solexhonda
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Travelling outside europe without wp but with valid RP card by vikas112dubey
Dear all i have a question regarding my current WP situation. I am a non-EU national working in Brussels. i have recently changed my employer. and my single permit process is under progress. I already have received the work permit approval , now ...
Status of your WP should not affect the usage of your Residence permit so you should be good to travel. However as this is a new system of combined/single WP/RP procedure, please check with your cityhall for confirmation but imo you should be fine. Read More
Need help with WP extension
While you are here, extension of current WP is done here itself. Think logically, its a work permit and if you're here and working why would you need to return to your country to get an extension. Read More
UK Transit Visa by Ranjith Chammanthraj
Dear All I am planning to travel to Brussels via London. Do i need a transit Visa? I have a valid type D visa and also a US visa. Website says i can travel if i have above two but i want to confirm if anyone has travelled ...
You are ok. Having one of these is sufficient to transit via Heathrow. Read More
Cancellation of Residence card application by Rameshbh33
I recently joined my hubby in Belgium as a dependant. My visa duration is over and we have applied for my residence card. Now I got a situation to leave Belgium. My residence card process is still in process, would like to know is there any way to ...
Looks like either you will need to wait till the RP is approved and physically issued to you (recommended option) or go back and reapply for the visa when you are ready to come back again and then reapply for the RP once you're back here. Read More
Travel to the USA holding temporary resident card by lohithkorp
Hello here... Thank you in Advance! :) I would like to know the possibility and procedure to apply for a visiting VISA to the USA. I am currently living with my family in Belgium with a Work permit and the Alien Resident Card (the temporary ...
Yes you can of course apply for a US tourist/business B1/B2 visa being on a Belgian residence permit A. You will most likely get a 10 yr multiple entry even if its your first application. Just ensure that you fill up all the correct info on DS160 ... Read More
Permanent Residence (Card type B) by Coolstallone
Hi, I completed my five years of residence in Belgium, not sure if the five years is completed for My residence card. I came in June,2013 and I have applied my B card in July,2019. Can there be any problem if B card is applied some time before the ...
Yes a deregistration means a gap and you now start you're new 5 yr calculation from the issuance date on your ID card - so XY - Jan - 2018. Read More
Arrived in Belgium. What to do next? by 1andonly
Hi I just moved to Belgium with a WP. I have around 8 days to register in a commune I intend to live - which is Leuven for now. But I have not found an accommodation yet and not sure within 8 days I will be able to confirm one. How can I register ...
https://www.be-housing.be/en You can rent a room for a day/week/year and yes you can use this for registration. Read More
Change of Status from Employee to Student or Dependent by ElifA
Hello, I work here in Belgium for 1 year and I currently hold a work permit B. My husband started to work here 1 year before I did and he holds a work permit B as well. We have non-EU citizenship. We have declared that we are married but we did ...
"If I become a phd student and quit my job, my time here as an employee does not count for citizenship?" Yes that is correct. But see my next point. "By the time my husband gets the citizenship, I would be here for 5 years, would I ... Read More
Change of Status from Employee to Student or Dependent by ElifA
Hello, I work here in Belgium for 1 year and I currently hold a work permit B. My husband started to work here 1 year before I did and he holds a work permit B as well. We have non-EU citizenship. We have declared that we are married but we did ...
The premise of my explanation is that she has already indicated that she wants to become his dependent. Of course the best course of action is that she continues to work on WP B for 5 years and then she gets PR + ctz on her own merits. Read More
Change of Status from Employee to Student or Dependent by ElifA
Hello, I work here in Belgium for 1 year and I currently hold a work permit B. My husband started to work here 1 year before I did and he holds a work permit B as well. We have non-EU citizenship. We have declared that we are married but we did ...
No, you're not getting the point. For Ctz there are 2 options: 1. Work 5 years without a break in contract, or if there is a break then contract A that ends this friday and contract B that starts next Monday (basically no break) + PR card + ... Read More
Change of Status from Employee to Student or Dependent by ElifA
Hello, I work here in Belgium for 1 year and I currently hold a work permit B. My husband started to work here 1 year before I did and he holds a work permit B as well. We have non-EU citizenship. We have declared that we are married but we did ...
