pranav2424
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 16 February 2026
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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