Srizzy
Indian expat in Belgium
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Registration: 15 October 2024
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Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
The previous Brussels Times article states this: "consisting of a citizenship test (showing an understanding of the neutrality of the government and equality between men and women) and a language test" - Will this be applicable even if you 5 years ... Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
In my case I have been working for 4 years straight and expect to work for a few more years. My whole conundrum is that this language requirement applies to this case as well. So if someone has been working for 5 years straight this will not be ... Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
There is a latest Brussels times article that states that language requirement is a must. Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure by Srizzy
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ...
Have any changes been brought to the nationality path in light of what was shared above? Read More
Changes to nationality application procedure
Hi, As read on Brussels Times "Anyone who wants to become Belgian will now have to take a compulsory and binding "nationality examination," consisting of a citizenship test ( and a language test).Until now, Belgian citizenship was obtained by ... Read More
New rules for unlimited WP by gannam
Did you know? From October 1, if you requested unlimited WP in Brussels, it is possible to do it now after 30 months of work. Also other rules for work permit in Belgium have been simplified, especially changing jobs for limited WP - but this change ...
I personally have not seen any use in this as it involves renewing every year. I feel this rule change creates a moral hazard for being stable in a job for future PR purposes and citizenship. Read More
L card vs B card by alex8111
Hi everyone!I am looking for some information about whether I can apply for a long term residence permit. I have been working in Belgium since 2016, but only this year switched to a local Belgian company. I see very different views on whether I am ...
first date of registration at the commune. - is this the date on your annexe 49 or on your physical card? Read More
Happy 2025. starting with question for Belgian citizenship by nyamani77
Hello,I wish you all a fantastic 2025 where all your dreams will come true. 2025 will be a special year for me as I will complete 5 years of my stay in Belgium (specifically 21 July 2025), I have many inquiries here and there where you can help me ...
Can someone tell me how to calculate the completion of 5 years? Is it from the time i got my annexe 49 or the date mentioned in the A Card. There is 50 day gap between the annexe 49 and the receipt of the physical residence permit Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
What is the date that will indicate you have completed 5 years?1) is it the date on your first A card 2) is this the date you first went to the commune to get the annexe?Kindly let me know which date is applicable. Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
How does the legalisation of the birth certificate work? Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
So if I have changed addresses multiple times in the course of 5 years, that's ok? As long as i have registered with the commune on the address change within 8 working days? Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
If you have worked with only one company for 5 years, it would qualify as uninterrupted? Read More
How to prove integration? by ahmedyoussef12377
Hello, I received and automated reply from my gemeente on the requirements for applying for the Belgian citizenship. One thing I do not understand is the integration part. It looks as follows: IntegratieNeem 1 van deze documenten mee om jouw ...
Even if u have worked for 5+ years straight, do you still need to prove language proficiency? Read More
Belgium Nationality 2024 by Nothing_serious35
Hello,I'm living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for 6 uninterrupted years. I've applied for a permanent residency 5 months ago and have an appointment to get the result in a month. Considering it'll be approved, I wanted to apply for citizenship ...
How are the language requirements when applying for the citizenship, given that the 5 years preceding the application the applicant was working full time? Read More
Belgium Updates Work Permit Rules for Non-European Nationals by habtgeb2018
Dears, Good evening!please i need your advise and explanation on subject new belgium work permit update:I work in belgium for about 3 years and half with single permit. My company registered office is in Brussels but i work in liege-wallonia ...
If you spent 34 months living in Brussels and then moved outside of it, you are eligible right? Read More