hssn601
Pakistani expat in Belgium
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Registration: 02 October 2013
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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
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? - @Srizzy Also you have had an address in belgium and never de regestered. 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 ...
@hssn601 so basically you mean to show a proof of your payslips for 5 straight years without interruption. - @umairsaeed01 Yes thats what i submitted. 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? - @Srizzy If it is without a break not even one day then you don't need any language certificate. Read More