Stay of more than 3 months in Belgium: registration EU/EEA national

Which documents do you require?

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Work contract, employer’s certificate (‘annex 19bis') or other proof from your employer that you have been hired
  • Work contract or employer’s certificate (‘annex 19bis’)
    • The work contract must be signed by yourself and your employer.
    • The following information is mentioned on your contract:
      • Salary
      • Start date and, when applicable,  end date
      • Working regime (full time/part time)
    • The duration of your contract is at least 3 months. If this is not the case, you must provide proof that your contract has been extended within 3 months of submitting your application.
    • You work at least 12 hours per week. If this is not the case, you must provide proof that you are working more hours within 3 months of submitting your application.
    • Does your work contract not comply with these conditions? In that case, you can consider registering yourself as ‘looking for employment’.
  • Other proof that you have been hired.
    In that case, you must submit your work contract or employer's certificate ('annex 19bis') within 3 months.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide this document, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Extract from the Crossroads Bank of Enterprises
  The extract of the Crossroads Bank(link is external) must be full and no more than 3 months old. If you cannot provide an extract, you add a certificate of exemption.
• Proof of affiliation with a social insurance fund for self-employed persons
  You must register with a social insurance fund for self-employed persons(link is external). The insurance fund digitally provides the proof of your affiliation to the city within 3 months.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

Provide the following documents within 3 months:

• Proof of your registration with one of the 3 regional job placement services (VDAB(link is external), Actiris(link is external)or Forem(link is external)) or proof of job applications
• Proof that you have a real chance of employment within a reasonable period of time 
  E.g. diploma, job offer, training course …

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Marriage certificate
• Proof that your spouse legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Marriage certificate
• Proof that your spouse legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof of sufficient income of your spouse 
  It must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your spouse is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof that your legal partner legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Birth certificate of a common child
• Proof of sufficient income of your legal partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...),...
  Note: if your legal partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof that your legal partner legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof that you officially lived at the same address
  Proof that you officially lived at the same address in Belgium or abroad for at least 1 year immediately prior to your application.
  • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
  • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.
• Proof of sufficient income of your legal partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...),...
  Note: if your legal partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof that your legal partner legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof of sufficient income of your legal partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner ...) ...
  Note: if your legal partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.
• Proof of the sustainability of your relationship
  Proof that you have known each other for minimum 2 years before the application and have regularly met each other (at least 3 times during minimum 45 days).
  Examples:
  • Date-stamped photographs (regular ones or from social media)
  • Travel documents of trips you took together during the last few years
  • Invitations to weddings, parties…, to which you were both invited in the same invitation
  • Social media conversations (only relevant ones which prove how long you have had a relationship for, and when you have physically met each other)
  • Letters and cards you have sent each other
  • Testimonials from family and friends
  • Proof that you officially lived at the same address for a while during the past 2 years, in Belgium or abroad (if applicable):
    • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
    • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove this with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof that your legal partner legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Birth certificate of your common child

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof that your legal partner legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof that you officially lived at the same address
  Proof that you officially lived at the same address in Belgium or abroad for at least 1 year immediately prior to your application.
  • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
  • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof that your legal partner legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof of the sustainability of your relationship
  Proof that you have known each other for minimum 2 years before the application and have regularly met each other (at least 3 times during minimum 45 days).
  Examples:
  • Date-stamped photographs (regular ones or from social media)Travel documents of trips you took together during the last few yearsInvitations to weddings, parties…, to which you were both invited in the same invitationSocial media conversations (only relevant ones which prove how long you have had a relationship for, and when you have physically met each other)
  • Letters and cards you have sent each other
  • Testimonials from family and friends
  • Proof that you officially lived at the same address for a while during the past 2 years, in Belgium or abroad (if applicable):
    • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
    • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof that your partner legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card
• Proof of the sustainability of your relationship
  Proof that you have known each other for minimum 2 years before the application and have regularly met each other (at least 3 times during minimum 45 days).
  Examples:
  • Date-stamped photographs (regular ones or from social media)
  • Travel documents of trips you took together during the last few years
  • Invitations to weddings, parties…, to which you were both invited in the same invitation
  • Social media conversations (only relevant ones which prove how long you have had a relationship for, and when you have physically met each other)
  • Letters and cards you have sent each other
  • Testimonials from family and friends
  • Birth certificate of a common child (if applicable)
    This can serve as additional proof of the sustainability of your relationship.
  • Proof that you officially lived at the same address for a while during the past 2 years, in Belgium or abroad (if applicable). This can serve as additional proof of the sustainability of your relationship.
    • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
    • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof that your partner legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card
• Proof of sufficient income of your partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.
• Proof of the sustainability of your relationship
  Proof that you have known each other for minimum 2 years before the application and have regularly met each other (at least 3 times during minimum 45 days).
  Examples:
  • Date-stamped photographs (regular ones or from social media)
  • Travel documents of trips you took together during the last few years
  • Invitations to weddings, parties…, to which you were both invited in the same invitation
  • Social media conversations (only relevant ones which prove how long you have had a relationship for, and when you have physically met each other)
  • Letters and cards you have sent each other
  • Testimonials from family and friends
  • Birth certificate of a common child (if applicable)
    This can serve as additional proof of the sustainability of your relationship.
  • Proof that you officially lived at the same address for a while during the past 2 years, in Belgium or abroad (if applicable). This can serve as additional proof of the sustainability of your relationship.
    • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
    • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild
• Proof that you were financially dependent on your child or stepchild in your country of origin and still are in Belgium
  Documents showing that your (step)child regularly deposits money into your bank account, pays for your accommodation, …
• Proof of insolvency in your country of origin
  You have no income or your income is insufficient and you have no real estate. You prove this with an official document from your country of origin.
• Proof of sufficient income of your child or stepchild
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your child or stepchild is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• OCMW certificate
  Proof that your child or stepchild is not financially dependent on the social services of the city (OCMW).  

