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Registration: 26 January 2021
Birth certificate for Nationality by adwiprath
Hi , For Belgium Nationality , 1. Is the Birth Certificate from India - Apostiled -from Foreign Public service would do? or else do we need to follow any additional legaziliation process here from Belgium. Or back from India? 2. Do we need to ...
@naveenhariprasad do we need to bring birth certificate from India ?or we can get it from Indian embassy ?in my city they give birth certificate in Hindi Read More
Professional card application by AusLawyer
Hi I鈥檓 an Australian lawyer who has made an application for a Professional Card. Just wondering whether anyone knows how long it usually takes the Brussels employment office to process these applications? I can鈥檛 seem to be able to ...
@Jela_zajacar did you need contract for pro card ? An you share process and document you need for pro Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022 by Bel_expat
Hello, I didn't see a specific topic on unlimited WP, I would like to share my experience and get your advise. I applied to unlimited single permit on 27 October; according to https://economy-employment.brussels/single-permit-unlimited ...
@patiltush Tushar patil Kaisa h re tu Read More
Changing to local Employer from Indian Employer by MurS
Dear All,Currently i am working in Belgium through indian employer. I am likely to get an offer from local employer now. But according to my current deputation letter, i cant resign from onsite hence i need to serve six months in india post onsite. ...
It depends on the contract/deputation you signed with employer .usually after 1 year, you can resign and employer don鈥檛 complain. In contract it鈥檚 usually 1 year written in some employers.further, you asked same question on FB group as ... Read More
Driving Test Asse Vs Brussels by CSM84
I have been living in Belgium for past 3 years, never felt the use of car. Now with a 1 year old son, I feel car(Opting for Company Car) gives you bit more mobility especially in winters. So background done with theory and failed thrice in ...
Same situation here. Brussels ACT examiners 聽are damn hard on minor mistakes as well. You can drive well but compared to theory book is not practical. Also now the attempts are limited to 2 then you have to do additional 6 hours of classes ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@sunlengfei1020聽: Was it in flanders or Brussels ? Read More
Problem with tax filing - Myfin by rajpnr
Hello, I was working for an Indian employer as an expatriate until 6 December 2019 since May 2015. From December 9 2019, I work for a Belgian employer as a permanent employee. The last date to declare taxes is shown as 16 July in my Tax-on-web. ...
Hello, I've started working for local Belgian employee since May,2021. Previous to that, I was working as seconded employee/ non-resident from 2017 to 2021. Can you pls let me know how to change the status from "non-resident" to ... Read More
30h driving lessons and then immediately driving test? by Erlend Langseth
I finished my theoretical exam and I'm looking into how to get the driving license as quickly as possible. I stumbled upon this document https://www.brugmann-boel.be/Doc/TemporaryDrivingLicenseWithoutGuide.pdf In which they say that if you take 30 ...
That only apply for Brussels, at Flanders it's different rules. 20h driving lessons = 3months driving experience on road first 14h driving lessons = 6months 0h driving lessons = 9 months...(please don't do this)How about M36 driving ... Read More
30h driving lessons and then immediately driving test? by Erlend Langseth
I finished my theoretical exam and I'm looking into how to get the driving license as quickly as possible. I stumbled upon this document https://www.brugmann-boel.be/Doc/TemporaryDrivingLicenseWithoutGuide.pdf In which they say that if you take 30 ...
I think I am also in same boat. I have M36 license and did some practice in Gent. But I don鈥檛 see any option to take appointment /date for driving test exam. It seems the access to reserve a date of practical exam is limited to the driving ... Read More
Unlimited single permit by Sim_90
Hi, In December, I will mark my 5th year in Belgium and I understood that I can apply for a residence permit. However, at the commune, they mentioned that this is only possible after my card type A expires in Oct 2022 and also at the discretion of ...
Looks like 5 years of paying tax or paying social contribution or simply saying that the x years are counted for the x years, of which social contribution tax is paid to Belgium. Unfortunately living alone here no more counted as contribution. ... Read More
Unlimited single permit by Sim_90
Hi, In December, I will mark my 5th year in Belgium and I understood that I can apply for a residence permit. However, at the commune, they mentioned that this is only possible after my card type A expires in Oct 2022 and also at the discretion of ...
Basically, you should get the unlimited work permit after 4 years. If it's your 5 years of stay in Belgium, you should read at the rear of your resident permit: 'march茅 du travail: illimit茅' ==> labor market : unlimited For ... Read More
Unlimited single permit by Sim_90
Hi, In December, I will mark my 5th year in Belgium and I understood that I can apply for a residence permit. However, at the commune, they mentioned that this is only possible after my card type A expires in Oct 2022 and also at the discretion of ...
