Timeline to apply for Belgian Nationality

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Shinde Nayan New member

Member since 05 June 2021

Shinde NayanNew member29 June 2021 18:35:34

Hello All

My husband has been working in Brussels since 4 years on work permit.As far as we know that as per the rules, he can apply for citizenship after completing 5 years in Belgium.However, what happens to this timeline if he works as freelancer before completing 5 years.
Does the timeline to apply for citizenship change if he chooses to become a freelancer?

Regards
Nayan

Kdeepak Contributor

Member since 20 April 2021

KdeepakContributor30 June 2021 15:34:46

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The rules says that's you have to have proof of 468 days of working or 40 hours of proof diploma or study proof in the period of 5 years.

Working proof At least till the date of have applied. (in my opinion).

I don't think it is important if you are working temporary, permanent or freelance contract as long as you are paying taxes and social security and have proof of it.

Shinde Nayan New member

Member since 05 June 2021

Shinde NayanNew member01 July 2021 09:05:49

Hello
Thank you for your reply.
Could you please share some source which mentions this information?
Regards

Kdeepak Contributor

Member since 20 April 2021

KdeepakContributor01 July 2021 21:58:32

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Shinde Nayan wrote:
Hello
Thank you for your reply.
Could you please share some source which mentions this information?
Regards

I just saw mistake in my previous post: for diploma part is 400 hours not 40 hours.

Here is very good article could help you:

eliefares12 New member

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eliefares12New member04 July 2021 04:03:20

Hi
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