pranav2424
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 16 February 2026
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@Typical For renewal, ask commune. Nothing is online. Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@Typical The work part has a sentence in the PDF..that it is sent to ministry for annex 46 and DONT CONTACT the employment department now. Because employment department has done its job. Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@Gvad45 This question needs to be asked to commune. I said what is written in the rule. Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
@Safiu saf You may stop working but for renewal of the residence part after one year, they require last 3 months pay slip. Read More
Unlimited work permit and annexe 46 by Safiu saf
Hello,I am a non-EU national and currently employed in Belgium. I recently received an unlimited work permit from the Brussels-Capital Region (issued on 04/05/2026). I have the following questions:1. How long does it usually take to receive Annex ...
You will receive annex 46 in august sometime. It will be A permit. Student is counted as half so 3 years counted as 1.5 years.New validity will be 1 year from the date of issue of annex 46. So it will be August 2027 validity 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 applied in Brussels. But annex 46 is processed from same place for everyone in Belgium. 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 No..the new A card will be valid for 1 year, from the date annex 46 was approved. In the mail from the ministry of interior, the mention the validity date CLEARLY.I applied on January 2, 2026. Work part was approved on January 9th 2026. ... Read More
L card request rejected by Kenzie marisa
Hi ,I have been staying in Belgium for 5years now.and I moved to local contract 2 years back paying social security an tax. And I have not taken any break between both jobs when I applied for L card , it was rejected saying that I was detached ...
@@Tomkar In L card... commune does NOT MATTER. Rejection comes from ministry... Read More
L card request rejected by Kenzie marisa
Hi ,I have been staying in Belgium for 5years now.and I moved to local contract 2 years back paying social security an tax. And I have not taken any break between both jobs when I applied for L card , it was rejected saying that I was detached ...
@Kenzie marisa It it was overseas contract. ..no one can help you out...its clearly mentioned...secondment or expat contract etc is NOT COUNTED 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 ...
@Sabri rer He HAD TO START new job Only after getting PR... because company fired him..so he HAD NO PERMISSION FOR ANY JOB..he found job 1-2 months AFTER application for PR...but start date was AFTER GETTING PR..so he Waited for 5 months to start ... 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 ...
@Sabri rer I have seen a colleague losing job after application..he got his PR..no impact..It happened in late 2025. 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
@NarutoTN Only thing which wallonia controls is..WORK PART....the residence part is done at a single for everyone in Belgium...Brussels does work part in 5 days..flanders in 1 month.. wallonia should be in between ideally.. 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 ...
@callonafo Because in Brussels..the rule is different and in flanders the rule is DIFFERENT.FLANDERS REQUIRES computes test etc..Brussels DOES NOT require it. But for applying in Brussels, you need to RESIDE IN BRUSSELS. 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
@Han25 You can wait..just make sure that your card is valid on return date. Usually the A card is valid for 2 years for flanders..ie u apply after 4 years. But a card is valid till 6 years..so..its ok 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
@Han25 Hello...many times it may not be necessary to wait for my career website.My 4 years completed on 3rd January 2025. I applied on 2nd January. And it was approved in 5 working days. Brussels region. Read More
L card : job change after approval by Akshaya Ayp
Hello, I applied for Lcard in October 2025 and in March 2026 after 5 months of waiting i went to the commune (molenbeek). Who told me they didn't recieve any news from immigration so i will automatically be granted the L card. I recieved a note ...
@Naouel cherif Thats what happenes when people don't research..in flanders, 90% mails are being delivered . If something is being sent from federal government then it WON'T reach u..as it has to pass through brusssels.Wallonia hs 50% mail delivery. ... Read More
L card : job change after approval by Akshaya Ayp
Hello, I applied for Lcard in October 2025 and in March 2026 after 5 months of waiting i went to the commune (molenbeek). Who told me they didn't recieve any news from immigration so i will automatically be granted the L card. I recieved a note ...
@Akshaya Ayp That can be asked only at the time of applying the card. Ask commune again. They might help you. Read More
L card : job change after approval by Akshaya Ayp
Hello, I applied for Lcard in October 2025 and in March 2026 after 5 months of waiting i went to the commune (molenbeek). Who told me they didn't recieve any news from immigration so i will automatically be granted the L card. I recieved a note ...
@Akshaya Ayp Postal strike is going on for 24 days now. In Brussels..they are NOT DELIVERING ANYTHING for 24 days. 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
@hana.2025 Read my previous posts. I received work part on January 10th and residence part on april 10th.So calculate your date by this information. Read More
Rejection of permanent residence in Belgium by krish2190
Dear group ,My apologize if similar question has been addressed already. I would like to ask for your advice regarding my permanent residence application.- As a non-eu citizen, I moved to Belgium in 2020 as a posted employee (secondment) and have ...
