belgian_skepticI am thinking about moving here from Portugal because the work scene seems better and I already speak French well enough, but I heard it is impossible to get anything done with the paperwork; I am not sure if it is even worth the headache of moving everything across the border...
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relocation_pro_bxlFor non-eu people u gotta get a type D visa at the consulate where u live first, u can go for work with a single permit, study, or maybe a professional card if u want to be self-employed. once u get here u have 3 months to register at the commune or u get a 200 euro fine, and u gotta do that civic integration thing within 18 months of getting ur permit. just so u know, it usually takes 3 to 4 months to get the single permit after the region says yes
ghent_care_giverThe federal government took me about 13 to 17 weeks to decide on my case.
garden_teacher_70In my experience, the Immigration Office sometimes takes longer than the 6 month limit they promise !
wonderful_be2My family reunification visa arrived exactly at the 6 month mark, which was actually quite helpful for my planning.
belgium_vibesu should definitely find a job before u move - landlords rarely rent to foreigners without a steady income or savings
newbie_notes2I found my first job through LinkedIn, but it was a bit below my level - networking with coworkers helped me find something better later.