umutgulum
Turkish expat in Belgium
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Registration: 05 August 2025
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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 ...
@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