wipopoo88
Ethiopian expat in Belgium
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Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
@Mia0210 No it doesn't unless the regulations changed...two of my friends had that encounter and even asked in their city hall, like 5 years ago and it was starting from 0 when they got the F card.. Read More
Declaration of Belgian citizenship with F-card by ahmedyoussef12377
Hey there, I would like to know whether I satisfy all requirements to file a request for the Belgian nationality.A little background, I have been living in Belgium since September 2019. I spent about 3.5 years (until January 2023) with an A-card, as ...
@mpssalazar When you transition from A to F means the time you had the A card doesn't count anymore..it's like starting from 0. Read More
F card based family reunification by peterjohn1104
Hi All,Just want to post here as a master thread where you could just share your timeline of applying for an F card based family reunification with a BelgianPlease indicate clearly if it is reunification with a Belgian spouse or a Belgian child (as ...
@RKSI A renewal usually doesn't take long (month or less),but for the F card might be few months but it also depends with which municipality you are in...best time to renew a card is 3months before expiry date.renew the A card end this month. Read More
Married to a Belgian citizen, my orange card expired by reduxhominy8i
I have a huge problem and I thought maybe someone here can help me.I聽 came to Belgium since 3 years and half I married with a聽 Belgium girls and I鈥檓 3 years married with her now my kids born 6 mounth ago they give me orang card聽 ...
@Babitha De Ruyter I have never heard of orange card renewal for that long.. usually it goes up to 9 months.... would you please explain on why they don't give you an F residence card.. Read More
Belgium increases nationality fee starting July 2025 by Mia0210
Belgium has officially decided to raise the fee for applying for Belgian nationality 鈥� from 鈧�150 to 鈧�1,000. The change is supposed to start from July 1, 2025, but only if the Senate approves it before their summer holidays. If not, ...
That is damn expensive...馃槼馃槼 Read More
A card renewal at the end of 5 years or F card by aju90
hi, my A card is due to be renewed end of august and i would be eligible for permanent residence application. how does this process go?moreover, i have applied for a F card vis family reunification through my EU partner(italy) which i will get a ...
@SimCityATOk.. Thanks for the correction Read More
A card renewal at the end of 5 years or F card by aju90
hi, my A card is due to be renewed end of august and i would be eligible for permanent residence application. how does this process go?moreover, i have applied for a F card vis family reunification through my EU partner(italy) which i will get a ...
I think permanent residence card is better.you can as well change your employer.. you can stay outside Belgium but within Europe for like 5 years....F Card (your fate depends on your partner)but still can work anywhere you want....think about it. Read More
F-card holder Belgium by Angelic Medy
So me and my husband have been married for 5 years now with 2 kids together but the relationship is not working anymore, but in-between i found someone else that i really like and instead of going and rent a apartment and live alone i want to go and ...
@Angelic Medy Why not apply for citizenship?? You have all the qualifications Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
Contact an immigration lawyer who can help you with your case... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
This was my process for nationality (Gent)..had an F card(married to a Belgian).. divorced when card had one more yr to expiry...4 months to expiry date,I requested in gemeente what document I need to apply for nationality..I was told first to renew ... Read More
Belgian nationality by Bastion-Bloke
Hi, I had a stroke 8 years ago whilst living in Etterbeek, and was treated in st luke. After I can out of surgery, I discovered that I had lost the ability to speak French. I asked the doctors about this and they said itvwas common for the brain ...
@samyiitmYou pay before submitting the documents so that you can download the payment receipt and print it. Read More
Domicile certificate for a temporary stay in Ghent by Anil Pothamsetty
Hello everyone, I'm looking to move to Ghent on a student visa, and will be staying there for only 1 semester (~5 months). Can I rent a flat where owner is not ready to provide a Domicile certificate? Is Domicile certificate mandatory for police ...
@Anil Pothamsetty. Any stay longer than 3 months requires an address.. Read More
Withdrawal of Card F after divorce by Guest3695478
Hey everyone. This forum has been very useful for me and many others. I just wanted to know regarding withdrawal of card F after divorce with Belgian partner. Anyone having personal experience or information related to this matter of divorce in ...
@FreysoltaniA situation where kids are involved is handled differently unlike for those who don't have.they can't just kick you out of Belgium..if you have a job with permanent contract the better. Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@Samir Ahmed77 thank you Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@Samir Ahmed77 that is great...ok.message sent. Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@Clouderzzz oh,ok.thanks Read More
F+ card rejected after divorce by user3721
Greetings,I have been living in Belgium for 5 years and I had to divorce my partner due to being cheated on multiple times by my partner. We were married for 4 years and my card was almost expired so applied for a F+ card as I received an invitation ...
@Monylove if you a feedback please tag me because I am in that problem too. Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@wipopoo88 is there anybody who has been through this kind of situation and can maybe help me on the way forward... Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@Samir Ahmed77I don't have the K card...they say I have to apply for it Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@Samir Ahmed77I applied in August because they sent me a letter to apply for F+... Today they send me an email that my F+ application was rejected but didn't give a reason. I was in the process of applying nationality,so am confused, Read More
F card after break up / divorce by Ana789
Greetings everyone,I'm non EU citizen and I have been in a relationship (not married) with my Belgian partner for 4 years 4 months (since may 2019). I've moved to Belgium in Feb 2021, when we immediately signed a rental contract in both of our ...
