how the procedure is, but I was told that it is impossible to get home ... 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 ...
When we collected back our passports with Visa D, we were advised to report to the local municipality in Belgium within 8 days upon arrival for the residence card. As my family & I will be staying in a temporary accomodation (airbnb) in the ... 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 ...
Yes, that was exactly what we did. Actually a little complicated for our case as our eldest son was born in the Philippines while our youngest son was born here in Singapore. So we requested separately true copy of birth cert, had it authenticated ... 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 ...
it has to be the apostille'd true copy AND not older than 6 months by the time of Visa application. For medical certificate, it should not be older than 3 months by the time of visa 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 ...
By the way, for what its worth, I did inquire status of my SP with infodesk [at] ibz.fgov.be: 1st inquiry on 20November2019 - received response 02December2019 stating that my file is being processed & that the treatment period is between 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 ...
Apology for not updating sooner. Here is my updated timeline... Submission: 16 October 2019 Declared Admissible: 31 October 2019 Work Permit Approved: 05 November 2019 * Single Permit: 29 January 2020 Visa D (together with my family) applied 04 ... 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, For VisaD application, will there be any issue if we present a 2-week hotel booking? As I will be finalizing the tenancy contract for the long-term apartment only upon arriving in Belgium. Is a short-term hotel booking acceptable for VisaD ... 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 ...
Visa D application form for spouse & children (applying together with main applicant / Single Permit holder): What is the correct "Main purpose of the journey" for immediate family members? 1. family reunion art.10 2. family reunion ... 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, are you moving to Belgium with your family? I wonder if that is 1 of the factors for Single Permit? I'm not sure if that is even indicated in the SP application. My WP was approved early Nov2019 & also waiting for SP.No in SP its not ... 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 ...
For mine its almost 107 days passed and stil waiting. File date 2nd oct. BrusselsHi, are you moving to Belgium with your family? I wonder if that is 1 of the factors for Single Permit? I'm not sure if that is even indicated in the 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 ...
Congratulations!... All the best in your remaining steps to move to Belgium. By the way, did you directly receive the e-mail from IBZ or your employer forwarded to 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 ...
I guess it depends on the location of the consular office. Here in Singapore, VisaD, together with immediate family, only takes 5days, 2weeks max. 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 ...
All the best on your remaining steps to get your visa/residence & 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 ...
I've seen in some recent posts/updates from other forum members that they received the e-mail with annex attachment a week after SP had been approved. Also check your spam folder as I also came across some posts that the e-mail goes to spam due ... 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, from which region is your application?It is for Flanders.Congratulations. All the best on your remaining visa processing. 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, from which region is your 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 ...
Does Brussels region issuing work permit for 3 years ? I heard only Flanders does that.Yes my work permit got approved for three years. Brussels comes under both constitutional regions and I would have to work in the Flanders regionTo my knowledge, ... 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!... please share what is contained in the SP approval e-mail. thanks... all the best!... 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 ...
My WP was approved 05Nov & also waiting for SP. I did send a query to IBZ Infodesk & I was told that my file is in process & that it typically takes between 2 to 4 months but I was also informed they are trying their best to speed up the ... 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 ...
Not too sure but I'm guessing that is the 358Euro visa contribution paid by the employer. I was told you will also need to present that to local Belgium embassy when you apply for VisaD. 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 am still waiting for SP; just over 4 weeks now since WP is approved. I did send a query to infodesk about 2 weeks ago & I just got a response from them (need to provide them copy of your passport) that it is still in process & indicated ... 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 ...
Infodesk@ibz.gov.be Your name, birthday Belgian ID or passport numberThanks. I have sent a mail to them. Hoping to get a response soon. In how many days did they send a response back to you?You should/will be receiving an automatic reply from the ... 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 ...
Good that you contacted them. The relocation agency told me it takes 6-8 weeks to receive SP after I got the WP. So I will wait until then and contact them in case I do not hear anything. Thanks for sharing.Which region you are waiting 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 ...
Accdg to the legal advise I obtained, the documents have to be apostille'd by the Foreign Affairs office of your country then to be legalized by the Belgium Embassy before you submit for VisaD application. Aside from the documents you indicated, ... 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 have almost the same timeline. Application: 15 Oct 2019 WP Approval: 05 Nov 2019 Awaiting SP approval. Region: Flanders God bless & all the best to us all...How did you got to know that your WP is approved? My employer told that we cant get ... 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 have almost the same timeline. Application: 15 Oct 2019 WP Approval: 05 Nov 2019 Awaiting SP approval. Region: Flanders God bless & all the best to us all... 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 ...
This was paid by your employer (or via agency/law firm assisting your relocation). The proof of payment should be sent to you together with the other documents (e.g. proof of accommodation in Belgium) you will need to present to your local 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 ...
Agreed with @Aneesh. Better to apply VisaD together with your family; typically it takes 5 working days. If you apply family reunification later when you are in Belgium, it would take 6~8 months. Read More
Buying a house in Belgium (Brussels area) by angelathegreat
Hi! We are looking at buying. We are currently in the US. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. We are hoping to do most of the work from overseas. Would a real estate work just with their company (Century 21 agent only would show us Century 21 ...
hi, probably a foolish question but allow me to get your inputs. say i have some money that can take care half of the house price & need half to be loaned from a bank. but i just moved into Belgium & started working for 1 or 2 months. Would ... Read More