1. Yes 2. Yes If your end desire is for both of you to get PR and Belgian citizenship then you have to be very careful with the Belgian system. Once you become his dependent your status resets to 0 but then once he completes 5 years on WP B then he ... Read More
Letter for De-registration of Residence Permit by RobHaub
Hi, I am an Indian currently employed in Belgium. I will be changing my company to a Belgium employer. My Current company is sending me back to India to complete the formalities. As per their policy I have to de-register my residence permit. I ...
Avoid deregistering from Belgium because in case in the future when it comes for PR this will count as a break and you will have to start your 5 years all over again for PR eligibility. Most likely you dont need to deregister and confirm that with ... Read More
CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IN BELGIUM by Anindya_C
Hi, My new company, where I am going to join, has started the procedure to change the work permit/single permit from my current company to their name. Do anyone know how much time generally it's taking now a days to change the employer name in ...
Yes but there's nothing called transfer. You're new comp applies for a new WP B and when that gets approved, you go to the city hall and they do the rest. just ensure you give the mandated notice period to the old employer. Also ensure ... Read More
Bank refused credit card application because I am Syrian! by Waleedov
After trying to apply online for 3 times and getting a generic refusal message with no specific reason, I went to the bank branch to ask. An the beginning, the employee himself didn't understand why my application is refused as I am meeting all ...
Try Deutsche Bank Belgium as well. https://www.deutschebank.be/nl/index.html and go to one of their branches for an application https://public.deutschebank.be/contact/contactHome-nl.html Read More
Tax - procedure and how it's done in Brussels by maria_maria123
hello everybody, I am happy here in Brussels and now its time to do my taxes or to do my tax return for the past year. I've been here since September 2018. Does any of you know how it is done? I know that some paper should arrive to my home ...
Did you by chance have expat tax rate with the employer which is not showing up? If so then you need to have all taxes calculated by the tax company of your employer. Read More
Resident Permit : Written as "arbeidsmarkt onbeperkt" by pravinkumr84
Dear All, I have a resident permit ill March 2020. In the backside of it - it is written "arbeidsmarkt onbeperkt". By translation, i found that unlimited access to employment market. Does it mean that i dont need a new work permit if i ...
On the front side of your card, does it say B card or A card? If its B then yes you can work for any employer with no more need for a work permit. Read More
Brussels Work Permit Visa Application by Kumarani
Hi, I have created this new thread for the work permit visa application as I think it鈥檚 a slight different situation to what I have been reading in most of the threads. So our situation is : my husband has applied for work permit visa for ...
That is something the Belgian embassy in the UK can tell you. Ideally its best to apply from the UK only but confirm with the embassy if India is a possibility. Read More
Mom's Family Visit visa application - Advice/Help by amarimuthu
Dear All, I need an information regarding my Mom鈥檚 Family visit application from India to Belgium. I live with my wife in Brussels and we are expecting a baby in the month of August. My mom will be visiting us for the period of 3 months and ...
Apart from all the documents that are utilized for your mom's application the strongest documents you need to include is the 3bis form of support/responsibility and 3- 6 months bank statements and 3-6 months salary slips from your side. From ... Read More
Accommodation Zavantem ?
If its Deloitte in Diegem then Evere would be a good place to live. Lots of Indians live there. If its Deloitte outside the airport then you can live anywhere that connects to the airport by train. Evere, Leuven, Brussels itself, etc wherever you ... Read More
Accommodation Zavantem ?
Zaventem is a good place to live especially if the person working works in Zaventem/Diegem area especially from a commute perspective. Where is the work place? Read More
Brussels Work Permit Visa Application by Kumarani
Hi, I have created this new thread for the work permit visa application as I think it鈥檚 a slight different situation to what I have been reading in most of the threads. So our situation is : my husband has applied for work permit visa for ...
Its best to wait till you both get your visas to come to Belgium and then go to India before you enter Belgium. Once you have your visas in hand you can enter from any country. Read More
International Schools in Belgium by aksbanerji
Hi! My company is looking to move me to Brussels to set up our operations their and I will be moving with my brother, who is 14 years old. Since I am about 15 years older than him (I've been a father figure to him all my life), I am thinking it ...
