umutgulum
Turkish expat in Belgium
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Registration: 05 August 2025
Unlimited Single Permit 2026 by umutgulum
Hello all,Unlimited Single Permit Renewal (Flanders)Exp. Date: 29/05App. Date: 20/02SP: 16/03fyi guys
@TJ_Bel Hi,you can travel as long as you are having a valid residency card at the moment you are traveling. Decision can be given while you are traveling, that is not a problem. when you are back, you will apply for your new ID card. 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
@gafarvictoir Hi,You better apply on 1st of June yourself for indefinite work permit. Most likely you will receive it within 2 months if you are eligible. When your indefinite work permit is issued, your employer does not need to apply for an ... 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
Hi,I applied on 20/02 and got it on 16/03. Read More
Residency renewal ( A card Unlimited work ) by Naouel cherif
Hi everyone ,I would like to hear from people who have submitted the residence renewal recently ( Card "A" unlimited work ), and how long it took to receive decision from office des etrangers ?Thank you .
@Naouel cherif Hi,there are few timelines people have shared in other unlimited work permit related topics but to be given short answer, it varies from one application to another. My extension application took 3 weeks to be concluded. I heard some ... 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 ...
@jfaroald Hi,not hearing from IBZ for 4 months doesn鈥檛 mean that it will be granted, unfortunately. I am sure you will hear from them quite soon. Normally, they would inform you when you call them. Try to call them once more, you may get more ... 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 ...
@zayneb166 Hi,its both your work permit and residency permit will be renewed. The whole process varies from application to another but takes somewhere around 4 months. good luck 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 ...
@dee_keem I asked my wife to send an email to commune stating that I have received my single permit and it can be added to her application file. She sent also the copy of my SP in that email. I am not sure if commune has done anything. Our ... 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 ...
@jaaloukjoseph Hi !as far as I know, all Visa D application are forwarded to IBZ before being granted. Mine was also sent to IBZ despite I was having a single permit. In my case, it took months to receive the visa, but there was an investigation for ... 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 ...
@User_0409 Hello again,my wife has already got an acceptance for the family reunification extension application. it has been 2-3 weeks since she applied.Fyi 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 ...
@User_0409 Hi,As far as I know, it is not possible to track your family reunification extension application. It is commune sending the all documents to IBZ, when they hear from IBZ, they will let you know. it is normal that you have not had any ... Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2026
Hello all,Unlimited Single Permit Renewal (Flanders)Exp. Date: 29/05App. Date: 20/02SP: 16/03fyi guys 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?
Unlimited Single Permit RenewalExp. Date: 29/05App. Date: 20/02SP: 16/03fyi guys 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 ...
@pranav2424 That depends on what status your spouse has. If you have a family reunification, then it is linked to your permit. 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 ...
@durmazaysegul10 you better call them, if you'd wait enough on the line, an employee will give you more info about ur file & when to hear the result from IBZgood luck 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 ...
@abolfazl karimi You need to renew it every year as IBZ wants to see if you are still empoyed 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 ...
@pranav2424 Its for 1 year which starts from the date ur work permit is issued. 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 Nothing changes on spouse鈥檚 status. Since you will have a new expiry date when you obtain your indefinite work permit, when renewal time comes for your spouse, his/her new expiry date of residency will be the same as yours. The ... 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?
@gannam thanks a lot for the information 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?
@gabawo9189 Legally, if your RP expires, you鈥檙e not allowed to leave Belgium. 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?
Has anyone applied for RP extension after 1 year of obtaining the indefinite work permit so far ? If so, how long does it take to get the extension ? I mean the processing timeThanks 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聽 and yes, despite you are having a indefinite contract 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 I know that is annoying but that how indefinite work permit works in Belgium. This permit gives you a freedom to work for any kind of occupation for any employer. So, IBZ wants to be sure that your are employed and not getting any ... 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?
@amri_aymen86 as Mehrdad has also mentioned, for the first time application it is exactly the same procedure as single permit. Once your residency permit is granted, you will be informed. Then you will need to make an appointment via commune to ask ... 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 ...
@Ardaesk Hi Arda,Residency permit applications in IBZ usually take almost 4 months, maybe even more. Applications that are being applied from Turkey take even more sometimes. It mostly depends on your employer and the region you have applied for. ... 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? ...
@mugeebilgenHi 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. 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? ...
Hi Muge,indefinite work permit will be granted in 2-4 weeks but your file will be forwarded to IBZ for residency permit, which will take up to 4 months to receive the decision. good luck Read More
Unlimited Single Permit Flanders by Nov Rain87
Hello,In december I will complete 4 years residing in Flander Region with card A, but during this period I didn't work all the time, (I worked more than 3.6 years).Am I eligible to apply for unlimited single permit, or I must complete 4 years of ...
@manju618 Hi,4 years rule is not the same for everyone. It depends on where you are from and where you are applying from ( which region ). If we assume that it is 4 years for you, then your application willbe rejected if they respond it within 4 ... Read More
Impact of unpaid leave on eligibility for L card by monamiia
Hello,Does having a total of 10 days of unpaid leave have any impact on the requirement of five years of uninterrupted work for the L card, while remaining continuously employed under an active employment contract?
@monamiia Hi, noep it does not have any impact on your Pr application.good luck 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?
