hssn601
Pakistani expat in Belgium
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Registration: 02 October 2013
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Belgium Nationality 2025 by maharaji1984
Hi all,Let's share the process for obtaining Belgian nationality in 2025 under this topic and gather useful information here.I think if following template format could be usefull to provide full information 1-Application Region:[Specify the region ...
@maharaji1984 Who will Apostille the translation? The translation is done by the Sworn translator in Belgium. - @Hodaya Biske No need for appostile. Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
After appostile you need to get it translated in belgium, there are some soecial translators you can search then you can submit. Appostile is not needed for translation. Read More
Nationality Application in Trouble by KTantwerp05
Hello,I had an appointment with Antwerp commune for nationality but they refused to accept my birth certificate. The problem is the format of my birth certificate and my Son’s birth certificate are different from each other. However, both the ...
I had the same situation in antwerp they refused the birth certificate which was 20+ years old and legalised. They told me that they showed me in their system sample birth certificate formats for my country and mines was not matching with them ... Read More
Timelines Card A and card L renewal by DaryaSh
Hey expats ,Wanted to share my current timelines - applied simultaneously for renewal of A card (UNlimited access to labour market ) and card L ( 5 years work) on 12th Feb. A card renewal is taking a long time - anyone experiencing something similar ...
Thanks ! I was surprised by how quick it was too! Maybe because my case is simple - 5 years work for a Belgian employer - @DaryaSh most cases are like that :-D In my case in antwerp it took I think 7 months. Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
Thanks! I will visit them Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
@hssn601 Yes, She can apply for F card (being spouse of EU/BE national). Check with the commune for the list of documents and submit the application. - @ARMaliq Checked their website no information available, do you mean go there and ask them? Read More
From an A card to an F card by hssn601
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ...
@hssn601 I think the question to address your scenario should be: While you were both on A cards(before you became a citizen), did you do the family reunion procedure to regularise your marriage/family at your commune? - @RaumdeuterI was on L card ... Read More
From an A card to an F card
Hello!I tried searching through all old threads but couldn’t find the right answer. I would like to ask if anyone has switched from an A card to an F card.Our situation is that I obtained Belgian nationality six months ago, but my wife is ... Read More
Latest document update on L card application by KTantwerp05
Hello all,I submitted L card application in Nov 2024 with all the latest documents. I received Annex 16 in Feb 2025.I need to know how do I update the existing application with latest documents available post my application submission like salary ...
You only need to submit documents that were relevant at the time of submission. No future documents are required. Just wait for 5 months now. Read More
L card application waiting time. by maharaji1984
Is there anyone recently applied for an L card in Antwerpen ? How long it took from application to contact back?According to their website its written that they are now evaluating the applications from 10.12.2024. And last week was 06.12.2024. It ...
@hssn601 Hi , after you applied online for how long later they contacted with you ? - @maharaji1984 2 or 3 months with appointment+5months to have the decision Read More
L card application waiting time. by maharaji1984
Is there anyone recently applied for an L card in Antwerpen ? How long it took from application to contact back?According to their website its written that they are now evaluating the applications from 10.12.2024. And last week was 06.12.2024. It ...
So in Antwerpen , to make an appointment to giving those required documents you need to wait minimum 2 months. Probably then , they will give me another date slot to give documents, and after 5 more months waiting for decision. After a short ... Read More
L-Card and Nationality Rules for Minor Children in Belgium by callonafo
I have reviewed historical topics regarding the L-card for minors—one not born in Belgium and the other born in Belgium to a non-EU parent—but I couldn’t find any similar cases. That’s why I’m creating this new topic to ...
@Ahmed_Talaat Indeed, that was exactly my point, which I mentioned to the lady who attended to me at the commune. However, she insisted that the rule states they must complete five years before becoming eligible. Anyway, I wasn’t too bothered ... Read More
A card = Useless by umairsaeed01
So I have come up to a conclusion that the Temporary A card is the most useless one in Belgium1) Cant apply for car loan 2) Cant apply for cash loan 3) Cant apply for Housing loan4) Cant apply for credit card (I got rejected twice from ING even ...
A friend of mine also took house loan on A card. You need to check with different banks. They may also consider your earnings in contrast with the loan you are asking. Read More
L-Card and Nationality Rules for Minor Children in Belgium by callonafo
I have reviewed historical topics regarding the L-card for minors—one not born in Belgium and the other born in Belgium to a non-EU parent—but I couldn’t find any similar cases. That’s why I’m creating this new topic to ...
Not sure what are the new rules but last year by son also got L-card even he was not been in belgium for 5 years, he is just 4 year old :-D. 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? - @Srizzy Changing address is not a problem. Read More