gannam
Ukrainian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 30 June 2020
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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