Please dont stay in Waterloo and commute to Brussels. You will be in heavy traffic twice a day. Stay close by to your office in Brussels or better the Tervuren/Kraainem/Wezembeek Oppem area where they are lots of expats but on the expensive side but ... Read More
non-EU spouse work permit and permanent residence by shaggyboi
Hi Folks I'm a non-EU permanent resident, holding the type B, 5 year residence permit recently. My wife is non-EU and has been living with me for the last 2.5 years as a dependent. A few questions: 1) Can my wife apply for the 5 year residence ...
One correction to #4. Once you get citizenship, you're wife should apply for the F-card (Spouse of EU/BE citizen). Processing time is 6 months and once that's approved she can work without a WP. Read More
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
The other option is to take up residence at apart hotels till you get your residence permit and once you have it then you can look for apartments to rent. Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
The process is a bit weird but yes you first get the A card and then you immediately apply for the B card. It dosent make sense but thats the way it is. So basically now that you got ure last A card go and apply for the B card. You dont have to wait ... Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
Yes as per some new rules after 5 years you now have to request for it. Earlier it used to be that one would automatically get RP B when the 6th WP was approved and you applied for the consequent RP. So basically you now have to go and request it ... Read More
Short term visa for relative on a limited residence permit card by rohitk2
Hi, I am living in Belgium since 3.5 years. I have a limited residence permit card (has to be renewed every year) and work permit D. Me and my wife are both working in an engineering company. My sister-in-law wants to visit us in August and she ...
Now if the option to change the dynamics of the invite as mentioned by Aneesh above starts getting difficult (as the application is already lodged) then see if its possible to withdraw that old application and apply afresh with the new info. Of ... Read More
Short term visa for relative on a limited residence permit card by rohitk2
Hi, I am living in Belgium since 3.5 years. I have a limited residence permit card (has to be renewed every year) and work permit D. Me and my wife are both working in an engineering company. My sister-in-law wants to visit us in August and she ...
Yes that is right. If you have a residence permit A, you cannot legally act as a guarantor. That means you cannot get an Annex 3bis, which is the document for support. So in this case, your SIL will have to show her own funds for the duration of ... Read More
Query regarding Work permit B application by BelgExpat4
I am an Indian living with my spouse in Belgium. My work permit B expired last month and now my employer wants me to return to India. As my husband is also working in Belgium, I do not want to go back to India. So, only feasible solution for me is ...
What is not clear is that you say your last wp was rejected and you say you are still currently employed. When is your current wp valid till? Could you please specify expiry dates of your current WP and RP? Read More
Query regarding Work permit B application by BelgExpat4
I am an Indian living with my spouse in Belgium. My work permit B expired last month and now my employer wants me to return to India. As my husband is also working in Belgium, I do not want to go back to India. So, only feasible solution for me is ...
Each application is judged on its own merit so as long as you fulfill the conditions for a WP B application you should be ok. What was the reason for the earlier rejection anyway? Was it the same one that you ended up working on after it got ... Read More
Query regarding Work permit B application by BelgExpat4
I am an Indian living with my spouse in Belgium. My work permit B expired last month and now my employer wants me to return to India. As my husband is also working in Belgium, I do not want to go back to India. So, only feasible solution for me is ...
As you're WP B is already expired Im guessing that ure RP is expiring soon in a couple of months. In this circumstance given that ure running out of time, try to get a job asap..read..ASAP and if that happens then great. You can get a new RP ... Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
Oh, didnt know that. Thanks for the update Aneesh. Read More
Long term resident card - Type B card by Tubeloid
Hello All, As of 30.03.2017, I have completed 5 years of stay in Belgium. this was also confirmed by the commune. However my current resident card does not expire until 09.1.2018 could you kindly let me know how I can request for a long term ...
