Bel_expat
Turkish expat in Belgium
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Unlimited Single Permit - 2022 - processing time by Somasundaram39
Hello all, I came from India and started living in Brussels, Belgium since June 2019 on a local contract. Since I have completed 3 years now, am I eligible for the unlimited single permit? Based on the official information - ...
@Somasundaram39聽with unlimited single permit your residence is renewed as 1 year from date of single permit, you have to follow and renew residency each year and after 5 years it becomes permanent I think but please check that. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit - 2022 - processing time by Somasundaram39
Hello all, I came from India and started living in Brussels, Belgium since June 2019 on a local contract. Since I have completed 3 years now, am I eligible for the unlimited single permit? Based on the official information - ...
@Somasundaram39聽I would advise you to check previous topics on processing times (unlimited single permit鈥� AND single permit..), people are posting their processing times continuously there. I got unlimited single permit in February, it ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Bel_expat, how long did it take for them (i.e., Fragomen) to contact you for the required documents (for the single permit application) after you signed the contract and other paperwork with your employer?聽 - @corporateminorista Hi, sorry I ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Is there anyone here, whose company works with Fragomen Law Office for filing/submitting the single permit application? - @corporateminoristaMe. Read More
Housing loan for expats by mcimmi
Hello I am an expat here with a single permit (H -EU blue card). I am thinking about applying for a PR later. I have completed 1 year in Belgium. Is it possible to obtain a housing loan from the bank for a person with my residence status? I was ...
I got my mortgage from Fintro. Also KBC and BNP provides for A type residency and Beobank provided 80%.聽There is no legal restriction to get loan with A type but some banks don鈥檛 want to take risk of potential operational costs. 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 ...
Well it does, I live in Flanders and I applied when it was 2 years and 10 months for me. I received my unlimiyed work permit 3 months ago. - @Bel_expatThank you for your response, But I mean Unlimited Resident Permit and Not Unlimited work permit.I ... 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 ...
Well it does, I live in Flanders and I applied when it was 2 years and 10 months for me. I received my unlimiyed work permit 3 months ago. 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 ...
@Bel_expat聽can you please tell when did you resign from previous employer as mentioned in your post?did you resign after getting approval of unlimited WP ? - @NS12Hi, I got the letter from Immigration Office (via Commune) that my residence ... Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
@naveenhariprasad聽I have the same status , after work permit was accepted i can start my work but how can I follow my residence permit ? also after I resigned my current company should I do the something ? Just I sent my resign paper to new ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hey, I wish I could tell ya! I鈥檓 not sure myself and don鈥檛 want to bother my employer. I copy-pasted the email here word-for-word. Other than what you and I see, I have no further information. What I do know from a friend of mine who ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hmm, I asked my employer yesterday (March 11, 2022) and this is the email I received: 鈥� Unfortunately, the application for approval procedure is taking very long. Last week we received a message from the Immigration Office they are looking at ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
I have started to think that for some companies (let's say big ones), the Single Permit processing is faster than other companies. I do not know the secret. This could be due to less knowledge among the small companies, insufficient ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Very nice compilation. Hope the numbers go down and process becomes efficient. When I applied last year, my WP took 8 days and SP probably took 18 days. Overall process: applied on 19/03/2021 Wp received on 26/03/2021 Sp received on ... Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
Just collated all dates given by users in the forum Here is the average time (days) for receiving the WP authorization for Flanders region. Aug 65.18 Sep 70.83 Oct 54.50 Nov 76.25 Dec 88.00 Anyone who has recently applied in 2022 ?Good work! There ... Read More
Getting mortgage in Belgium by Valy G
I've been wanting to buy a property in Belgium for a while but have been turned down by 2 banks (ING and Belfius) because I'm a resident in UK. Been banking with ING for over 30 years... Any pointers toward mortgage lenders who are willing ...
Does the banks in belgium provide mortgage loans for A card holders . If so which bank ??I know at least AXA offers mortgage for A card holders but the rate will be higher than the ones with permanent residence.I got my loan a year ago; I applied to ... 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 ...
So after 4 years of work/stay in Belgium, you can get an unlimited work permit?Hi Jimsen, it depends your family status and nationality. You can check the conditions here https://economy-employment.brussels/sin 鈥� -unlimited Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
My update: Flanders region submitted 30 Sep 2021 WP 13 Dec 2021 Annex 46 21 Feb 2022 Just a reminder: if you are already in Belgium, with WP+annex 49, you are allowed to work. a long wait for me but finally got it! good luck ... 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 ...
Hi, do you know how final SP/Annex 46 is communicated for the UNLIMITED SP? vie email/post? or to the Commune?I finally received and learned :) Commune sent a mail to invite me to change my card. I requested them to share the Annex 46 and there it ... 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 ...
Hi, do you know how final SP/Annex 46 is communicated for the UNLIMITED SP? vie email/post? or to the Commune? Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
Hi, is that correct that you applied and got the WP same day (20 October), and the Single Permit on 2 December?---------------------------- Sorry wrong dates. Region: Flanders submitted: 20th Oct No-reply Email(social security) got date: 20th ... Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
Hi, is that correct that you applied and got the WP same day (20 October), and the Single Permit on 2 December? 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 ...
In my experience it is up to employee. I'm pretty sure on that because you will not be dependent to an employer anymore. So you will be the owner of the process and all communication flow to you. I'm still waiting for the Annex 46, it has ... 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 ...