@AlexFromBelgiumI have a question hope you can help...I was married to a Belgian but divorced one year before the expiry of my F card.i applied for F+ but they denied me and said I have to apply for K card.but I was already in the process of ... Read More
Getting married in Belgium by oregonauden
Hello! I鈥檓 visiting my bf in May and I鈥檒l be there on a tourist visa. I contacted the city hall in Leuven asking what鈥檚 required to get married as I鈥檓 American. They replied back needing Certificate of residence and current ...
@oregonaudefor certificate of residence you can check online from the state you have permanent residency.maybe ask the county clerk's office.then you can have a way forward.all documents have to be certified be the ministry of foreign affairs. Read More
Getting married in Belgium by oregonauden
Hello! I鈥檓 visiting my bf in May and I鈥檒l be there on a tourist visa. I contacted the city hall in Leuven asking what鈥檚 required to get married as I鈥檓 American. They replied back needing Certificate of residence and current ...
@oregonauden you request for a "certificate of no impendiment to marriage"(CNI) I don't know if you call it the same in the US.you contact the Local County Clerk's office and request for it. Read More
F card situation after divorce by user3721
Greetings,I have a question regarding the situation of my F card after divorce, sadly we came to an agreement of divorce with my ex and decided to seperate our paths. Now I recieved a letter from the commune to extend my F card and I applied for it, ...
@MonyloveDid you get the F+ card?? How did it go? Read More
F card application from municipality by Berna1234
Hello,I applied the family reunification card in 12th of July and currently I have an orange card. Since then I am waiting my card. The orange card expires 29th of December and I am expecting some answer to go to my country for holidays. So I was ...
@Berna1234 probably you will get the F card end January 2024. Read More
Withdrawal of Card F after divorce by Guest3695478
Hey everyone. This forum has been very useful for me and many others. I just wanted to know regarding withdrawal of card F after divorce with Belgian partner. Anyone having personal experience or information related to this matter of divorce in ...
@woodcook .How did it go with you.i am in the same situation.its now 3 months since I got the new F card in waiting for immigration decision.just wondering.what did they decide? Read More
Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712
Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...
Hello,I renewed my F card in August after I got a letter from gemeente for renewal,after two weeks I got a letter to collect my card.I got an Fcard.but during the time of F card renewal I was told that F+ card takes 5 months to process,but I had ... Read More
Get married in belgium with type c visa by Cherryblossoms1220
Hi Please if anyone can help me I am resident in the UK but my fiance who is an EU citizen (romanian) is residing in Belgium, i have schengen visa for 2 years 90/180. We wish to get married and stay in belgium. Will i be allowed to get married in ...
@Shawn Richard Sarfo Hi there,I would advise you to invite her first to visit you for a month or two.then she goes back.and you can visit her too.this is because when applying papers for marriage approval you will be asked for proof of your ... Read More
Divorce guidance and Withdraw F Card by Zer-nis
HelloMy friend stayed only 1 year in Belgium and have a F Card. Her child is Belgium Nationalise. She's having a Integration and 1.2 diploma. Now she wanted divorce but she didn't work yet. Does her child whom having Nationality secure her to ...
If she is having domestic violence, first she should go to OCMW or CAW and ask for help and the way forward.she can also report her case to the police that is if it's about abuse.she will get help...for the F-card I don't know Read More
What to do if a tenant does not pay the rent by Gonefullcircle
I rent a property in downtown Brussels.The tenant has not paid the rent for over 3 months.What can i do to evict him?Can i cut off the electric and water (he is on a fixed fee for services, which are still in my name)
Get a lawyer... Read More
F card situation after divorce by user3721
Greetings,I have a question regarding the situation of my F card after divorce, sadly we came to an agreement of divorce with my ex and decided to seperate our paths. Now I recieved a letter from the commune to extend my F card and I applied for it, ...
@user3721 the most important thing is that they can't deport you.deportation occurs with various reasons.for your case they can give you on F+ or just another F card.so don't worry . Read More
Marriage to a Belgian as a non Eu citizen by Sharon Ndutakimani
How can my bf and I get married in Belgium. Him and I have been dating long distantly for 5 months now and we鈥檇 like to live together and be together. We haven鈥檛 seen each other in person before just through video and this would be the ...
@Sharon Ndutakimani hey sharon mi ni mwenzako kutoka nyumbani....tunaeza ongea mahali pengine nkusaidie vile utafanya? nisaidie email yako ama number ya cmu.....you have a long way to go.but you will get there with time. Read More
Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712
Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...
Hello,I was married to a Belgian in 2018, but we got divorced last year december.i applied for F+ card this August but I still got an F card again.next month October I will be 5 years fully in belgium.can I still apply for citizenship? i have a ... Read More
Getting F+ card instead of F card by Guest726712
Hello everyone. I hope all are good. I want to describe my situation and know if there is a possibility of getting F+ card instead of F card. So, i have been in belgium since november 2017. Currently i have 5th card A which expires on 31st October ...
i was married to a belgian in 2018 april,got an F card in october same year but got divorced 2022 december.I applied for F+ card this year August but got an F card instead of F+card.I had acquired information on applying for nationality and was told ... Read More