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild.
• Proof that you were financially dependent on your child or stepchild in your country of origin and still are in Belgium
  Documents showing that your (step)child regularly deposits money into your bank account, pays for your accommodation, …
• Proof of insolvency in your country of origin
  You have no income or your income is insufficient and you have no real estate. You prove this with an official document from your country of origin.
• Proof of sufficient income of your child or stepchild
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your child or stepchild is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.
• OCMW certificate
  Proof that your child or stepchild is not financially dependent on the social services of the city (OCMW).  

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild.
• Proof of sufficient income(link is external)
  • This income must be stable and regular.
  • It must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
    Note: if you are self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
  • A bank statement of your current bank balance is not accepted.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card
• One of the following:
  • Consent from the absent parent that you may move to Belgium
    The consent must meet certain conditions.
  • Proof that the parent in Belgium has custody 
    The ruling from the competent court.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.
• One of the following:
  • Consent from the absent parent that you may move to Belgium
    The consent must meet certain conditions.
  • Proof that the parent in Belgium has custody 
    The ruling from the competent court. 

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof that you were financially dependent on your parent or stepparent in your country of origin and still are in Belgium
  Documents showing that your parent or stepparent regularly deposits money into your bank account, pays for your accommodation, …
• Proof of insolvency in your country of origin
  You have no income or your income is insufficient and you have no real estate. You prove this with an official document from your country of origin.
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...), ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply
• OCMW certificate
  Proof that your parent or stepparent is not financially dependent on the social services of the city (OCMW)(link is external).  

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof that your parent or stepparent legally resides in Belgium 
  Copy of annex 19, annex 8ter or E(U) card.
• Proof that you were financially dependent on your parent or stepparent in your country of origin and still are in Belgium
  Documents showing that your (step)parent regularly deposits money into your bank account, pays for your accommodation, …
• Proof of insolvency in your country of origin
  You have no income or your income is insufficient and you have no real estate. You prove this with an official document from your country of origin.
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.
• OCMW certificate 
  Proof that your parent or stepparent is not financially dependent on the social services of the city (OCMW)(link is external)

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of the kinship
  You prove the kinship by means of one or several birth or marriage certificates
• One of the following:
  Contact us for more information regarding these documents.
  • Proof that in your country of origin, you were financially dependent on or were part of the family of the person you are coming to live with in Belgium
  • Proof that due to serious health reasons, you require personal care from the person you are coming to live with in Belgium

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of the kinship
  You prove the kinship by means of one or several birth or marriage certificates
• One of the following
  Contact us for more information regarding these documents.
  • Proof that in your country of origin, you were financially dependent on or were part of the family of the person you are coming to live with in Belgium
  • Proof that due to serious health reasons, you require personal care from the person you are coming to live with in Belgium
• Proof of sufficient income of your relative
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your relative is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.

Which documents do you require?

In this case, your Belgian family member has exercised the right to free movement. Subject to approval from the Immigration Office, you can follow a simpler procedure.

Contact us for more information.

This application is not possible

You must be at least 18 years old for this application.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of an administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Marriage certificate
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium.
• Proof of sufficient income of your spouse
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...).
  Note: if your spouse is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.

