Appointment mandatory.
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Procedure
REGISTRATION ONLY BETWEEN 09.00 AND 12.30 AM
Arrival
On arrival in Belgium all foreign nationals staying longer than one month must register at their local town hall within eight working days.
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EU-citizen < 3 months |
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"melding van aanwezigheid" (announcement of presence) |
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EU-citzen > 3 months |
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"verklaring van inschrijving" (statement of registration) |
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Non-EU-citizen < 3 months |
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"aankomstverklaring" (statement of arrival) valid for 90 days 5 EUR |
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Non-EU-citizen > 3 months |
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" bewijs inschrijving vreemdelingenregister (BIVR)"* (registration foreigners register) 15 EUR |
* After registration at the local Town Hall, a police officer will pass by your residence to check that you actually live there before you receive your BIVR.
Changes/leaving Belgium
- Change of address: notify the Town Hall and alter the address in your student file.
- Leaving Belgium at the end of your studies/stay: notify the Town Hall.
- Leaving Belgium in the middle of your studies/stay: notify the Town Hall and the Student Administration of your university.
- Renewal of your residence permit: don’t forget to go to the Town Hall at least 45 days before the expiration date.