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Rejected visa D/Family reunificiation. Should I reapply with a lawyer? by JCC7750
I am from the US, and my husband is Belgian. We met and married in a country in Asia, where we are currently still residing. We decided to move to Belgium, but it's been a complicated process. He was working for many years remotely for a company ...
I personally think your D visa got rejected as your husband do not have re-established residency in Belgium, just a formality; or your marriage certificate was not accepted. You can still enter as a tourist, and your goal is just tourism. for the ... Read More
Birth certificate issue for nationality by Bored123
I am an Indian national planning to apply for Belgian citizenship in the future, but I have a discrepancy with my documents. My original birth certificate from my home country only lists a partial name, while my passport and all other official ...
you can go to an Indian Embassy in Belgium with your passport, and Birth certificate, and ask for the "one and the same person" certificate, they can issue it in French. I had same situation, and was requested at the commune to do it (I am from ... Read More
VISA D - Family Reunification Applied from Abroad by jaaloukjoseph
Hello ! I received an Annex 46 and single permit for employment in Belgium. I am currently in Dubai with my spouse and 1-year-old child. We applied through VFS on March 23 for:1. Visa D Single Permit (for me)2. Visa D Family Reunification with ...
@jaaloukjosephI think it will still be quick, in my case it was couple weeks, about 3, waiting for the reply from the ministry (my daughter's file was sent there). Anyway, applying simultaneously for visas is quicker and easier procedure than family ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2026 by umutgulum
Hello all,Unlimited Single Permit Renewal (Flanders)Exp. Date: 29/05App. Date: 20/02SP: 16/03fyi guys
@gafarvictoir I was about the same situation. The work permit is issued very quickly. so you will be able to work. Residency - I was lucky to get in time, but I believe it is possible to get and annex while waiting. Or you can write to ibz in ... 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 ...
Certified copy (by home-country consulate) of older birth certificate - did anybody have experience submitting not a newly-issued duplicate, but a newly certified copy of an older one (done at your embassy), for nationality application? I wonder if ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@Mehrdad_AS nope, no specific reasons, I thought the same - that she needs to follow my card validity as her card was tied to my status. Previously we got A cards simultaneously with the same validity dates. So thus the confusion. Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@Mehrdad_AS in my case I got unlimited permit for 1 year. My daughter's A card at that time was valid 2 years more. I tried to change it and they refused, said she changes when her card expires. By that time she was eligible for L card, applied and ... 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! I have L card, translated apostilled birth certificate, 5 years of uninterrupted residence and work. Has anybody had a situation when to accept the nationality application at the commune they demand the Birth certificates of the parents or ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@umutgulum Edited, sorry for misinfo - difficult morning :) : I applied for A extension 3 months in advance + for L card simultaneously. Got L card in 3.5 months timeline, a week after my A expired. Did not get anything for A extension so far. - ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@umutgulum I applied for extension + for L card simultaneously. Got L card 3.5 months after my A expired. Did not get anything for A extension so far. Read More
Family Reunification Doubts by dj68
Hello, I'm preparing a Visa D - Family reunification application for my wife to join me in Belgium. I got a certificate from (mutualiteit/mutualit茅) CM insurance in Belgium stating that they agree to cover health insurance for my wife. Do I ...
I was required by Embassy to have travel insurance for my family member.And no, you cannot open the medical file envelope... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit Flanders by Nov Rain87
Hello,In december I will complete 4 years residing in Flander Region with card A, but during this period I didn't work all the time, (I worked more than 3.6 years).Am I eligible to apply for unlimited single permit, or I must complete 4 years of ...
@maharaji1984 I probably was lucky, as I got the decision notification via government e-box, and also was able to track it via the website where I applied... Read More
Family Reunification for single permit holders by dj68
Hello all!In the IBZ website, it says that Exceptionally, embassies and consulates-general are authorised to issue a family reunification visa to the spouse and minor children of a foreign national holding a single permit, without prior consultation ...
It is better to apply simultaneously. In my case the file of my daughter still went via additional checks but anyway we together got D visa in the end and arrived together. The embassy asked for proof of temporary rent and for international medical ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@amri_aymen86 As per my experience, it goes via OE for renewal. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@Nadeem Irfan It is for Brussels region only, if I am not mistaken. if the person if from Brussels region, that yes, 30 months Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@Rahul GantiI would just apply at 4 full years working (this means 48 full months payslips) and look for another job. new work permit takes around 1-3 weeks, one can start working, and residence around additional 2-3 months (I would ask ibz or ... Read More
Single permit processing 2025 by sarasaroub98
Hi all,I created this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here : Application date : 11/11/2024Region: Flanders WP: 02/12/2024RP: waiting
@hermito Unlimited work permit A card renewal: They write to apply 3 months in advance, but actually the process can take 4 months and longer. People say if you apply in the Fall it takes longer then in the spring. Read More
L type card processing time by guestuserbrs
hello , When I applied L type card in commune, they informed that maximum time taken for decision is 5 months and if any decision is not taken you can come after 5 months to commune for further processing.Now 5 month period is over and commune is ...
