Moving abroad as a Belgian

AttentionNot for non-Belgians
They must deregister with the city if they move abroad.

When to report?

At the latest 1 day before you leave.

Who can report it?

You are 18 years of age or older and are moving abroad

• You
• A family member aged 18 or older who lives at the same address

You are younger than 18 and are moving abroad

• Your parent or guardian

What do you need?

• Copies of all eIDs and kids' IDs of the persons for whom you are submitting the notification
• If one of the parents is not moving with you: written authorisation with a legally valid signature from the parent who is remaining in Belgium

How report it?

This can be done online or at a Digipunt.

Online

Does this concern children under the age of 18 whose parents are not moving with them?
In that case, you can only submit the notification by email.

Report your move abroad

At a Digipunt

Go to a Digipunt. You can use a computer with internet access there free of charge. During the digital consultation hour, you will receive help with your application.

What happens after you submit your notification?

• You will receive an email within 5 working days of the moving date you provided.
• This email will include proof of deregistration abroad (form 8). You can use this to register with the Belgian embassy or consulate abroad.

Cost

Free of charge.

Are you going abroad for less than a year and not renting out your home?

If you meet these 3 conditions, you can report your temporary absence. You do not need to change your address.

• You are staying abroad for more than 3 months, but plan to return after less than 1 year.
• You have an official address in Leuven to which you can return.
• Your home is unoccupied during your absence or a family member is living there.