Raumdeuter
Nigerian expat in Belgium
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About me
Nigerian
Speaks English, French and Nederland's
Registration: 15 November 2023
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L card - 5 years requirement by Stranger_F
Hello,I live in Brussels/Schaerbeek. One of the requirements for L card is "justifier d'un sأ©jour lأ©gal et ininterrompu en Belgique au cours des 5 ans".Do you know from which date those 5 years are calculated? For instance I have three ...
@ashiseverywhere You hit the nail on the head!As a token of appreciation on behalf of this wonderful community, please receive this virtual cauldron of the original "Stella Artois" Belgian beerًںچ؛ Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
@hssn601 I think the question to address your scenario should be: While you were both on A cards(before you became a citizen), did you do the family reunion procedure to regularise your marriage/family at your commune? Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by Mai Rose
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ...
@Mai Rose Well uhm... "fingers crossed congratulations!" ًںک… Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by Mai Rose
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ...
@Mai Rose I can tell you one thing as far as L-card applications go... especially after receiving the Annexe 16bis; "No news is usually good news". Kindly update us on how it went, when you finally go to the commune for your appointment ًںک‰ Read More
A card = Useless by umairsaeed01
So I have come up to a conclusion that the Temporary A card is the most useless one in Belgium1) Cant apply for car loan 2) Cant apply for cash loan 3) Cant apply for Housing loan4) Cant apply for credit card (I got rejected twice from ING even ...
@Liwane You are right, however the smaller banks from my experience tend to be more accommodating.KBC is a much better loan friendly option for expats, however smaller banks like Crelan, Belfius or Argenta could surprise you by approving finance ... Read More
A card = Useless by umairsaeed01
So I have come up to a conclusion that the Temporary A card is the most useless one in Belgium1) Cant apply for car loan 2) Cant apply for cash loan 3) Cant apply for Housing loan4) Cant apply for credit card (I got rejected twice from ING even ...
My 2 cents on this topic is the fact that ING Bank, will make you hate, or using a superlative; Ultimately Detest the fact that you are an "A Card" holder... Change your bank to any bank other than ING.You'd be surprised, the smallest of banks could ... Read More
Recongizing Driving License by mhmd zalzali
Hello, Does anybody have the list of recognised countries where you can exchange your driver's license with the Belgium one upon arrival?
@mhmd zalzalihttps://mobilit.belgium.be/nl/weg/rijden/rijbewijzen/buitenlands-rijbewijs/lijst-van-landen-en-regios-buiten-de-europese-unie 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 : ...
@hssn601If you have already obtained a provisional driving License- for example M18 or M36, then it is possible to "criss-cross regions" (Either Brussels or Wallonia) to take the practical exam (with your valid home country's drivers license) ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@TracyTracyNo, it's a company... However to throw more light, I was already working full time since last year with a search year residency with this same company. Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
@fetouhimed33Highly skilled category Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
آ -@LarMai Thanks for replying to my question. So I would like to share my timeline; First time Application-Flanders regionApplication date and No Reply Mail: 27/10/2023Positive decision-Work Permit: 14/11/2023Residence Permit-Annex 46: ... Read More
Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie
Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting
Hi All,can someone kindly explain what the status "Positive decision work" means...is that the granted work permit or what exactly?I would really appreciate it, if someone threw more light on that statement... Read More