Mahendra KOTHARI
American expat in Belgium
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Brussels Capital
Registration: 15 May 2019
Activity
Renewal Card A by Nonono1234
Hello, I have an unlimited work authorization here in Belgium but the residency gets renewed every year.I should ask to extend my residency card from the commune and they should reach out to me to give an appointment so that they start the procedure ...
@Nonono1234 Get Annexe 49 from commune while you are waiting for renewal. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE. Read More
Visa D documents - New PCC and Medical needed if expires by ratheeshps
Hi,I have received single permit and permission of stay for Belgium long term visa from INDIA. Now I have to apply for D Visa. Our visa team mentioned PCC and Medical is required for processing. I have got PCC and medical documents attested in ...
@ratheeshps You DON"T need to get PCC & Medical again. Some of the VFS personals in India are confused and they don't know the stuff. You have to tell them that the Ministry in Belgium does not accept Single Permit application without these ... Read More
Residency expired while waiting for single permit by Theking123
Hello guys for the time being I have the search year visa, but the company applied for the single permit i have a question if my card expires while waiting for the single permit what happens? Do i have the right for annex to stay in the coutnry or ...
@Theking123 You have to go to your commune and ask for Annexe 49 before your residency card (ID card) expires. Read More
Closing of business by mehmetfirattt41
My business is closing in September of this year. My residence permit is valid until June 2024 and is a single permit. In this case, can I work directly with the session card in my hand? I couldn't find anyone similar to my situation here. I hope ...
@mehmetfirattt41 Find another company who will sponsor you Single Permit. You will have extra 3 months after September to do so. If you can find someone you are Okay. Read More
Belgium embassy in India refusing visa requests for Covaxin? by nishharora
I have heard that belgium embassy in India is refusing Visa requests for the people who are holding Covaxin covid vaccine certificate as its not authorized in Belgium yet? However the vaccine is WHO approved long time ago. I am vaccinated with ...
Covaxin is accepted by Belgium Embassy. One consultant came 1st week of Jan'22 who had Covaxin. Don't get tensed. Corona is always looking for such humans. Read More
Can a Spouse working from home in India go on dependent visa? by nishharora
Hello, I just want to know if my wife who is working from home in India can go with me on dependent visa and work in Belgium for the same company in which she's working currently? Or she has to resign from her job and give a proof of ...
Hello Nishh, Yes, if your wife is coming on a dependent visa she can work in Belgium. She can also work for same company in Belgium if they will put her on Belgium payroll. Mahendra Read More
WP expiry date vs RP expiry date by msanad
Hi all, I have a question regarding the renewal of WP , if my WP will end @ Nov-2019 but my RP will expire @ Feb-2020 , which one is in affect Thanks
Hello msanand, If your work permit renewal is already filed with the Ministry in about 4-6 week your employer should get letter from Migration Economique stating approval of work permit renewal. With this letter most of the company/client allow you ... Read More
Belgium house contract by ankit2626
Hi, Does anyone know if there is any specific format for the House/flat contract. I have submitted the house contract given to to me by owner to immigration office but still they have again asked for the same. It is required for dependent visa ...
Hello Ankit, the rent contract should be in local language French/Dutch/German. Read More
Professional card application by AusLawyer
Hi I’m an Australian lawyer who has made an application for a Professional Card. Just wondering whether anyone knows how long it usually takes the Brussels employment office to process these applications? I can’t seem to be able to ...
Thanks Veera for the information. Next time I will be more careful. Read More
Professional card application by AusLawyer
Hi I’m an Australian lawyer who has made an application for a Professional Card. Just wondering whether anyone knows how long it usually takes the Brussels employment office to process these applications? I can’t seem to be able to ...
Hello Veera, Don't have much knowledge about Pro Card , but for sure you will need a contract to apply for it. It minimum takes 6 months if you are lucky. Read More
Single Permit by mvishwakarma
Hello Guys, This is Manoj Vishwakarma and my question is related to Single Permit. My Employer had applied for the renewal of WP (now in new process it's Single permit) in Mid of Feb 2019 and as a part of single permit, first level of approval ...
Hello Arun, It depends on your Employer/Client. With WP approval letter some clients allow to work and some don't such as EC, KBC etc. Check with your work place client. Read More
Single Permit by mvishwakarma
Hello Guys, This is Manoj Vishwakarma and my question is related to Single Permit. My Employer had applied for the renewal of WP (now in new process it's Single permit) in Mid of Feb 2019 and as a part of single permit, first level of approval ...
It depends on the client you are working at, if they allow to work (which in my understanding is OK as long as you have the WP approval letter) it should be OK. after WP approval it can take 4-8 week to get Residency approval. Some clients are not ... Read More