kokoyu
Filipino looking for information about Belgium
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Filipino
Lives in Tokyo
Registration: 26 June 2013
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Driving license - exams in English by sanger
Want to know if it's possible to take the exams(theory+practical) in English. Did look it up a bit seems possible in Brussels, but i'm in West-Vlaanderen. Anyone got info on this? I tried to study with the Dutch version theory book, but it's way ...
Hi, I just want to share my experience on getting a Belgian driver's license. There were so many hurdles into it so I thought it would be worthwhile to share with you. Exchanging the national license (Philippines) with a Belgian one: ... Read More
BNL 2, B14 by rosecabrera
Hello! I was just wondering what does BNL 2, B14 means in the remarks section of my type D belgian visa. Is than BeNeLux? Im planning to visit Netherlands but my pink ID (residence card) is not released yet. Is my visa sufficient to enter ...
My visa is the same, D and valid for Belgique. I asked the Embassy and they said I will be able to travel to other Schengen states once I have the "id" which I will get after registering myself in the commune. I can travel for 90 days within 6 ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you very much, aneeshks. My work permit will arrive today and I will apply for visa tomorrow. I hope there will be no problem in the visa application, really hope. fingers crossed. :) Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Update: My work permit B is approved! :) They submitted my dossier last week and exactly 5 working days later, the result is out. It is now in the commune waiting to be picked up by my employer. I will apply for visa once it arrives in my doorstep. ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Updating my Working Permit (B) process for the benefit of those who are just starting, or just anyone interested: My employer informed me that I need to provide another medical certificate, they sent me the form to which the physician should sign. ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
not so fast...I am still waiting for the result of my work permit. They submitted my application last week...this is emotionally draining, every time I check my email my heart rate rises! huhu hope this ordeal will be over soon, and I hope there is ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Update: Again, thank you everyone for your inputs. They inspired me to push my application. I finally got a job offer! Now, I await instructions from my employer on documents needed for the working permit. I will be hired as "high skilled" worker. ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you Aneesh. :) Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
Thank you for your reply Aneesh. Yes, I should get a job offer first. :) I am just wondering since I do not live in my home country and would probably need to ask a family member to compile documents needed for visa (in case I get lucky and will ... Read More
Clarity on work permits in Ghent. by gka
Hi guys, So I've been offered a job as a software developer in one of the leading startups in Ghent and I'm their first international hire. That means we don't have experience in obtaining work permits and don't really know the success ratio ...
gk: We are on the same boat... well not entirely. I just started my job search and my boyfriend is Belgian. Since I found this thread, you don't need to answer my questions in the other thread :) But I have one more question, I hope you would not ... Read More
B Work Permit Application Process by gka
So, I've posted about this earlier and Aneesh KS, a member of the expat-blog community has helped me a lot since then. He has been kind enough to be in touch with me personally and reply to me every single time I've asked him something. (Thanks for ...
gka: I hope you are still accessing this forum. I was wondering if you would not mind if I asked your qualifications (MSc or PhD level, no of years work experience, etc). I am applying for jobs in Belgium as of the moment. How "highly" qualified ... Read More