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
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.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.