NG2247
Egyptian expat in Belgium
Forum posts
3
About me
Egyptian
Lives in Brussels, Brussels Capital
Registration: 24 November 2017
Activity
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
Hi Aneeshks, you seem to know quite a lot about how things work here in Belgium. Would you be able to have a look at my previously posted question in the forum and help me out with any advice yiu may have? Read More
Registering At Schaarbeek Commune
Hello, Im a non EU university student in Brussels and almost 2 months ago I went to the schaarbeek town hall to extend my residence permit. I went on the 13th of October, and my card expired on the 31st of October. The first time i went, they told ... Read More
Processing time for Residence Permit by noblefish
Hello! Can anyone please let me know how long it takes to get a residence permit after arrival in Belgium? I find myself in a catch 22 since i need an apartment once I move there and I cannot sign a lease without a residence permit. Thanks!
It depends on the commune you're registering at, and how lucky you are. The process is usually supposed to take 3-4 weeks, but I know people who have had to wait 6 months. Some town halls are much busier than others, such as the Brussels, ... Read More