

maharaji1984
Bangladeshi expat in Belgium
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Registration: 30 September 2022
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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? ...

@krish2190 Hello , no 10 years needed. 30 months working is enough.Unlimitid work permit is unlimited. As long as you are in Belgium you can work where ever you want to. Read More


Single leave with new contract by yamackadir
Hello everyone, my employer told me they would lay me off during my leave. I'm working in the construction industry during the holiday period on July 4, 2025.I've been living in Brussels for three years.I completed family reunification last year. My ...

@yamackadir Sorry to hear that. Normally there is an exception for Turkish citizen (36 months is enough ) especially if there is registered partner or and child living together (24 months is enough) However this may be different for Brussels. In ... Read More


Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

@Tanvirul Hoque Applied before payment increased and quite fast processed. Actually im impressed. I even didnt wait as long as i wait for L card.But what i have recognised after increase is, there are plenty slots are available on the web site for ... Read More


Traffic file by be_boutwild
I've been living with my family in Belgium for more than 2,5 years with an A card/single permit. Last week, while driving, we were caught by the police while our baby was in his mother's arms (with his seat belt on) because he was crying so much. It ...

@be_boutwild If it does, how will this affect my citizenship process in the future?NoOnce fine is in your ebox just pay it and be more careful+follow the rules for next rides.Good luck Read More


Citizenship got approved - meanwhile UK work visit possible? by praveenkumar0788
Dear members,I am a non-EU working in Brussels for last 6 years.Today I got my citizenship approval email from 1000 Brussels.A question now please:I have a work visit planned to UK on 20/10/2025 for 3 days.I am at this moment Indian passport holder ...

@praveenkumar0788As the citizenship is approved does my L card become invalid right away?No, if you are out of territory then you can enter with your L card even certificates non valid.Commune asked to schedule appointment to request new ID card, ... 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 Depends. Once i get 3 years and in the renewal 1 year. And similar situation with my colleagues Read More


12 months salary before applying for "sejour ilimite"? by nyamani77
Hello, I faced a bizarre situation today: I completed 5 years of legal non-interrupted residence in Belgium as per 14 August 2025. I worked for >700 days (as per ONSS) but in two jobs. between the two jobs there was a few months of interruption ...

I never heard such a rule before. They need to accept your application . Read More


STOP New time lines by SimCityAT
I really do not understand the obsession with timelines and the constant starting of new ones on this forum. No other country/forum has this obsession.Before you start thinking about starting a new one, look at the Forum first; 99.9% of the time, ...

@Cheryl Hello CherlyIm totally thinking the same way!Once a question or opinion is asked under a topic and no answer given in expected time period, immediately an individual new topic posting.With this way also we are forgetting where which answer ... Read More


Salary negotiation at Imec belgium by JSS28
I am working in India and have 15 years of experience. I have a 3 year old son. I am being interviewed at imec . How should I prepare for the salary negotiation part. Please share insights

@JSS28 How anyone could tell you tailor cut answers dude .Move your ays and do some search. Check glasdoor etc. Read More


Family Reunification + End of Work Contract by Fernanda MartÃnez71
Hello everyone,I would really appreciate your advice on my current situation in Belgium:I am Mexican and have been living in Antwerp, and my work contract (and work permit) will end on October 14, 2025.On July 15, 2025, my partner (Belgian) and I ...

@Fernanda MartÃnez71 Hello Fernanda,First of all you can not travel with an Orange Card but if you have a valid visa till your return then there is no problem.But eventually this is not recommended honestly. Theoretically if you dont have an ... Read More


Single leave with new contract by yamackadir
Hello everyone, my employer told me they would lay me off during my leave. I'm working in the construction industry during the holiday period on July 4, 2025.I've been living in Brussels for three years.I completed family reunification last year. My ...

Okey, let me tell you what will happen : You can work till your Single Permit expires. I suppose you didnt get an Annex 49 from municipality. What i have heard recently is , you can still work while waiting your work permit.(90 days) But for that ... Read More


Single leave with new contract by yamackadir
Hello everyone, my employer told me they would lay me off during my leave. I'm working in the construction industry during the holiday period on July 4, 2025.I've been living in Brussels for three years.I completed family reunification last year. My ...

Hello Kadir , What kind of residence card do you hold ? 2 weeks for a new work permit is quite short. Read More


Card L vs Card B by Ilya543
Hello people, I am looking to understand the difference between card B and card L, which one is best suited for me and do I get to choose or not ?First, I lived in belgium for 5 years under single permit.Then I am looking to be independent and also ...

@kranthikeys Hi, Unfortunately you are not eligible to ask L card because of your social contributions were not paid.If you log in and have a look from this address to your controbutions we can say something more clear : ... Read More


Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

@Smlg Yes correct Read More


Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...

@Smlg i recieved both in first application. With post i just recieved that , i must make an appoitment in municipality to get my ID AND /OR passport. If i am not worng they was not sure about payment right? Read More