About Annexe 16

expat_from_aisa · 2021-06-18T17:14:13+02:00

Discover key information about obtaining Annexe 16 in Belgium for D-card applications and its importance in preventing expulsion due to expired ID.

expat_from_aisa New member

Member since 07 June 2021

expat_from_aisaNew member18 June 2021 15:14:13

Hello everyone,

I have a question about Annexe 16.

Will I get this file when the city hall receives my application documents for D-card? According to @AlexFromBelgium27, this document "is really important as it prevent the police/immigration to expel you from Belgium, even if your current ID card expires".

Many thanks for your help in advance!

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR18 June 2021 17:22:24

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Hello

Technically, annexe16 is the document that you'll fill in and sign at the commune. It's the request to become permanent resident.
And annexe 16bis is the document they MUST give you. (acknowledgment of receipt of your request to become permanent resident)

If you don't receive it, they can say that you never did any request if they lost the file or didn't even send it for processing.

That annexe16bis will also allow you to stay in Belgium during the process, even if your current A / C card has expired.