L or B Card

eshwarraj09 · 2022-02-07T19:11:35+01:00

Explore requirements for obtaining an L or B Card in Belgium after 5 years as an expat. Share insights and clarify social security changes.

eshwarraj09 Active member

Member since 05 June 2021

eshwarraj09Active member07 February 2022 17:11:35

Hello Everyone,

Please help to share feedback for below query.

I am working in Belgium from March 2017 under Expat status, I changed to Local employer last year. Next month I complete 5 years in Belgium. Can I apply for B or L card beginning of April?.
I have seen few posts that ruled changes last year, 5 years of Social security is required to get B or L card.

Please share your thoughts

eshwarraj09 Active member

Member since 05 June 2021

eshwarraj09Active member09 February 2022 20:13:48

Appreciate your feedback please

Jimsen Contributor

Member since 02 February 2021

JimsenContributor09 February 2022 20:42:36

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I suggest you apply for B first. This will allow you to work in Belgium for next 5 years.

Next step, apply for L to so that you can work in EU for next 10 years or apply for Belgium Nationality. Even if they reject (unfortunately), you still have your PR (Type B). You can switch the company with type B PR.

eshwarraj09 Active member

Member since 05 June 2021

eshwarraj09Active member09 February 2022 20:57:01

Many thanks for your reply.聽 As per your comments, B will be approved and for L there are chances for rejection?

Edigj Contributor

Member since 04 June 2015

EdigjContributor10 February 2022 18:35:53

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What is L card? I have never heard of.
Apply for D card instead. The difference is that with D you can apply under EU law and it gives access to EU market. Also it must be approved within 6 months while the B card approval can last as much as government pleases.