Thanks Alex. I forgot to mention that I am from third country. Is that still applicable? If yes, how do I convince the commune that this is possible? ThanksHave you spent 5 years on local Belgian contract ? Or have you spent expat contract + local ... Read More
eligible for Permanent residence card ? by vickykaushal
Hi, I have following situation... I am employed with IT Indian company on expat contract. That's why even after working 5 years my PR application is rejected by commune. But My spouse has completed 5.5 years in Belgium and working for local ...
Continious 5 year in local contract and getting PR is not correct. do you have any link which states this? Basically associate can work in Expat contract for 4 years and then move to local contract for more than 1 year to apply PR. during pR ... Read More
RP expiration + new local offer by Guest6893
Hi all, My husband is currently working with an indian employer in Belgium and his RP is getting expired in end of september. His extension is in process. Files are already submiited to Belgium govt by his employer and waiting for approvals. In ...
Usually residency is allowed 1-2 months after date of your work authorization (check work authorization date and date on r茅sidence start on id). Usually if current employer submits file to government , they don't take it back as its lot of ... Read More
Studying in Belgium then planning to work by kwakoudzi49
Hi, my name is Ami I am planning to come to Belgium for school master鈥檚 in medicine. I am coming along with my 7 year old daughter and she鈥檒l be attending school in Brussels in an international school that speaks English while I am ...
Dear Arvind, Can you send more info on school on Tervuren ? As far as I know, the international schools are expensive and running cost UpTo 17-18k per year... Maybe it's good to start a petition for subsidizing English schools. Thanks Read More
Dependant Visa belgium by kvct83
I am currently in belgium , relocated from Nov 2019. I am applying for my dependant visa. I was asked to provide a address proof -rental agreement registered. But I am in bbf in a shared accomodation with 4 people. Can I register this and ...
Yes, if you are a family it is better to apply spouse visa along with primary applicant. If you apply later, again documentation needed and also take 6+ months. Read More
Suggestions and Guidance on my new employment opportunity by Vs2802
Dear Friends, I have been working as a software consultant from last 2 years on deputation for an indian MNC and I got a job opportunity to work with a Belgian employer recently,who is providing sponsorship to me to work as a software consultant ...
Good luck... And hope your process goes smooth. If any problems or questions, you can message me privately. I have gone through same process recently. ;) Read More
Suggestions and Guidance on my new employment opportunity by Vs2802
Dear Friends, I have been working as a software consultant from last 2 years on deputation for an indian MNC and I got a job opportunity to work with a Belgian employer recently,who is providing sponsorship to me to work as a software consultant ...
PartenaMUT is subsidized one and valid for local employer. Till the time you join local company, insurance provided by indian MNC' will be valid. While applying for work permit for new vis local employer, your international insurance (via ... Read More
Suggestions and Guidance on my new employment opportunity by Vs2802
Dear Friends, I have been working as a software consultant from last 2 years on deputation for an indian MNC and I got a job opportunity to work with a Belgian employer recently,who is providing sponsorship to me to work as a software consultant ...
Hello Vaibhav Congratulations for the job offer first. Pls see my answers for your questions. You didn't say how much your total experience ? Is it 2 only ? Or you have more exp back home ? It might not matter actually so, 1.How much net salary ... Read More
Offer in Belgium by vaishalisankar
Hey Guys, I got an offer in Belgium for 5700 Eur per month. Please help me out to calculate the net salary. My wife is not working and we have a 1.5 year old kid. We have the benefits like transportation, internet etc., Is government schools free? ...
5700 Eur per month is a very good salary. There are many tax calculator available. for instance, you can use this : "https://www.sd.be/loonsimulator/public/?lang=EN " or ... Read More
Seeking Personal exp. Antwerp- 130K EUR for a family of 3? by Indian.expat8860
Hello beautiful people Excited to be here and make new friends Looking for some personal experiences, is 130k gross enough for a family of 2 and a new born. I am aware about all the high taxes and social contributions and we are currently living ...
In my opinion, Singapore is better choice but only problem is they don't give PR or citizenship easily to expats. For your question, yes net salary 4-5K is sufficient for you in Antwerp. You can follow city living expense at numbeo. Personally ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
thanks for the information. It helps. Is there any other benefits does company gives you in Netherlands? like meal coupon, car, other allowances ? Basesd on your tax rates given, I can see there will be difference of +/- 1000鈧� in salaries on ... Read More
Moving from Belgium to Nederlands - Does it worth? by fernandoks
Hello Friend, I'm living in Belgium (south Brussels in Beersel) for a year, but last week I got a job offer in Nederlands, near Amersfoort. As taxes in NL are lower than Belgium, the salary difference is around 1200 euros net more. I know this ...
