Stay as asylum seeker
Do you want to apply for international protection in Belgium? Apply for asylum with the Immigration Office of the federal authorities.
Next apply for a certificate of registration (formerly: orange card) with the municipality where you will reside.
How to apply for first certificate of registration in Leuven?
Step 1: Register yourself with the city
Make an appointment. You can do so online or by phone.
Do you want to register several persons? They must all come along. Therefore, indicate online the correct number of persons for the appointment, or mention this when you call.
Online
Call us
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What do you need to bring?
- Annex 26 (or possibly ‘annex 25’)
- National passport, if you have one
Step 2: We check your address
A local police officer will check whether you reside at your permanent address.
Step 3: Apply for certificate
Has the police officer confirmed your address? Then we will email you an invitation to apply for a certificate.
Read how to apply for a certificate
Do you already have a certificate and are you moving to Leuven?
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Declare your new address
Declare your change of address
Step 2: We check your address
A local police officer will check whether you reside at your permanent address.
Step 3: Have your address updated
You will receive an invitation to have your address updated on your certificate (by appointment).
How to extend the certificate?
Has no decision been taken yet regarding your application? Have your certificate extended, no more than 3 days before it expires.
Do you have a question?
Contact us. We are happy to help you.