How we research and verify guidance
Our research process identifies the exact question, checks the responsible official sources, separates regional differences and records meaningful review information.
1. Define the exact question
We first identify the country, Region, type of work, expected duration, person involved and process stage. This prevents an answer about one route or authority from being applied to another.
3. Check current official sources
We prefer current official pages for the exact jurisdiction and stage. When useful, we also check the applicable official publication or legal text, but we do not replace practical authority instructions with a private summary.
4. Separate regional and procedural differences
Belgian instructions can differ by Region, administrative stage and type of application. We do not copy one Region’s wording into another Region or treat a portal action as proof of approval.
5. Investigate conflicting wording
When official pages appear to disagree, we compare their date, jurisdiction, process stage and responsibility. If the difference cannot be resolved confidently, the uncertainty is stated and the reader is directed to the responsible authority.
6. Write the direct answer and its limits
The page explains the relevant distinction first, then adds conditions, exceptions and next steps. It also states what cannot be decided without individual facts or current official confirmation.
7. Review links, dates and wording
Before publication, we check that official links open correctly, date labels have a real meaning, important terms are explained and the page does not promise an outcome or present general information as a personalised decision.
8. Recheck information according to change risk
Procedural pages are reviewed more often than stable background pages. A material source, process or authority change can trigger an earlier review.
A completed review reduces the risk of outdated or misrouted information. It cannot guarantee that an authority instruction, legal rule, form or portal did not change afterward.