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Discussion in 'Belgium' started by Tax&Residency, Feb 10, 2013.

  1. Tax&Residency

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    I have independent means of income in excess of 5000 euros a month, easy to Prove and more than enough resources to be able to live anywhere. I want to move to belgium now and wanted to know how easy it is to get the residence permit as non EU citizen having independent means. I had a similar residence visa for france and that was easy to get, took just 3 days in all and pretty standard procedure - providing proof of funds and resources, showing an apartment rental lease and even a short term lease worked for thr purpose of getting the initial long stay visa, had to also get a police clearance report and proof of private health insurance. How long does the process take in Belgium and is it easier or more difficult than france? I would like to move to Bruxelles soon.

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    Hi,

    Eventually you made your mind?

    Residence visas for non EU and non EEA nationals are restricted to purposes such as study, work (proof of employment or self-employment) and family reunification.

    Non EU-nationals are obliged to register with their local municipality within eight days of their arrival in Belgium (even if they’re living in temporary accommodation). You will then receive a Certificate of Enrolment in Registry of Foreigners (Certification d'Inscription dans le Registre des Etrangers/Bewijs van Inschrijving in het Vreemdelingen Register), which is renewable annually, Within two weeks of moving to a permanent residence, you will have to apply for a foreigner identity card and to be officially registered in the foreign population register.

    More information with: https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/home.aspx
     
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