Mehrdad_AS
Iranian expat in Belgium
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Iranian
Registration: 17 December 2024
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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? ...
@mugeebilgen Hi Muge, noep, your current residency permit has nothing to do with your ongoing application. Unfortunately, your new residency permit will be valid for only 1 year and this 1 year will start from the day its granted. - @umutgulum ... 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 @umutgulum is right. I got my unlimited work approval on January 22nd. I recieved my annex 46 on April 16th. When I renewed my card, the validity is one year. However they started to count one year from the same date as my work permit ... 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? ...
@pranav2424 thank you very much. it really helps to know this. 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? ...
@umutgulum could you please help me a bit to understand ? Assuming the work permit component is approved in 2-4 weeks and then, after 3-4 months, you get the residence permit component, you will get an A card with 8 months of validity left?Thanks in ... 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 Meaning, if the work permit component is approved and then, after 3-4 months, you get the residence permit component, you will get an A card with 8 months of validity left?Thanks in advance. 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 ...
@CelestialNocturne Just a day after the application submission. 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 ...
Renew - BrusselApplication date: 13/02/2026WP: 15/03/2026RP: 22/05/2026Good luck, everyone. 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 ...
@ozlemrahbari Same to me..it is the first time that it takes more than 3 months for me.. Is it renew or first time? 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 ...
@CelestialNocturne Is it the renewal or a first-time application? 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? ...
@gannam @umutgulum Understood, thanks both for clarification. Actually the confusion comes from the usual process when the person with Limited Single Permit (A card) intrupt his/her work and the dependent receive a letter from government with 3 ... 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? ...
@umutgulum What happens for the residence of your family member? Suppose that you already have a single permit and you have spouse's residencey dependent on your single permit. What happens for family member once you apply for unlimited work permit? ... 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 ...
@Mu JayceeWhat considers as 'student' ? Nowadays, I see most of PhD students has scholarship contract and are getting paid.Is it a specific type of residency that lies under 'student' category? Anyone knows? Read More
Unlimited Single Permit 2025 by mehmetfirattt41
Application Date : 01-01-2025Work Permit : 24/02/2025Residence Permit : WaitingI am wondering one thing. Can i change my work right now? With work permit? Or should i wait to decision of residence permit?
Is it the first time that you've applied for an unlimited work permit?If yes, the first time exactly looks like a normal Single Permit, and you go through the same procedure. Once you receive positive feedback on your work permit, the immigration ... Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@gannam Did they ask for work contract too? for the renewal I mean. Read More
Residence Permit Validity Following Unlimited Work Authorization by Mehrdad_AS
As the topic says, I am wondering how long the DVZ department gives residence authorization following an unlimited work authorization procedure. Is it one year, two years, or more? If it varies, what are the bases for such a decision?Thank you.
@maharaji1984 Is having the employment contract a required document? or optional? Read More