Srizzy
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 15 October 2024
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Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@hssn601 They are looking to take out this clause of 5 years continuos work replacing the language requirement. Again, this is under discussion, has not been passed yet. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@arjunprasad2143 Ok. If you go with the route of 5 years of continuous work for the integration part then how will you get language as well? My line of thinking is, if you show 5 years of continuous work then proving language separately is not ... Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
@hermito The link is unavailableThanks for the info Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
So long story short - if you have an A card (single permit) and have worked 5 years continuously for a local belgian employer - you can directly apply for a L card? Is my thought process right for this topic? Once permanent card is secured, ... Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@arjunprasad2143Per the link you sent, the below can be found right at the end of the conditions for the 5 different scenarios: General noteIf you prove your social integration, you automatically prove your linguistic knowledge. Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Mia0210 The language requirement + integration s in effect for everyone regardless of the years worked? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2026 by callonafo
Hi everyone,Let鈥檚 use this topic to share experiences and information about obtaining Belgian nationality in 2026, so we can gather useful and up to date details in one place.To make the information complete and easy to compare, it would be ...
@Tanvirul Hoque Is the language requirement and social integration now mandatory even if one has 5 years of continuous work? Read More
L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F
Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un s茅jour l茅gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...
@gbsc0609 In my residence history the date with my house address is 5 Jan 2022. So per your comment I can apply for L card from 5th Jan 2027? Been working continuously for the last 4 years with an A card. Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
The previous Brussels Times article states this: "consisting of a citizenship test (showing an understanding of the neutrality of the government and equality between men and women) and a language test" - Will this be applicable even if you 5 years ... Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
In my case I have been working for 4 years straight and expect to work for a few more years. My whole conundrum is that this language requirement applies to this case as well. So if someone has been working for 5 years straight this will not be ... Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
There is a latest Brussels times article that states that language requirement is a must. Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
Have any changes been brought to the nationality path in light of what was shared above? Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ... Read More
New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
I personally have not seen any use in this as it involves renewing every year. I feel this rule change creates a moral hazard for being stable in a job for future PR purposes and citizenship. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
first date of registration at the commune. - is this the date on your annexe 49 or on your physical card? Read More