@Kostadorn, Royal decree covers Flanders as well, so depending on your family situation and nationality, there are exceptions and you can apply for unlimited single permit after 2 years if you are eligible. I shared above the link for application, ... 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 ...
Thank you Jimsen, this is anyway a good information! 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 ...
Indeed, as far as I know Professional Card is not compensating Unlimited single permit, those are different ones. I'm an employee so I need a WP. My partner is in process of professional card now who is doing own business. 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 ...
Isn鈥檛 this when you work as a contractor and you should have a company? Can you work as an employee to a company with a professional card? 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 ...
I'll see when I get that :) But my friends told that it will be for 1 year, so every year you have to apply for renewal. I think we will have to do that one more time and later (5+) it will be permanent. 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 ...
Hi, 3 years is accepted by Flanders. I don't know why they don't give this detail in their web site. My WP has been issued but it is only valid with residence permit, so I'm still waiting. Annex 49 wasnt accepted by my new employer. Read More
Maximum deduction from salary by Bel_expat
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ...
Dear SimCity, I don't understand why those are not clear for you: - Maximum deduction from salary: this can happen for any reason. In my case there was a tax dispute, but it doesn't matter. My question was to get information/experience on ... Read More
Maximum deduction from salary by Bel_expat
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ...
Update: I was correct in my claim and my company paid back the deducted m谋ney, for now as an advance, until the reason of deduction will be clear. Labor law limits deductions by max 20%, unless you are a fraudster etc. I learned that many ... Read More
Maximum deduction from salary by Bel_expat
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ...
Thank you, my firm is talking with big4. Read More
Maximum deduction from salary by Bel_expat
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ...
Those are 2 different topics. This one is about labor law. The other is on special tax regime. Read More
Maximum deduction from salary by Bel_expat
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ...
Hi, that's a more complicated case, I explained in another discussion here /forum/viewtopic.php?id=972965#5341387 If this is not solved, I will lose money. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
You state that now they (immigration office?) are processing applications from november for Single permit but that鈥檚 not the case for me. My initial application is 27 October and still waiting for the Single Permit. region is Flanders. In the ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Some companies have an agreement to get a kind of priority. That could explain this unbelievable speed 馃槈 Stay calm and wait for your permit :))) 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 ...
You can see all conditions in the link I shared today. Once you are eligible, WP is unlimited in terms of duration and employer. However RP is limited (yearly until you complete 5 years) I think, but this also has some conditions, not sure on that. 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 ...
Also, do you have any formal document stating that Annex 49 is ok? 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 ...
Hello, Unfortunately they don't accept. They insist on waiting for immigration office, I showed them the response from the immigration office as well but it didn't work. I followed this process: ... 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 ...
Hello Jay, After my post I got the WP after 13 weeks, but that's only valid with RP from immigration office (DVZ). Since I'm already living in Belgium, I got Annex 49 from Commune easily. Also I contacted Immigration Office and they ... Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
Do you know what are the criteria? Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
That鈥檚 great news, it looks like Immigration Office process is shortened - less than 3 weeks. Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
Hi, is there anyone here, already living in Belgium and processing unlimited single permit? I got my WP letter last week and waiting for Immigration Office now. In the meantime I got Annex 49 from Commune, but I'm not sure whether this is valid. ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Flanders speciality :( Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
I guess you mention this article - thank you very much, indeed it seems to fit my case! Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
I鈥檓 working with single permit - limited to one employer. I鈥檓 planning to change the employer so I applied for Unlimited Single Permit. But still it seems like I have to wait for the residence type change as well. My current residence is ... Read More
Maximum deduction from salary by Bel_expat
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ...
Thank you very much for your support 馃檹馃徎 Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
I just got my WP (unlimited) after 13 weeks and it says that it is valid with residence permit. So I have to wait for another 5? Weeks?! So WP has no use. Read More
Maximum deduction from salary
Hello, I鈥檓 facing a tax related problem which could be discussed in another topic - an ihnorance problem at both sides. As a result my company decided to act retroactively and deduct all difference from my salary at once. The amount is 2/3 of ... Read More
Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860
HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...
It鈥檚 me :) application to unlimited single wp on 27 October and still no result. Unlimited should be even quicker because I already work and live in Belgium. Last year it took 3 weeks for my friends to be approved. Region Flanders. Read More
Unlimited single permit processing time - 2021&2022
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 ... Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
Hi, unlimited work permit does not mean permanent residency. It allows you to work in any company (unlike the single work permit where you are binded to a single company), and for 1 year only. You shall renew every year. Once you complete 5 years ... Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
Hi, Check if you are eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit, which allows you to work in any company in Belgium. I applied for that and waiting for the result. It should take around 9-10 weeks. I couldnt find anothwr solution, new permit ... Read More
Change of employer under single permit by Bel_expat
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ...
Thank you Priscilla! Indeed I checked but I think my issue is specific and I could not find so far. Kind regards Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thank you! :top: Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thank you, I did immediately :) Please see here: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=963401#5290884 Read More
Change of employer under single permit
Hello, apologies if this has been discussed before but I could not find. I moved to Belgium with my family in Jan 2019 with B type work permit, which was renewed by my employer after 1 year to a single permit for 3 years. As I wanted to leave my ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, just joined, interested in procedures in Belgium. Read More