Yes when the 6th RP is requested as part of continuation of stay, you will get it automatically assuming there are no gaps in your stay in the past 5 years. If so, nothing for you to do now, just wait and you'll get it. One cannot ... Read More
Is it a good salary to move to Belgium? by AliceSwear
Hi dear expats, I have been offered a job in Belgium near Leuven . Please let me know if the below salary is good to live? Monthly: 1700 EUR net (after taxes) + Free Housing including Electricity, Water, Gas, Internet + Free Company Car ...
Excellent offer. Cost of apartment in Leuven + all that you mentioned is easily around 1000-1200 extra so thats an excellent saving. Plus a company car is easily worth around 400-500/month of salary. Go for it. Good deal if not excellent. Read More
Family visa appeal to refusal by DValente
Dear All, Is anyone did appeal to family reunion visa refusal and get positive answer? Please share your experience. Today I found on dofi.ibz.be. my visa status changed into WEIGERING/Refusal after 6months waiting. My husband has been living in ...
Actually now that your husband is a Belgian citizen, the documents required will be different than what was submitted for the first application. So no use thinking of an appeal, its useless anyway since the mistake was yours to begin with. Read More
58k annual Income tax
Find out from the HR what will be your monthly income (58K divided by 12 or 13.92) and then use this calculator. http://www.sd.be/loonsimulator/public/?lang=EN Read More
URGENT!!!!! WORK PERMIT B APPLICATION by marcello.ligi
Hi all, my girlfriend is non EU citizen of Serbia, she has been here in BRX for 5 month now with a visa D as a trainee at EU commission, her permit expires on March 1st. She has now found a company that would like to sponsor her and do the process ...
Ideally the WP B is applied for by the company itself (by HR) which includes the contract, their documents, your girlfriends' health certificate, etc and when the permit arrives in the cityhall they contact the HR who picks it up and gives it ... Read More
Could someone help me calculate my net income in Belgium? Thank you!
I hope this calculator helps. It has an English version too. http://www.sd.be/loonsimulator/public/?lang=EN Read More
Long term resident card for wife
No, she will get it only after she completes 5 years as your dependent. Read More
Family Reunification Applications extended to 9 months
Yes it was recently changed from 6 to 9 months. That means your commune wont have an answer till the end of the full 9 months as the information is fed from the Brussels immigration systems. Read More
Working Permit B in Brussels by MarynaMaily
Hai, I'm Maryna from Indonesia. I live in Jakarta, currently I'm still on progress waiting submission from my company to apply working permit B. Is there anyone apply this recently and know how long it's gonna needed? i will travel to ...
There is nothing for you to arrange in Brussels regarding your work permit. Your company will get notified by the authorities thats it ready and your HR will pick it from the commune. They will then send you the work permit by post to Indonesia ... Read More
Working Permit B in Brussels by MarynaMaily
Hai, I'm Maryna from Indonesia. I live in Jakarta, currently I'm still on progress waiting submission from my company to apply working permit B. Is there anyone apply this recently and know how long it's gonna needed? i will travel to ...
Work permit B takes around 3 weeks with +/- 1 week. Read More
HELP! URGENT! Work Permit for non EU married with EU citizen by marcello.ligi
Hi everyone! I need help to understand some issues with the work permit for non EU in Belgium. I will explain briefly the situation. I'm Italian and I moved in Belgium last October (2 months ago) with my girlfriend. We are in a relationship ...
A person can have residency based on many reasons. When her card arrives please post back what card type she has received. A card, F card whatever it is please inform. Read More
looking for ajob in belgium
Put your CV also on stepstone, monster, join interim agencies and also register with vdab. Read More
how to start
I think its best to use a lawyer and an accountant to help you with all your questions. Read More
HELP! URGENT! Work Permit for non EU married with EU citizen by marcello.ligi
Hi everyone! I need help to understand some issues with the work permit for non EU in Belgium. I will explain briefly the situation. I'm Italian and I moved in Belgium last October (2 months ago) with my girlfriend. We are in a relationship ...
