Renewal of 5- or 10-year residence card

Is your 5- or 10-year card about to expire and do you want to remain in Belgium? Then you must apply for a new electronic residence card. How to do so, depends on your situation. 

You are a recognised refugee with an A card

It is best to apply for permanent residence.

You have an EU, F or M card

It is best to apply for permanent residence.

You have another card with is valid for 5 or 10 years

  1. You will receive an invitation

We will invite you to apply for a new card.
Have you activated your eBox? Then you will receive the invitation digitally in your eBox.

2. Apply for a new residence card

Do so between 30 and 45 days before the card expires.
Read how to apply for a new card

Do you have a question?

Contact us. We are happy to help you.

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016 27 21 94

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nietbelgen@leuven.be
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