Student with student visa who is studying at KU Leuven, UCLL or Luca: how to register?

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Step 1: Submit your documents to KU Leuven, UCLL or Luca

Follow the instructions of

• KU Leuven
• UCLL
• Luca (Lemmens)

The college or university forwards your documents to the city of Leuven.

Step 2: Collect your ‘annex 15’ at the city office

You will receive an e-mail from the city at your student e-mail address. We invite you to collect your ‘appendix 15’ at the city office. This is the proof of your registration in the city registry.

Come to the city office, without appointment

Come during the opening hours of the city office. You do not require an appointment.

What do you need to bring?

• National passport
• 1 passport-size photo
  • The photo is no more than 6 months old.
  • Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only).
  • There is a photo booth in the city office.

Step 3: We check your address

1. A local police officer will visit to verify your address. Ensure that your name appears on the doorbell and letterbox.
2. We will email you an invitation when you can apply for your residence permit. It can take up to 2 months before you receive one.

Step 4: Apply for residence card

Come to the city office, by appointment

Do not make an appointment without invitation.

Make an appointment online

If you are not in Belgium, you can only make an appointment by phone.

Make an appointment

What do you need to bring?

• National passport
• Annex 15
• € 22 (cash, debit card or credit card)

You do not need to bring a passport-size photo. We will take a photo during your appointment.

Are any family members accompanying you?

Are any family members joining you in Belgium with a 'family reunification' visa (type D)?
They follow the procedure for non-EU/EEA nationals with visa.