F card holder moving to Netherlands

gempdemp · 2022-08-25T22:56:05+02:00

F Card holder seeking advice on residence permit process in the Netherlands after living in Belgium. Get insights on formalities and requirements.

gempdemp Member

Member since 25 August 2022

gempdempMember25 August 2022 20:56:05

Hello all,

聽聽聽聽I鈥檇 be glad if anyone can give an insight to my question. I am currently a F Card holder, my partner is Dutch(Netherlands). We moved to Belgium about 4 yrs ago. I鈥檝e had my F card for about the same time, but we intend to move back to her country(Netherlands). If we do, will I have to reapply for a residence permit in the Netherlands or the 4yrs I鈥檝e spent in Belgium COUNTS on any new permit issued there.

NB: I鈥檝e got 1 more year before F+ Card application or聽 Citizenship

Thank you all

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR25 August 2022 21:47:23

1739

Hello,

nope, new country, new immigration. Basically for Dutch nationality, you start from 0.

But as you've an F card, so a family member of EU, you'll have way less administration to do to settle in the Netherlands with your partner/wife.

gempdemp Member

Member since 25 August 2022

gempdempMember26 August 2022 11:30:28

@AlexFromBelgium

Thanks a bunch for your insight. I guess it鈥檇 be smart to just wait it out until I obtain my citizenship here in Belgium.

Side question pls: I got my Annexe 19( Registration) on July 17,2018聽 and Orange card October 3rd, 2018. The F card January 2019, when or how early do you reckon I can start the citizenship application process? I read on ibz.be that 5yrs residency starts from the day you obtain your Annex 19. However, I also read on this forum and others that you can start the application 6months prior.

Kindly enlighten whenever you are chanced.

Thank you

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR26 August 2022 20:51:44

1739

Bah... it depends a bit of the commune and when they accept to take into account your application.

Basically you can start thinking about going to the commune around 5-6 before your F card expire to start the process as it takes easily 4-5 months to have an answer.