Hello, Did you get enough information for the questions and points in original question ? if yes, can you answer your own question? I am also thinking to move to the Netherlands after sometime in long term (waiting for D card by next year). I ... Read More
Cancellation of single permit by Rikkal
Hi, My single permit has been cancelled and I am serving this 90 days of period to find another employer. I am a Non-EU citizen and found a job offer in UK. I am in the process of application of Visa for UK from Brussels. I am afraid that my UK ...
That is right in my knowledge as well : "The Belgian legislation doesn鈥檛 provide the possibility to extend your stay in Belgium once the legal term of 90 days to find another employer in Belgium has expired" but I am not sure you ... Read More
Change of employer..new single permit by anil kumar76
Dear, My name is Anil. Living in Brussels. Recently I signed up new contract with in Belgium. To process a new single permit, I have collected required documents such as, medical report, criminal report, health insurance etc.. After initial cross ...
Hello Anil, from my point of view, I don't think the postbox address has that much importance as far as your address is correct. These days, anyway everything is via the internet. But I have not come across any such situation with anyone in my ... Read More
Moving to Belgium as an Expat by Ashley_L
Dear All, Good day to you. How are you. I would like to seek assistance from you in knowing details of Belgium and the Expat Lifestyle. Currently I am working in Singapore as an Expat. I have been offered 3500 Euros (Netpay per month) to work as ...
Hello, I can give you some information from my point of view and experience from Belgium. 1.if you have any suggestions or will it be good to move to Belgium from Singapore as an Expat. What are the chances of permanent residence --> it depends ... Read More
Leaving from Belgium to Ireland - Job change by Revanth123
Hello All, I am Revanth (Nationality: Indian) , currently I'm staying and working in Belgium. I got married on March 2020 in India and on June 2020, I was back to Belgium. But my wife's VISA got processed late due to the ...
In my view, Your wife will get the belgian visa that will be valid for 1 year(or 6 months). As per belgium law, your wife anyhow(irrespective of going to ireland or not) need to inform to city hall and apply for Resident permit as soon as ... Read More
Work-Permit and unemployed by BassilOkaily
Hello Everyone, I am from outside the EU have been Working in Brussels for two years now, due to the current situation i will lose my job. I have a residency for another two years based on my working permit, but the working permit will not be ...
AFAIK, medical certificate is actually your insurance certificate which is mandatory to provide during your single permit apply. This certificate usually is private insurance for expats. In general, your passport,medical certificate, belgian ... Read More
Apply for a new SP in Belgium by Yulia_T
Hi! I lost my work, and I have 90 days to apply for the new single permit with my new job. I see that the list of documents include the criminal records and the medical certificate. But I鈥檓 already in Belgium, and it鈥檚 not easy to get, ...
You can get PCC(policy clearance certificate) from city hall in one day. As far as I know,if you are changing from expat to.local contract , PCC is needed first time. It happened with me. Or maybe(not 100% sure) you can say that it is needed first ... Read More
Permanent Resident Card B by RanaNirmal
Dear All, Do we have any condition of Minimum stay in Belgium for Card B. Like in scenario, Person left Belgium and come back before 1 year to keep PR status Valid. In this case , person has to stay for some time in Belgium or can go back to go ...
Hello, As per new rule, you should be paying social security during applying the visa card B. But does it also mean you must have paid for all continuoud 5 years of stay ? what about mix of expat+ local contract with paying social security ? Read More
Permanent Resident Card B by RanaNirmal
Dear All, Do we have any condition of Minimum stay in Belgium for Card B. Like in scenario, Person left Belgium and come back before 1 year to keep PR status Valid. In this case , person has to stay for some time in Belgium or can go back to go ...
Hello, As per new rule, you should be paying social security during applying the visa card B. But does it also mean you must have paid for all continuoud 5 years of stay ? what about mix of expat+ local contract with paying social security ? Read More
Are there english public schools? by Swim16
Hi, I'm moving to Belgium in a few months from South Africa, I have kids aged 7 and 11. I have researched english speaking schools and they will be too expensive for us. Are there english public schools or dutch schools that have english as a ...
If I'm not wrong children can still learn English in dutch school as second language and later stage around 18 yrs/above child become equal to the other english schools.. I am not sure but somebody can confirm on dutch schools curriculum. Read More