Sorry made many changes. Here is the final one: She can work based on an approved residency card F. For her to convert from visa to residency, once you're marriage is done, she will first need to apply for her residency based on marriage to a ... Read More
Family reunion visa application with one year contract
It would depend on how long you are here already. If this is ure first year there is no historical proof that you're company/university does yr/yr contracts and would be difficult for approval. If its 2nd yr or later there is a trend and then ... Read More
desperate for work by Barsik85
hellooo socialbirds my name is Nart am 31 Syrian refugee living in Belgium for one year have in experience in Aviation (steward) for five years and two years in Czech airlines in costumer service I have been desperately looking for a job but ...
Yes Randstad are all over the country but the airport branch will know more about airport jobs than other branches. Read More
desperate for work by Barsik85
hellooo socialbirds my name is Nart am 31 Syrian refugee living in Belgium for one year have in experience in Aviation (steward) for five years and two years in Czech airlines in costumer service I have been desperately looking for a job but ...
No....what I mean is that you can go there physically and talk to the folks there in person. Sometimes going in person has more effect than an online application. I think its a Randstad office. Read More
desperate for work by Barsik85
hellooo socialbirds my name is Nart am 31 Syrian refugee living in Belgium for one year have in experience in Aviation (steward) for five years and two years in Czech airlines in costumer service I have been desperately looking for a job but ...
I'm guessing you've already seen the Brussels airport job site. http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/jobs/community_jobs/ Also there is a job center office on the top floor near the food court at the airport one above departures. Read More
Work Permit to Dependent by ashokbharadwaaj
Hi, I am an Indian working in Belgium with a work permit type B (tied to my Indian employer). My work permit will expire in month of April and I have been asked to return to India. My spouse (also an Indian) has a job here with a valid work permit. ...
Hi Narmatha, Yes I confirmed that as well. Yes its a 5 yr waiting process now. So the choice is upto you. An alternative is to continue your plan to study only as dependent and wait till your husband gets citizenship and then you can apply for an ... Read More
Work Permit to Dependent by ashokbharadwaaj
Hi, I am an Indian working in Belgium with a work permit type B (tied to my Indian employer). My work permit will expire in month of April and I have been asked to return to India. My spouse (also an Indian) has a job here with a valid work permit. ...
Hi Narmatha, Yes please DO NOT change your status as you will lose the chance to get a PR on the basis of your 3 yr dependency on your husband. Once you change your status all whatever you accumulated will get reset to 0 so please get your PR and ... Read More
Shortage jobs in Belgium by van_suso
Hello all, I'm Indian by origin, I finished my academic studies (doctorate in mathematics) in the US, and worked in academia for two years in France. I speak little French and definitely willing to improve. Currently I'm in the US working ...
Ok, I see that you want a Blue card than a WP B. Just inquisitive, why a blue card and not permit B? I know that after 2 yrs (26 months) on a blue card you have freedom of employer change whereas with permit B you need to wait for 5 yrs till you ... Read More
Shortage jobs in Belgium by van_suso
Hello all, I'm Indian by origin, I finished my academic studies (doctorate in mathematics) in the US, and worked in academia for two years in France. I speak little French and definitely willing to improve. Currently I'm in the US working ...
What exactly is your worry? Is it that a potential company will want to hire you but not file a work permit or do you think that you wont get atleast a 40K salary? Read More
Shortage jobs in Belgium by van_suso
Hello all, I'm Indian by origin, I finished my academic studies (doctorate in mathematics) in the US, and worked in academia for two years in France. I speak little French and definitely willing to improve. Currently I'm in the US working ...
Normally your potential company can apply for either the EU card or the work permit B. For permit B, for 2016, min salary is around 40K. Generally work permit Bs are approved as long as they fulfill the min basic requirements, atleast from the ... Read More
Working eligibility for Dependants on Type B Visas?
You currently have a Residence permit A based on work permit B. Your visa was probably a D visa (See your visa in your passport.) valid for 3 months when it was issued. No she cannot. Assuming she is non-EU, she will herself need a work permit B to ... Read More
Private House Rental by janicejane
Hello.Anybody could help us on getting a private owner for a rental places in Belgium (anywhere)? Because we can't get thru agent because they asked for work contract which is soon. But as for the moment, we are planning to relocate in Belgium. ...