@nyamani77 SINGLE permit with limited access is valid for 90 days after job loss. But Unlimited work permit is valid for 1 year straight. It requires some years of work before eligible to apply. It takes 13 weeks in Brussels to get approved..work ... Read More
Rejection of permanent residence in Belgium by krish2190
Dear group ,My apologize if similar question has been addressed already. I would like to ask for your advice regarding my permanent residence application.- As a non-eu citizen, I moved to Belgium in 2020 as a posted employee (secondment) and have ...
@nyamani77 There is an alternative way. You should have applied unlimited work permit. In this, the card is not taken away in job loss. Now also, you can apply for it. Unlimited work permit.its free. Read More
Rejection of permanent residence in Belgium by krish2190
Dear group ,My apologize if similar question has been addressed already. I would like to ask for your advice regarding my permanent residence application.- As a non-eu citizen, I moved to Belgium in 2020 as a posted employee (secondment) and have ...
@Viva1502 Secondment does not count man. Its mentioned everywhere..its very well known for years.. Read More
Rejection of permanent residence in Belgium by krish2190
Dear group ,My apologize if similar question has been addressed already. I would like to ask for your advice regarding my permanent residence application.- As a non-eu citizen, I moved to Belgium in 2020 as a posted employee (secondment) and have ...
@krish2190 The rule was changed in 2021 or sometime.Its clearly mentioned EVERYWHERE that secondment does NOT count towards anything. U can't even get unlimited work permit with secondment years. So .no point to appeal. 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
This was my first application for unlimited work permit.In renewal, ONYL residence Part is renewed. No need for work part renewal. 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 ...
L card takes 5 months. That's why I am asking for B card. 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 ...
How do I get B card?..my A card expires exactly after 5 years of residence..after that, commune gives B card by default?I am working for 5 years. 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 ...
@gafarvictoir No you don't qualify. It clearly says..if work permit is from OUTSIDE BRUSSSELS..then you need 48 months.. 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 .
The commune should allow more days.I got my residence permit first time for unlimited work permit. It took 90 days for residence part to be processed.Work part was done in 5 days. Read More
Expat regime by Ingrid Carvalho
Hi all! I received a job offer in Belgium, and I currently live in Amsterdam. From my precise address I鈥檓 around 140km from the Belgium border, but not sure how it is calculated for expat regime purposeshas anyone faced something similar ...
Expat regime has been abolished in Belgium 3 years back. The transition regime also ended. 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 ...
Yes..it was me..i received residence part on 10th april. Work part on 9th January.It was for unlimited work permit. 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 ...
Then you may need to wait for one month more. Till 10th May or 4 weeks more. The 13-17 weeks count from 9th February unfortunately. 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 ...
@hana.2025 When was your work part approved? The exact date. 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 ...
No one knows frankly. I applied for unlimited single permit. My work part was approved on 9th January 2026. I got my residence part today ie 10 april 2026. 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 ...
I applied on 2nd January 2026鈥� in Brussels. Work part received on 9th January i.e.just 5 working days I received my residence part on 10th April 2026.Unlimited single permit complete. 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
Applied 02 January 2026WP 9th January Brusssels鈥� its very fast just 5 working days for WPI received my residence part on 10th April 2026. 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 ...
Unlimited work permit.Applied on 2nd January 2026.Work part Brusssels region..10th January 2026Residence part 10th April 2026. is today.Validity is 10april 2027.My original A card was valid till 2028 January.Unlimited residency reduces it to april ... 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 ...
I submitted for brusssels region. They proceed with work perk extremely quickly. 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 ...
Submitted unlimited work permit on 2nd January 2026.Work permit part 9th January.Residence part today 10th April 2026.Unlimited residency is valid till 10th April 2027. 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 ...
It all depends on work permit grant date. So, your date of reference is 2nd February. 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
Applied 02 January 2026WP 9th January Brusssels鈥� its very fast just 5 working days for WP.Residence permit waiting as of 20th March 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 What happens to the spouse of the unlimited work permit holder?? Does the spouse ID card also renewed for 1 year only? Or spouse ID CARD VALIDITY is de linked from the primary person? Read More
Unlimited work permit Renewal by gabawo9189
Hello Team,I got my unlimited work permit in Brussel with 3 years of Job on single permit with A card.But my residence permit was approved for 1 year.Now that 1 year is about to over So I have started my residence renewal again.Will the new ...
Yes.. normally its granted for 1 year till 5 years are completed.Can you answer what it your renewed time period..by now it would have been already approved. Read More
Work contract ended during L card review - Unemployment benefits by Diegote22
Hi Everyone! im trying some luck.Basically Im trying to find some people with similar experience as mine.I am non EU worker and could successfully apply for the permanent residence in Brussels to get the L card (I have worked 5+ years as a postdoc) ...
@Diegote22 So, chomage can also be applied while a person has unlimited work permit? 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 ...
@lafeti6379 For how long is your NEW A card valid? After u got the unlimited work permit. 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 ...
Can A person apply for nationaliity on B card?Or L card is a mandatory pre requirement for obtaining citizenship? 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? ...
@ozlemozdemir227 Your residence part which you received after unlimited work permit. Is valid for how many years? Read More