Mehrdad_AS
Iranian expat in Belgium
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Iranian
Registration: 17 December 2024
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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