Mai Rose
Chinese expat in Belgium
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29
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Chinese
Registration: 28 October 2024
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How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected by Mai Rose
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ...
@Raumdeuter I hope that, thanks! Read More
How are we informed if an application is delayed/rejected
Hi,I applied for an L card, and the Commune scheduled an appointment exactly 5 months + 1 day after my application to receive the card (if approved).Has anyone experienced a rejection? If so, do they inform you in advance, or do they only notify you ... Read More
L card / Unlimited Single Permit (Flemish) by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding my current situation as my Single Work Permit is set to expire in May 2026. I have been living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for the last 6+ years as an expat. There is No gap in residence ...
I have annex 16 and annex 16bis :-) Read More
L card / Unlimited Single Permit (Flemish) by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding my current situation as my Single Work Permit is set to expire in May 2026. I have been living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for the last 6+ years as an expat. There is No gap in residence ...
@maharaji1984Hi, good to know there are 2: annxe 16 bis and annexe 16 ter. I just checked, I have both I am waiting for the next 2 weeks to get a L card if it is approved Do you know in case of refusal, they should have sent me a notification ... Read More
L card / Unlimited Single Permit (Flemish) by KTantwerp05
Dear All,I am reaching out to seek your guidance regarding my current situation as my Single Work Permit is set to expire in May 2026. I have been living and working in Antwerp, Belgium for the last 6+ years as an expat. There is No gap in residence ...
@KTantwerp05 Hi, You received the Annexe 16, means you met requirements for application to get L card at your commune. Ibz should approved since "uninterrupted 5 years of stay, do not need to do social contribution 5 years. *3 months* is enough ... Read More
Lost job but single permit still valid by H Triple
Hello everyone, I lost my job last year in June. I hold a single permit which will expire in 2022. I didn't receive any letter indicate I need to leave Belgium in 90 days if I couldn't find a new employer. Now my ID card still valid, I ...
@Agron ZyrtarHi,In my opinion, since your ID is still valid and wasn’t withdrawn after 90 days, you’re lucky.When you get a new job, your new company will apply for a work permit at the local Social Immigration Office. If approved, they ... Read More
PhD years and Permanent Residency in Belgium by Suzie0
Hi everyone!My question is regarding permanent residency (I know there are some posts about it but weren't so clear to me). So, I started my phd studies in Belgium in 2018. In 2019, I started working as a full-time teaching assistant and my salary ...
Hi,Since I was also a student, I think Commune/Ibz may not know that you worked as a full-time teaching assistant. They likely considered your "proof of income" as a scholarship for your PhD.You can check the type of IDs granted each year to PhD ... 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 ...
@maharaji1984 then it takes long time than application directly 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 ...
HiIn Ixelles, I didn’t need to make an appointment. I first went to ask which card I should apply for, and then I returned with all the required documents to apply directly. They gave me two papers for the appointment to pick up the L card ... 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 ...
@maharaji1984 Hi, I could not find a similar information in Ixelles.When did you apply? I applied on 15th October, and they have not contacted back to me,I am waiting for aprovalall the bestMai Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@Blueskii Hi, Sure my plesure Read More
Terminated contract and L card is processing at the same time by Mai Rose
Hello everyone!While I was just terminated contract by the employer, I went to commune to ask my status, they said I meet the requiments to apply L card (they did not see my contract was just terminated). Now I have some questions, if some one has ...
@gondr I do not have any news. I am still looking for a job. 90 days expired but they have not withdraw my Id card (A card). How about you? Read More
Single permit processing 2025 by sarasaroub98
Hi all,I created this post for people that are waiting for their single permit and future applicants, please share your timeline here : Application date : 11/11/2024Region: Flanders WP: 02/12/2024RP: waiting
@ievgenfeldmann HIcongrats!When did you apply for the L card, when was it approved How did they inform you?Did you check Mon Dossier?Because I am waiting for the approvment Thank you Read More
Card L Schaerbeek by Ilya543
I want to ask for PR in Schaerbeek ( L card) but the website isn't so clear about the procedure.Has anyone done it before ? How did you manage ? What happened ?
@Ilya543 Hi, Cases are different, as I people often think study duration/2 + working duration >= 5, however I went to the commune to ask them, they accept the application for L cardmy case is (study duration/2 + search year + working duration ... Read More
Card L Schaerbeek by Ilya543
I want to ask for PR in Schaerbeek ( L card) but the website isn't so clear about the procedure.Has anyone done it before ? How did you manage ? What happened ?
@Ilya543 Hi there,I went to the Commune to ask them directly, do not need to make RDV4 documents you needcriminal record householdpassport photo3 recent payslipsGood luck Read More