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Turkish expat in Belgium
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Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@Safiu safHi,Your resident permit will be still limited unless you don't complete full 5 years residency. (Study years count as a half of the total period). In my case, my card end date is calculated based on a 1-year period from the date of work ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@Mehrdad_ASIn my case, my card end date is calculated based on a 1-year period from the date of work permit approval by the Region, not from the date of Annex 46 approval. my work permit approval date: 22/01/2026my Annex46 date: 16/04/2026my card ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@pranav2424Which region did you apply? I applied Brussels region and it was not like that Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@Mehrdad_AS@umutgulum is right.I got my unlimited work approval on January 22nd. I recieved my annex 46 on April 16th. When I renewed my card, the validity is one year. However they started to count one year from the same date as my work permit ... Read More
Vacation days while receiving unemployment benefits
Hello everyone,My employment contract ended at the end of May, and I applied for unemployment benefits on June 2. I have a question regarding vacation days while receiving unemployment benefits. As far as I understand, unemployed people are entitled ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2026 by umutgulum
Hello all,Unlimited Single Permit Renewal (Flanders)Exp. Date: 29/05App. Date: 20/02SP: 16/03fyi guys
@pranav2424Hello! Was this your first application for an unlimited work permit, or was it a renewal application? Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@umutgulumHi!Oh really? How it is possible? Can they decrease my residence card duration? Since my last application I granted annex 47 till May 2028. By the way my contract is indefinite period. Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@umutgulumHi,Thanks a lot for the reply! I know that after the work permit approval, they will send my application to IBZ. My current RP card is valid until May 31st, 2028. In this case, is it possible for those four months to be completed more ... Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
@ozlemozdemir227 Hi,Thanks a lot for the reply! :) Read More
Unlimited Work permit Brussels by Theking123
Hello,I have a question regarding the unlimited work permit. According to the new rule, if I have worked in Brussels for 2.5 years, I am eligible to apply for an unlimited work permit. I would like to clarify a few points:What type of card is this? ...
Hello everyone,I am a Turkish citizen. I have been working as a research engineer at VUB in the Brussels-Capital Region since June 1, 2023. I completed my 30 months of employment as of December 1. I submitted my application for a permanent work ... Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
@suchitborge30Yes, it's renewal. However, the Immigration office told me that it takes 8-12 weeks, even if I mentioned to them it's renewal. But also my fist SP approval took 5 weeks after I got my WP. Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
UPDATE!I got my SP approval on Feb 7th.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello everybody! I'm waiting for Annex 46, and my process is continuing. The details about my single permit ... Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
@inesdhI received my WP in December (Dec 22nd), and I got my RP on Feb 7th. Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
Update!!!I got my SP approval on Feb 7th. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello everybody! I'm waiting for Annex 46. The details about my single permit renewal application are below; Region: ... Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
@Zoe RunUnfortunately no. During my first application period, I was outside the EU region, and I couldn't have access. However, you can ask your employer, they should have access. Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
@mhmd zalzaliI didn't get all this information by email. I follow the application platform to see my process. You can visit this website https://www.international.socialsecurity.be/working_in_belgium/en/home.html and -> click through to the ... Read More
Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123
Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...
Hello everybody! I'm waiting for Annex 46. The details about my single permit renewal application are below; Region: Brussels Country of origin: Turkey Work field: Engineering (Research Engineer at university)No-reply: 27/10/23 Admissable: 06/11/23 ... Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
@Zoe RunYou can follow your application process via this website; https://login.socialsecurity.be/idp/userType/process?requestId=wsd4oci0euhpk2ftoehjs26sr3p&domain=int&language=en Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
@Rebeccalai heyy! They sent me this email when I asked them the same question; "You should expect a processing time of approximately 8 to 12 weeks by our services. This counts from the date of the decision of the competent region." According to ... Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
Hello everybody!I'm waiting for Annex 46, and my process is continuing. The details about my single permit renewal application are below (I shared them before, but I want to remind you again);Region: BrusselsCountry of origin: TurkeyWork field: ... Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
Hi Everyone!!! The details about my single permit renewal application is below; Region: Brussels Country of origin: Turkey Work field: Engineering No-reply: 27/10/23 Admissable: 06/11/23 Additional doc request: 06/11/23 Additional doc provided: ... Read More
Single Permit Processing Time - 2023 by LarMai
I have created a new forum for you to share your dates for the Belgium single permit procedure for 2023. Please follow these guidelines when posting your information:Region: Specify the region where the permit is being processed.Country of origin: ...
Hello everyone! Did anybody receive any updates recently? (especially in Brussels region) Read More
Single Permit Processing Time - 2023 by LarMai
I have created a new forum for you to share your dates for the Belgium single permit procedure for 2023. Please follow these guidelines when posting your information:Region: Specify the region where the permit is being processed.Country of origin: ...
@LarMaiRegion: BrusselsCountry of origin: TurkeyWork field: Engineering (at university)No-reply: 27/10/23Admissable: 06/11/23Additional doc request: 06/11/23Additional doc provided: 08/11/23Work permit: waitingResidence permit: waiting Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
@ippscorpAre you from EU or non-EU citizen? Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Ralph Bou ghanemYes, I already read this website. But as I said, the common can't give my new Annex 49 until I give my new Annex 46 document to them. My first application was like that. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Ralph Bou ghanemHello, thank you for your answer. I know that document. In my case, it's Annex 49, a kind of temporary work permit document as you said. However, I can't able to get this document until my single permit (Annex 46) is approved. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hello Everyone, My residence permit card will expire on December 31st. HR department applied for my second single permit procedure again on October 27th (it is a renewal). Is it possible to receive both WP and RP approval by December 21st? After I ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@Hiba Fathima P. S Did you receive work and residence permits (=single permit) in one month? Read More
Single Permit March 2023 processing by berna polat71
My application is sent on 9th of March and it found admissible in 17th of April. Since then there is no news about my work permit and apperantly it is sent to another government agency/third partner/manager (I called the economy of immigration ...
Hello Everyone,I have a question for all of you about the single permit.I moved to Brussels last June. (single permit + work visa). I got my residence permit card at the end of July. It'll expire on December 31st because my work permit was given ... Read More