This application is not possible

You must be at least 18 years old for this application.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium
• Proof of sufficient income of your partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof of the sustainability of your relationship
  Proof that you have known each other for minimum 2 years before the application and have regularly met each other (at least 3 times during minimum 45 days).
  Examples:
  • Date-stamped photographs (regular ones or from social media)
  • Travel documents of trips you took together in the last few years
  • Invitations to weddings, parties…, to which you were both invited in the same invitation
  • Social media conversations (only relevant ones which prove how long you have had a relationship for, and when you have physically met each other)
  • Letters and cards you have sent each other
  • Testimonials from family and friends
  • Proof that you officially lived at the same address for a while during the past 2 years, in Belgium or abroad (if applicable):
    • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
    • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove this with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium
• Proof of sufficient income of your partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...),...
  Note: if your partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Birth certificate of your common child

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof of a legally registered partnership
  • If you declared a legal cohabitation in Belgium, you request a certificate of legal cohabitation from the city
  • If you registered a legal partnership abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium
• Proof of sufficient income of your partner
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...),...
  Note: if your partner is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof that you officially lived at the same address
  Proof that you officially lived at the same address in Belgium or abroad for at least 1 year immediately prior to your application.
  • If you lived at the same address in Belgium, you prove it with a certificate of address history. You can request one online from the city.
  • If you lived at the same address abroad, you prove it with a document from the competent authority of this country.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild
• Proof that you have a financial and affectionate bond with your child or stepchild

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild
• Proof that you have a financial and affectionate bond with your child or stepchild

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide this document, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide this document, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Birth certificate of your child or stepchild
• Proof of kinship with your spouse or legal partner
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepchild

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• Proof that you were financially dependent on your parent or stepparent in your country of origin and still are in Belgium
  Documents showing that your (step)parent regularly deposits money into your bank account, pays for your accommodation, …
• Proof of insolvency in your country of origin
  You have no income or your income is insufficient and you have no real estate. You prove this with an official document from your country of origin.
• OCMW certificate 
  Proof that your parent or stepparent is not financially dependent on the social services of the city (OCMW)(link is external).

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.
• Proof of payment of administrative fee(link is external)

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium.
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium.
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
  The rental contract must be registered.
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Your birth certificate
• Proof of kinship between your parent and your stepparent
  Only if you want to apply for family reunification with your stepparent.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  For the entire family and valid for long stay in Belgium.
• Proof of sufficient income of your parent or stepparent
  This must be an official document, e.g. pay slips (employee, pensioner, ...) ...
  Note: if your parent or stepparent is self-employed, specific requirements(link is external) apply.
• One of the following:
  • Consent from the absent parent that you may move to Belgium
    The consent must meet certain conditions.
  • Proof that the parent in Belgium has custody
    The ruling from the competent court. 

Which documents do you require?

General documents

You must include these documents with your application. We require them so as to register you.

• National identity card or national passport
  • Pay attention to the requirements.
  • Is your place of birth not mentioned on your ID card?
    If we do not have this information, we register your place of birth in the Belgian national register as 'unspecified'.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport or your passport does not mention your place of birth either: add another official document which proves your place of birth (e.g. birth certificate).
  • Is your gender not mentioned on your ID card?
    We require this information, since your Belgian national registration number (‘rijksregisternummer’) is generated on the basis of your date of birth and your gender.
    • Add your passport instead, if you have one.
    • If you do not have a passport: add another official document which proves your gender (e.g. birth certificate).
• Rental contract or property deed
• 1 passport-size photo
  • No more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only)(link is external).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Specific documents

You may already provide these documents, but you may also do so at a later date (within 3 months).

• Proof that you have sufficient income(link is external)
  • Your income must be stable and regular.
  • Examples: pay slips from your partner who works in Belgium or from your foreign employer, certificate of foreign pension benefits, volunteer or internship contract stating allowances, scholarship certificate, statement from your parents that they support you financially with proof of deposits, ....
    A document drawn up personally, e.g. by your parents, must meet certain conditions.
  • Note: if your income derives from another person who is self-employed in Belgium, specific requirements(link is external) apply
  • A bank statement of your current bank balance is not accepted.
  • Read more about the conditions for translations if it is a foreign document.
• Proof of health insurance(link is external)
  Valid for long stay in Belgium. Travel insurance is not accepted.
• Other documents (depending on your specific situation)
  We will inform you in this regard during the registration procedure.

What do you need to do?

Contact us. Together, we shall consider which residence status is best for you, and which documents we require.

What do you need to do?

Register as a foreign student