You can use the apart-hotels where you just sign a contract for any duration- day/wk/month/yr etc and they dont ask for work contract. You just have to pay them like a hotel service. https://www.be-housing.be/en Read More
Permanent residency procedure by Tubeloid
Hello All, i have been in belgium since Feb 2012 and i have been on a work permit ever since. So far have I have applied for 4 WPs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) so in 2017 I will be eligible for a PR ? is there a procedure for it or it will be granted ...
You will automatically get it. You cannot apply for it. Brussels normally gives it on your 6th WP application. Read More
Work Permit to Dependent by ashokbharadwaaj
Hi, I am an Indian working in Belgium with a work permit type B (tied to my Indian employer). My work permit will expire in month of April and I have been asked to return to India. My spouse (also an Indian) has a job here with a valid work permit. ...
Yes of course you can apply. In fact because you are not yet a PR you have to apply for the Professional card to be eligible to pursue self employed activities. But you have to make a strong case so that it gets approved. Now whether you can get a ... Read More
Work Permit to Dependent by ashokbharadwaaj
Hi, I am an Indian working in Belgium with a work permit type B (tied to my Indian employer). My work permit will expire in month of April and I have been asked to return to India. My spouse (also an Indian) has a job here with a valid work permit. ...
Yes, what you heard is true. That's because its a break in your status. If your 6th WP is not applied for then you've lost your chance for the PR. However if before your current RP A expires, if you manage to find a job on WP B then you will ... Read More
Can dependent work in Belgium by dilipforuk
Dear Team, If dependent gets work permit from a local company in Blegium to work, can he/she continue to work with same dependent Visa or should report to commune to change the visa to a working visa. Will it be a big deal to change even if required?
Both options are fine. She can continue to work as your dependent. But the advantage of having your spouse move to her own parallel track is that tomorrow if you lose your job then you can convert to her dependent status. If she remains your ... Read More
Bring Non-EU parent to live permanently by solexhonda
Hi, Is it possible for Non-EU parents of EU citizens to come over and live permanently in Belgium? I knew it was possible earlier but apparently some rules changed in 2011 but Im not finding any latest info about it. Thanks for any input.
Thanks all for the replies. @Aneesh. Im still not convinced that we can't still bring non-eu parents to live here. I was told it became a lot harder with stricter requirements but its still not impossible. Read More
Work Permit to Dependent by ashokbharadwaaj
Hi, I am an Indian working in Belgium with a work permit type B (tied to my Indian employer). My work permit will expire in month of April and I have been asked to return to India. My spouse (also an Indian) has a job here with a valid work permit. ...
Yes. Its a very simple procedure but a longer waiting time. Just go to your cityhall and say you want to become dependent of your wife and I guess you will have to show her payslips copies, copy of proof of residence(validated), police statement, ... Read More
Bring Non-EU parent to live permanently
Hi, Is it possible for Non-EU parents of EU citizens to come over and live permanently in Belgium? I knew it was possible earlier but apparently some rules changed in 2011 but Im not finding any latest info about it. Thanks for any input. Read More
How long does F-card take to be processed/approved?
Hi Nailpainter, On a work permit. Read More
How long does F-card take to be processed/approved?
Thanks. Were these 3.5 weeks waiting for your card codes or for waiting for your dependent status to get approved? Read More
How long does F-card take to be processed/approved?
Does any one know how long it takes for the F card to be processed if both are physically in Belgium now and been here more than 5 yrs continuously? Wife is EU, spouse is non-EU. Read More
Part Time / Contract Jobs for IT professionals by shilpa.mehta38
Hi , I am a IT professional working with a MNC in india. My husband as been offered a long term onsite from his company. So now i am looking out for a job there in Belgium . But i have few issues : 1. i will be going on dependent as of now. 2. i ...
Hi Shilpa, There are so many threads on this topic already many of them recently. Please read them as well. Once you come here, and after u get ure dependent residence card register at stepstone.be and monster.be. You will need a work permit B ... Read More
Dependent Visa - Letter of Invite from the Company by Deepika0525
Hi All, I need to know if a Letter of Invite from the Company is required to bring dependents along in Belgium? As for the below query I'm sure this topic was touched on before but still I need a little bit more clarity as I need to bring ...