L card application and Unlimited work permit A card renewal Brussels:L card: Applied Sept 12 A card renewal: Applied Sept 19. Wrote a message to ibz as my A card validity was ending in December: Dec 3. They answered they are working.Got annex 50 in ... Read More
Single permit processing 2025 by sarasaroub98
Hi all,I created this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here : Application date : 11/11/2024Region: Flanders WP: 02/12/2024RP: waiting
Unlimited work permit, A card renewal Brussels:Applied: Sept 19. Applied on Sept 12 also for L card.Wrote a message to ibz as my A card validity was ending in December: Dec 3. They answered they are working.Got annex 50 in commune: Dec 10 (date of A ... Read More
Help with filling visa D application form by buddha.jpeg
Hi,I have received my single permit and I am in the process of filling the form.But some questions do not make any sense.25.Duration of the intended stay or transit (number of days) ?27.(Last) intended date of departure from the Schengen area ?I ...
@buddha.jpegI put a year. For accommodation Embassy requested from me temp accommodation and insurance 3 months minimum, maybe because it was during covid times with all travel restrictions. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@glassofsodathere will be a new residence permit, usually for 1 year. Read More
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 ...
@nyamani77 Maybe it is because you asked for L type which is based on work and you have some gaps there. I would try to apply to B which is based on 5 years uninterrupted residence plus integration/economic participation... Before considering a big ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@umutgulum That's why I am waiting so long:) already had to cancel one working trip... I do hope "months" is closer to 3 than to 4 or 5 :) Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@Mehrdad_AS yes, they did. The list was written on the website, and I prepared everything possible, including copies of all previous residence permits, work permits, passport, etc. Everything was accepted into the file. Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@math7612 at the commune desk Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@math7612 they say to apply 3 months in advance, but commune said residence renewal might take 4 months so advised to get annex at the date of expiry. I am waiting 2 months - nothing yet, only consultations of my dossier activity. I can see in my ... Read More
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 ...
The apostille should be on the document itself. For sworn translation - the translator ties document and translation and puts his stamp, that is enough. 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 ...
@ashiseverywhere This is so true! My municipality looked into computer and told me to start applying in the mid July, and I only arrived to Belgium in August. I think I'd better wait until at least registration date:) Read More
Brussels areas by SashaMNE
In a month we are moving to Brussels (a couple with two primary school kids). We will be looking for an apartment, with nice neighbourhood and good primary and secondary schools. First choice would be Etterbeek, but it's not decided yet so we are ...
@gannam And it was in August. We managed to find a school, not all but some were very responsive. Read More
Brussels areas by SashaMNE
In a month we are moving to Brussels (a couple with two primary school kids). We will be looking for an apartment, with nice neighbourhood and good primary and secondary schools. First choice would be Etterbeek, but it's not decided yet so we are ...
@SashaMNE I found couple schools, went to website and have written a request for enrolling/meeting. We went to the schools which replied, I asked my colleagues to call the school to arrange the meeting. Luckily the director spoke a little English. ... Read More
Brussels areas by SashaMNE
In a month we are moving to Brussels (a couple with two primary school kids). We will be looking for an apartment, with nice neighbourhood and good primary and secondary schools. First choice would be Etterbeek, but it's not decided yet so we are ...
DASPA is available only for kids after 12... for the schools you might get good advice in fb group Belgian Schools Network: Public, Private, Home. Just register there and ask a question, or you can search in group by key words, there were lots of ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@Nadeem Irfan you need to show 30 months of work, so for me it was from the date I could show full payslips. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
@Srizzy There is history of residence certificate, you can download it from your commune website. There one can find the first date registed 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. ...
@bluespark123 Mutuel is usually linked to you. As for extra insurance, it depends. For example, work-provided DKV allowed to retain profile after resigning if you have been with them about 3 (? do not remember) years. You need to look into your ... 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. ...
Probably it is holidays season... I submitted in October, got approved in 5 days but then waited until December for residence approval... Read More
L card (with expiring A) vs B card by John Deyta
Hi,My first registration was in September 2020, and I am currently have an A-card (onbeperkt), which expires in December 2025. I have lived and worked in Flanders since the start, without any gap.My 5-year period will be completed in September 2025, ...