@amri_aymen86 yes, you will have to renew it every year through the commune. even though you have a permanent work permit, your RP extension application will take weeks to get. I suggest you to apply 3 months prior your expiry date. good luck 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?
@amri_aymen86That is for very first work permit only. When you have changed your existing and valid work permit into the indefinite period, you can keep working as long as you have a valid residency permit. Now, you will have a new residency permit, ... 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
@Ardaesk It takes around 4 months to get residency permit approval. It may take longer when you apply from abroad. Sanirim Turkiye鈥檇en basvuruyosunuz. Daha da uzun zaman alabilir cunku oradan basvurular ayrica detayli inceleniyor. bol sans, ... 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?
@Rahul Ganti There is no 5 years residency condition to apply for unlimited work permit. I got my approval after having 24 months paylsips (im turkish and have my wife here with me) and i had 25 months in Belgium at that time. Since you will have a ... Read More
Query on annex while work permit is in progress by Curious2026
I would be switching jobs while being on Card-A. New employer will be raising the work permit. I would like to know what happens if RP card expires before the work authorization is received. Is the application enough to receive an temporary annex ...
You will receive an temp. annex ( its annex 15 or 16 don鈥檛 really remember) while waiting for your new permits. In the meantime, you will not be able to work until your new work permit is granted. Application would be enough to receive temp ... Read More
Integration test by Nnajiu
Hello Guys,Anyone taken or did the integration test or exams after the 60 hours course either from BON or BAPA in Brussels? Care to share the type.of questions you remembered being asked? Thanks in advance
I am not sure what are Bon or Bapa but integration test is quite easy to pass. No need to study. you can find some of the questions that are being asked before if you google it.Good luck 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?
@ozlemozdemir227 i used to renew my permits every year on September and because it was right after summer vacation period, it was taking months to renew it. Starting from next year, its gonna be on May, which i assume renewing to residency permit ... 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?
@math7612 you better apply for an extension 3 months prior through the commune (gemeentehuis) of where you live. 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.
@Mehrdad_AS If you are appying from Flanders check the link: https://login.socialsecurity.be/idp/userType/processrequestId=WALI_a1jgqxtoaxahxm5kuqntuqlfy&domain=int&language=en 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?
@Mehrdad_AS it will start from the month your indefinite work permit application is approved and will be valid for 1 year. 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.
@Mehrdad_AS in my case, my latest temp. residency permit was going to expire on September 2024, I have applied for indefinite work permit on April and got the approval on May. It was given only for 1 year, which is going to be expired next year on ... 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
@Ramakrishnan Ramar Sorry I didn鈥檛 understand what you are applying or waiting for ? 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
@Luke Blackkmost of the time, the decision is given short after they request additional documents. You may hear from them soon. 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
Application Date: 05/04/2025Admissible: 29/04/2025WP: 29/04/2025 (starting from 29/05)SP: 20/08/2025This is my indefinite work permit application but I think treatment for residency permits doesn't differ. so it gives you an idea for processing ... 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?
Unlimited Work Permit ApplicationApplication Date: 05/04/2025Admissible: 29/04/2025WP: 29/04/2025 (starting from 29/05)SP: 20/08/2025 Good Luck eveyone 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
I am afraid the rejection letter will be delivered to your employer. If this would be the case already, you would have received an update from your employer I guess. As we discussed before, call or email IBZ, thats the easiest way to learn whether ... 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
@Zinochi543 No, They will contact with your employer if the extra documents are needed. Your full name and birthday will be enough to ask the details about your file. I see that you are worried a lot. Do not pls. You will hear from them eventually. 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
@Zinochi543IBZ emailinfodesk@ibz.fgov.be 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
@Zinochi543 if you are not able to reach your employer, you can call IBZ directly or send them an email describing your situation. I would say since it is a new company and is your first application, additional documents may have been requested from ... 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
@Zinochi543 Hi, no worry. I have applied on April, got my work permit at the end of April, which is valid from May 25. I called IBZ and they said they take this May 25 date into consideration when it comes to assess the application. They also said ... 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
@Zinochi543Hi,no worry. I have applied on April, got my work permit at the end of April, which is valid from May 25. I called IBZ and they said they take this May 25 date into consideration when it comes to assess the application. They also said ... 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
Hi,Single Permit means combined permit that has both work and residency permit. So holding a single permit means also having a Annex 46. I assume you have received your work permit and ur file now is being forwarded to IBZ for residency permit. It ... 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
@sham13 Thanks 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?
My work permit has been granted on April 29, still no residency permit yet. The indefinite work permit has started on May 25, and when I called IBZ, they said the residency permit decision will be given at very end of this month. fyi guys 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
@sham13Hi,from which region did apply from ? 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?
Application Date: 05/04/2025 WP: 29/04/2025 RP: still waiting my current single permit expires at the end of September. Do you think I should apply for an extension of my latest single permit or I request temp. annex until RP for my indefinite ... 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?
@Nadeem Irfandocuments: Pay slips, card(s) and permits, employment contract, identity proof and health insurance. i have applied before my current single permit expires. So i don鈥檛 think you should go for both applications, indefinite single ... 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?
Application Date: 05/04/2025WP: 29/04/2025RP: still waitingmy current single permit expires at the end of September. Do you think I should apply for an extension of my latest single permit or I request temp. annex until RP for my indefinite single ... Read More