Yes, that is correct. They need to be re-issued again then. But clarify this for sure with VFS so that you dont have to go through the process which I assume is very cumbersome and time consuming. But most likely yes, it will need to be re-issued ... Read More
Dependent Visa - Letter of Invite from the Company by Deepika0525
Hi All, I need to know if a Letter of Invite from the Company is required to bring dependents along in Belgium? As for the below query I'm sure this topic was touched on before but still I need a little bit more clarity as I need to bring ...
What do you mean by issued at the beginning? Normally they should accept it as long as its around a yr old or so but that depends from embassy to embassy. Read More
Dependent Visa - Letter of Invite from the Company by Deepika0525
Hi All, I need to know if a Letter of Invite from the Company is required to bring dependents along in Belgium? As for the below query I'm sure this topic was touched on before but still I need a little bit more clarity as I need to bring ...
No letter needed. Your dependents visa will be processed as dependents and as long you have your relevant documents it should be fine. Yes both can be applied con-currently. I don't know about processing times in India. Read More
Work permit for a spouse by pkspks
Hi, My wife is getting a work permit done by her employer and I'll be accompanying her on a dependent visa. I'd like to work in Belgium once I get there. What's the process? Can I get a company to get a work permit for me in Belgium ...
No, you don't have to leave the country at all. I'm sure of that. Read More
Work permit for a spouse by pkspks
Hi, My wife is getting a work permit done by her employer and I'll be accompanying her on a dependent visa. I'd like to work in Belgium once I get there. What's the process? Can I get a company to get a work permit for me in Belgium ...
Once you come here and after 4-5 trips to the city hall you will get your dependent residence card valid for a yr which follows your wife's card. Then once you find a new employer you will need a work permit B to start working. Min salary for ... Read More
Requirement of Birth Certificate or NABC for dependent spouse visa by allwyn
Hello to everybody. I am Allwyn from Mumbai, India. I have just received my D-type visa for long stay. My issue, nowadays, is about a Birth Certificate. How crucial is its requirement for a Family visa for Belgium ? My wife does not have a birth ...
Aneesh, I need to correct you there. AFAIK, in order to get a D visa based on a WP B, they will need an apostilled BC, all 3 of them but this is just IMHO. Read More
Work permit B or Work permit C for Non-EU?
My Non-EU(canadian) couple friends recently moved to belgium and the guy will be working on work permit B and his wife is dependent (family reunification). Can she find work on permit C or must she be on permit B only? Read More
Driving license for an Indian by allwyn
Hi all. I am from Mumbai, India. I have an Indian driving license and an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in India. Now, I am moving to Brussels in April 2014 on a Work Permit and am getting a Company Car on arrival. The question is : ...
Hi Lestor, This would be an example of the book you will need. Btw I think you will need to take 2 exams. One for car and one for the bike although they are both the same content but my info is about 3 years old and rules could have changed (become ... Read More
Unlimited residence permit
Good afternoon, I'm a non-EU national and have recently got unlimited residence permit (valid 5 years) after a 3 yr stay in Belgium on the basis of a work permit. The city hall mentioned that I won't need a work permit anymore. Does that mean I can ... Read More
Driving license - exams in English by sanger
Want to know if it's possible to take the exams(theory+practical) in English. Did look it up a bit seems possible in Brussels, but i'm in West-Vlaanderen. Anyone got info on this? I tried to study with the Dutch version theory book, but it's way ...
Yes, you can in English. I gave it last year. See this for more info. http://community.expatica.com/forums/topic/31463/taking-the-driving-license-theory-exam Read More
Indians in Belgium by Neil303
Hi, I am an Indian currently in the Netherlands. I plan to move to Belgium in Feb 2010 with my family. I am looking for networking opportunities with Indian / other Expats in Belgium. Thanks, Neil
Hi Neil, Which city are u planning to live/work in? Al Read More
Apartment with short least at Leuven
Thanks Julien, Ive posted the ad in the classifieds. Read More
Apartment with short least at Leuven
Anyone knows where I can get a short term (6 months ) lease in Leuven or Heverlee. Thanks Read More