Work permit overlapping

Jela_zajacar · 2021-02-23T23:39:51+01:00

Explore advice on managing work permit overlaps in Brussels, including insights on employer registration and legal concerns for job transitions.

Jela_zajacar Member

Member since 23 February 2021

Jela_zajacarMember23 February 2021 21:39:51

Hello,

I have to work for my current employer, for one month more, even i got new WP from new employer.

I asked in commune and my HRs but no clear answer.聽 If someone pass through the similar situation I would be very thankful for help.

My new WP starts from 1 March,
but I will ctually will start working聽 from April. The 1 march was based on contract i first had with new employer but we postponed starting date for April.聽 In comune thay already give me new annex 46.

My concern is if i can still working for my current employer until April.
Thas the switch is actually valid at time company register you as thair employee
Or I am alredy in violation.

phipiemar VIP Member

Member since 01 May 2013

phipiemarVIP Member24 February 2021 06:45:46

4733

Hello,

No problem because you're in transition period

Jela_zajacar Member

Member since 23 February 2021

Jela_zajacarMember24 February 2021 09:11:19

Thank you.
But how long is that transition.
When my old work permit will be cancelled?

phipiemar VIP Member

Member since 01 May 2013

phipiemarVIP Member24 February 2021 09:25:46

4733

As soon the new one will be available

Jela_zajacar Member

Member since 23 February 2021

Jela_zajacarMember24 February 2021 09:37:14

That the point, it is done.
I dint know why thay did it in advance one month.
I tried to exolain that start in April.
Seems the old is valid until my employer unregister me?

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR24 February 2021 21:22:17

1739

You can't have 2 valid working permit at the same time.
The old one is automatically canceled when a receive the new one.

Jela_zajacar Member

Member since 23 February 2021

Jela_zajacarMember25 February 2021 08:27:13

Thank you.
Thay told both version.
The old one will be canceled when i stop working for current employer. Otherwise thay give me new one 2 months before starting of my contract.聽 This will make me unemployed for no reason.
I will let you know what happened at the end
I start new a job in Aril and i will keep working for current employer till that time.

Jela_zajacar Member

Member since 23 February 2021

Jela_zajacarMember17 May 2022 10:00:50

One having same problem.

I kept working for old employer like a month and聽 a half after i received a new permit.聽 I did not have any problem so far about that.

It trued out that聽 you can work for old employer as long as your work permit(one linked to old employer) is valid. Once you resin old employer will notify the authorities and your old permit will be canceled.聽 At least I have been told like that

wangy New member

Member since 01 March 2024

wangyNew member12 March 2025 08:52:52

@Jela_zajacar

Thank you for this post and the final update! It is super helpful for me.

Currently, I received a new Annex 46 from my future employer, which allows me to statr a new job there from mid-March. However, I will probably keeping working for my old employer until the end of April. Based on your experience, this seems no problem.

Then, a related question: when should I go to the commune to update my ID (aka, A card or residence permit) with the new Annex 46? Should I do this right away (while I am still working for the old employer), or should I wait until I start the new job?

I would greatly appreciate any information on this issue (from anybody, of course)!