
Expat_1034
Pakistani expat in Belgium
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Registration: 16 November 2022
Local Commune Register - Antwerp by wiltonrcn
Hello guys, I'm aware that when arriving in Belgium it's necessary to register at the local commune in order to get the Belgium id and stuff. I would like to know which documents are needed for Antwerp. I've read that depending of the ...
@Hiba Fathima P. S Hello, yes, I have received my eID already.Originally, I got an appointment for end of May to submit my documents in the commune but since I wasn't available on that date I requested to change the date of appointment. They gave me ... Read More
Local Commune Register - Antwerp by wiltonrcn
Hello guys, I'm aware that when arriving in Belgium it's necessary to register at the local commune in order to get the Belgium id and stuff. I would like to know which documents are needed for Antwerp. I've read that depending of the ...
@bhargavmanivala In my experience, If you have your work permit (from Flanders authorities) + Annex 46 (from Federal authorities) + type D visa (from the Belgian embassy) you can start working even before you have registered online. Read More
House Search
Dear Reader,I wanted to share my personal experience of searching for an apartment in Antwerp. For context, my name is Aizaz, a 26-year-old male from Pakistan who recently completed my Masters in Paris, France.In February 2023, I arrived in Antwerp ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Hello, I'm Aizaz from Pakistan, I moved to Antwerp in February 2023 for work after living in UK and France for 1 year each during which I completed my Masters.I'm working as Test Engineer at a Telecom equipment manufacturing company, after a ... Read More
Local Commune Register - Antwerp by wiltonrcn
Hello guys, I'm aware that when arriving in Belgium it's necessary to register at the local commune in order to get the Belgium id and stuff. I would like to know which documents are needed for Antwerp. I've read that depending of the ...
Hello,I came to Belgium with a single permit (and Visa type D) and I registered online on Antwerpen's city hall website on the 21st of February 2023 under the category "Application for newcomers", I received an auto-generated email saying it will ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@maharaji1984 perfect, thanks for the heads up! Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@hypatiaa thanks for the information, can you please let me know how you learned this? Did someone at local commune mentioned this? Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@maharaji1984 Hello, thanks for your response.* I'm currently in France (on a student residence permit) *I have received my work permit, Annex 46 and Type D visa as well.*My work contract starts on 1st of February 2023.I haven't moved to Belgium as ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hello!First-time Single Permit ApplicationRegion: FlandersApplication: 3rd October 2022Single Permit - Privacy Notice email: 3rd October 2022Work Permit Approval: WaitingAnnex 46: WaitingDoes anyone have a similar timeline?I'm living in Paris, ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Nizar Turki Hi, so we can't start working before getting Annex 49? Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hello!First-time Single Permit ApplicationRegion: FlandersApplication: 3rd October 2022Single Permit - Privacy Notice email: 3rd October 2022Work Permit Approval: WaitingAnnex 46: WaitingDoes anyone have a similar timeline?I'm living in Paris, ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@bersine btw mine is flanders 2022-10-3 2022-11-24 - Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Zaza00 can you inbox me the link please? It says link under review here Read More
D type visa from Belgium's Embassy in France
Hello,I'm in process of obtaining single permit from Belgium, I'm currently in France and soon I'll be applying for the D type visa from Belgium's Embassy in Paris, France.Is there anyone who has applied for same category from France? I'm asking ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@VICTOR chosg anyways, it's good news that your file is with immigration office. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@VICTOR chosg If you file is with immigration office that most probably means your work permit has been approved.Did you explicitly ask your employer if they received your work permit?Or maybe an agency/consultancy applied for single permit on your ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Guest30891 Hi there, our timelines are very similar, i got my WP on 25th November.Regarding the medical certificate, the Belgian embassy can ask (for type D visa processing) for the same medical certificate which you previously used to apply for ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@VICTOR chosg I got it through my employer. I think you should get it in a few days, probably next week. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hello!First-time Single Permit ApplicationRegion: FlandersApplication: 3rd October 2022Single Permit - Privacy Notice email: 3rd October 2022Work Permit Approval: WaitingAnnex 46: WaitingDoes anyone have a similar timeline?I'm living in Paris, ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Meenakshi Malhotra Do you know if these requirements are same for all Belgian consulates around the world? Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@VICTOR chosg I just noticed on this website [link under review] that processing time for First applications for highly skilled persons processing time is 8 weeks and for other categories, it's 10 weeks. I wonder how accurate this is, only time will ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@VICTOR chosg Right, thanks for the info! Technically, you can start working after getting a work permit right? Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@VICTOR chosg For me the category is "Highly Skilled Worker", does the category even impact the processing times in any way? Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hello!First-time Single Permit ApplicationRegion: FlandersApplication: 3rd October 2022Single Permit - Privacy Notice email: 3rd October 2022Work Permit Approval: WaitingAnnex 46: WaitingDoes anyone have a similar timeline?I'm living in Paris, ... Read More