I have read that after 5 years during the A card renewal one might be given card B. The law is from 2019 or 2020, so I hoped it might be really quick - but who knows what is in reality. In the same situation almost, and same timeline :) so I opt for ... Read More
New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
@Srizzy Yes, sure you can apply Read More
New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
@gafarvictoir I am not sure myself, it is indeed very confusing. Read More
New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
@gafarvictoir Only for Work permits requested in Brussels region... Read More
New rules for unlimited WP
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ... Read More
PDFs for unlimited PR by gannam
Hello!Could you please advice how you combine pdf payslips for submission? Mine are digitally signed and acrobat says it cannot combine them into one pdf . Did you post all of documents separately?Many Thanks for the answers, I got really puzzeld.
@uygurdamla5 Thank you! did not know you can do that:) I figured out hard way - reprinted them into pdf format again and certification/signature issue was overwritten Read More
PDFs for unlimited PR
Hello!Could you please advice how you combine pdf payslips for submission? Mine are digitally signed and acrobat says it cannot combine them into one pdf . Did you post all of documents separately?Many Thanks for the answers, I got really puzzeld. Read More
Permanent residence - conditions for the eligibility by Prates86
Hi, I am writing this topic to get insights specially from those who have already experienced the process.I am about to complete 5 years living in Belgium, more specifically in Brussels.Now I am doing a search for the information on the application ...
link 2 is about work permit, it is different from residence permit, it is for those people who did not reach 5 years but want to be flex and change employees, they still get card 1-year A but illimite (which means illimited work permit). You need to ... Read More
Payslips for unlimited work permit and for PR
Could you please help me understand. Payslips for unlimited work permit request (and same for PR) 鈥� do I literally attach all 60 payslips for all 5 years, or I attach 4 Compte individual + payslips for last year? thanks a lot Read More
do 5 years of study in Belgium count for Citizenship Declaration ! by Maria_sid
Hey Guys ! How are you :), Just a question please. As an Egyptian citizen, could you tell me if I came to Belgium to study for five years on a long term student visa "type D" (obtaining a bachelor's degree and then a master's ...
@peterjohn1104 Thank you very much for your answer! I thought dependents (spouses and children) who came on family reunification have a right to apply for permanent residence after legally staying here for 5 years. Was I mistaken? Read More
Your dependent becomes a student
Hello everybody! Please help me to understand. If you are single permit holder with card A and your dependents also have A card (still valid for 2 years) . If they finish school here and start study at the University - do they need to change their ... Read More
do 5 years of study in Belgium count for Citizenship Declaration ! by Maria_sid
Hey Guys ! How are you :), Just a question please. As an Egyptian citizen, could you tell me if I came to Belgium to study for five years on a long term student visa "type D" (obtaining a bachelor's degree and then a master's ...
@Peterjohn123 Hello, I will also greatly appreciate your advice :) if I have a child, who within 5 years finished secondary school, entered 1st year of university and turned 18 (card A). What permanent card is he eligible and is this child still ... Read More
Kids under 12 year residence card renewal by Sheetal Laad
Hello. A question out of a new experience with commune for kids card renewal. Every time until now during renewal of my kids card, commune give the paper card on spot without any further wait time or process at their end.This time, they took ...
We also have same situation. Submitted all docs in the start of April - still not invited to finalize application, my card is already renewed. In 3 weeks my kid's card expire - not sure what to do. Sorry - my kid is older then 12 :) but same - kind ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
My timeline (renewal, Brussels)application 13.02.23Work permit 23.02.23Annex46 24.03.23 Read More
single permit incomplete document paradox by nzforhnn
Hello friends . I applied for single Permit in July. Approval came on August 18th. Additional 46 + 1 documents were sent to the company official and the consulate. I have been waiting for 2-3 months to receive documents by mail. Finally, I mailed ...
Work permit+residence permit (annexe 46 or other) +contract are main ones. Then plus invitation insurance rent etc Read More
D visa for essential workers and travel to Belgium by gannam
Hello, Have anybody received D-visa recently based on residence permit? I wonder if it is only my situation 鈥� I am considered as essential worker, and have residence permit (which is a basis for exception from travelers rule) 鈥� but ...
This is funny , Dear. It is not me considering myself essential 鈥� do you think I am THAT arrogant? This position is listed in EC rules for exceptional entry during quarantine, that鈥檚 all. I just would like to know 鈥� if I have a ... Read More
D visa for essential workers and travel to Belgium by gannam
Hello, Have anybody received D-visa recently based on residence permit? I wonder if it is only my situation 鈥� I am considered as essential worker, and have residence permit (which is a basis for exception from travelers rule) 鈥� but ...
Health data analyst/epidemiologist... Not quite essential, right)) Read More
D visa for essential workers and travel to Belgium
Hello, Have anybody received D-visa recently based on residence permit? I wonder if it is only my situation 鈥� I am considered as essential worker, and have residence permit (which is a basis for exception from travelers rule) 鈥� but ... Read More