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How to End Legal Cohabitation in Belgium

In Belgium legal cohabitation ends for three reasons: by the marriage or death of one of the cohabiting partners by mutual agreement by both of the cohabiting partners decided by one of the partners in a written statement How to end legal cohabitation in Belgium If ending the legal cohabitation is the decision of both […]

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Can I get a work permit or job in Belgium with a Cohabitation Visa?

Unfortunately, it seems that the laws around work permits and Cohabitation Visas in Belgium are changing all of the time, and sometimes things change just based on what country you’re from. When you are living in legal cohabitation in Belgium, you and your partner are treated the same as a married couple. This means that […]

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Can I leave Belgium and travel with my Orange Card?

I want to be very clear. Legally, you are not supposed to leave Belgium and travel with your Orange Card (Attestation d’Immatriculation) while your Cohabitation Visa application is in process. However, some applicants have claimed that it is possible depending on where you are traveling to and how much risk you are willing to take. If you want […]

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How do I show sufficient proof of relationship?

Approval of a Cohabitation Visa application in Belgium is based mainly on your proof of a durable and stable relationship. You have to show immigration that you have a very strong relationship with your partner and therefore should be given a visa to live with them. Here is a list of some of the best […]

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How long does it take to get a Cohabitation Visa in Belgium?

From the first time you visit your local commune in Belgium, to when you receive your Cohabitation Visa/Belgium residence card, the application process can take anywhere from 6-10 months. The good news is that you are allowed to stay in Belgium while the decision is being made. To avoid any delays, make sure that: you […]

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Is it OK to not submit my Cohabitation Visa application right away when I arrive in Belgium?

Technically, you are supposed to register within 8 days of arriving in a commune. This can be a little flexible if haven’t moved into your apartment yet, for example,  but I would strongly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. I was staying in Brussels for two weeks looking for apartments before I singed an apartment […]

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How long can I stay in Belgium with a Cohabitation Visa?

In Belgium, your Cohabitation Visa is valid as long as you are still living with your cohabitation partner AND as long as your cohabitation partner has permission to be in Belgium. For example, if you cohabitation partner was allowed to live in Belgium for 3 years working for a company, when their visa expires, your cohabitation visa […]

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What does “Samenwonen” mean?

Samenwonen and samenwoning are  just the Dutch words for cohabitation.

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Can I apply for the Cohabitation Visa if I or my partner is married to someone else?

No you cannot have cohabitation with a married person. The Cohabitation Visa is only for un-married couples. In fact, one of the required documents in the application is an Affidavit of Celibacy for each person, which proves that neither person is currently married.

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Applying for a Belgium Cohabitation Visa: Final Steps

Within three weeks after you receive your temporary ID sheet, the commune should summon you by mail to come and pick up your Belgian ID card. Take the letter you received in the mail and your temporary ID sheet back to your commune. The mailed summons should tell you where to go to pick up […]

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