Mehrdad_AS
Iranian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 17 December 2024
Applying B or L card after 5 Years stay in Belgium by eshwarraj09
Dear All, Looking for some suggestion: I received my First Work Permit on 8th Feb 2017, Reached Belgium on March 28th, 2017. My First Resident Permit Start date is July 12th, 2017. Can I apply for B or L Card in the next couple of weeks(Which means ...
Absence refers to the period during which you have no address in Belgium and therefore no valid residence permit. The municipality expects you to inform them of your temporary leaves (the time that you have no associated address). If that is the ... 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? ...
@mugeebilgen Hi Muge, noep, your current residency permit has nothing to do with your ongoing application. Unfortunately, your new residency permit will be valid for only 1 year and this 1 year will start from the day its granted. - @umutgulum ... 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
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? ...
@pranav2424 thank you very much. it really helps to know this. 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? ...
@umutgulum could you please help me a bit to understand ? Assuming the work permit component is approved in 2-4 weeks and then, after 3-4 months, you get the residence permit component, you will get an A card with 8 months of validity left?Thanks in ... Read More
A card with unlimited work rights by lafeti6379
Hello All,I got approval for my unlimited work permit.I am still on A card but now with unlimited work permit (not bound to my employer).What kind of work I can do now.I am in software industry but I am not interested in the software job any more.I ...
@umutgulum Meaning, if the work permit component is approved and then, after 3-4 months, you get the residence permit component, you will get an A card with 8 months of validity left?Thanks in advance. Read More
Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
@CelestialNocturne Just a day after the application submission. Read More
Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
Renew - BrusselApplication date: 13/02/2026WP: 15/03/2026RP: 22/05/2026Good luck, everyone. Read More
Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
@ozlemrahbari Same to me..it is the first time that it takes more than 3 months for me.. Is it renew or first time? Read More
Single permit processing 2026 by mdaliatbe
Hi all,I am creating this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here :My SP application (renewal - Change of Employer) - Region: BrusselsApplication date : 16/12/2025In treatment ...
@CelestialNocturne Is it the renewal or a first-time 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? ...
@gannam @umutgulum Understood, thanks both for clarification. Actually the confusion comes from the usual process when the person with Limited Single Permit (A card) intrupt his/her work and the dependent receive a letter from government with 3 ... 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? ...
@umutgulum What happens for the residence of your family member? Suppose that you already have a single permit and you have spouse's residencey dependent on your single permit. What happens for family member once you apply for unlimited work permit? ... Read More
L card application eligibility by jithuadm
Hello all, I was a PhD researcher between 2019 March and June 2024 in Belgium.I had a Social Security-covered grant from 2019 March until 2019 December (Exempted from tax but considered as paying tax). I had a Belgian fellowship Grant between ...
@Mu JayceeWhat considers as 'student' ? Nowadays, I see most of PhD students has scholarship contract and are getting paid.Is it a specific type of residency that lies under 'student' category? Anyone knows? Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
Is it the first time that you've applied for an unlimited work permit?If yes, the first time exactly looks like a normal Single Permit, and you go through the same procedure. Once you receive positive feedback on your work permit, the immigration ... Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@gannam Did they ask for work contract too? for the renewal I mean. Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@maharaji1984 Is having the employment contract a required document? or optional? Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@umutgulum Thanks for the explanation, it was really helpful. Do you know what document they need for renewing it? Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@residencecuriousity Thanks for the reply. Makes sense to me.Do you know what is the starting date of the residence permit? Is it dependent on the time of work authorization? Because I hear that this process may take months so I wonder when the ... Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@umutgulumMay I know the starting date of Residence Permit? Is it same as work permit approval date? Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
Does anyone know the starting date of a 1-year residence permit for an unlimited single permit? Is it equivalent to the work permit approval? Read More
Single permit processing 2025 by sarasaroub98
Hi all,I created this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here : Application date : 11/11/2024Region: Flanders WP: 02/12/2024RP: waiting
generally speaking, I think the IBZ process the residence permit based on the current A card expiration dates. The close your card expires, the earlier they get on your case to process it. Read More
Expired card by Reza Keshmir
My wife forgot to go the city hall before her identity card is expired. This happened after she had lived already for 6 years in Belgium. Now if she wants to apply for a permanent residency, is it considered a break in her stay for sure? Is there ...
A break for 6 months is fine. Read More
Single permit for job category 'others' by Mehrdad_AS
Hello, does anyone have information on this? How complicated is the process, and whether the employer has the willingness to apply for such a single permit?Regards,
@shadow98 It also seems that the employee should not be in Belgium. Have you heard this law? Read More
Single permit for job category 'others' by Mehrdad_AS
Hello, does anyone have information on this? How complicated is the process, and whether the employer has the willingness to apply for such a single permit?Regards,
anyone know about this and faced the similar situation? Read More
Single permit for job category 'others'
Hello, does anyone have information on this? How complicated is the process, and whether the employer has the willingness to apply for such a single permit?Regards, Read More
L card with PHD period by Hodaya Biske
Hello everyone,I need help in understanding the scenario. I have been living in Gent since June 2020:I did my PhD on a scholarship from Ghent University on which social security was paid for four years.Since July 2024 I have working with a Belgium ...
@ashiseverywhere Hi.As far as I know, postdoc grant holders should obtain a single permit and are not students. Are they counted as half? Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
@mehmetfirattt41 Did you have a single permit already while you applied for unlimited single permit? Is your new residence permit expiring based on the date of your previous job (the single permit you had)? or extended? Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
Is this regulation (unlimited work permit after 30months) applies to spouse of Single Permit holders who are authorized to work by law?Thank you. Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
Dear,If you already have a Single Permit and you want to apply for unlimited work permit, do you need to change your residence permit as well? going through the whole procedure of the Single Permit and A card?Thanks. Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
@ievgenfeldmann Hi. Thanks for your reply. But on what basis do they decide to grant 1-year residency or reject it? Because you may not have a contract/work (not a requirement) at the moment of applying for an unlimited single permit. Read More
Unlimited Work Permit 2024 by mehmetfirattt41
As a Turkish citizen, I applied for an unlimited single permit on September 28, 2024. It was rejected because I could not provide a 24-month pay slip. As of this month, I have 22 pay slips. The decision states that I can reapply in January 2025. ...
Hello, the ambiguity comes from the IBZ. On what basis are they going to give you a residence permit and for what duration? Usually for normal single permits the employer starts the process and sends the application (new contract, etc.) and the IBZ ... Read More