Hospitality operations permit
Do you want to open a new hospitality business or take over an existing one? If so, you need a permit.
For who?
- Restaurants
- Cafés
- Pick-up services with seats, such as a chip shop, kebab shop or sandwich shop (if there are no seats, it is considered a shop)
Two types of permits
The type of permit you need depends on the opening hours.
- Standard permit
This allows you to open your hospitality business from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. - Extended permit
This allows your hospitality business to be open 24 hours a day. You will only receive this permit after a study has been conducted and if the police give a positive recommendation.
When do you apply?
- At least 60 days before opening.
- In the case of a pop-up, at least 30 days before opening.
How do you apply?
Submit your application
- You will need:
- A copy of the identity card of the operator(s) or manager(s)
- A copy of an extract from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises
- A copy of the articles of association as published in the Belgian Official Gazette (if applicable)
- An extract from the criminal record of the operator(s) or manager(s)
- Application for an environmental permit (if necessary) (Dutch only)
- Submit your request to the Leuven police hospitality unit:
Downloads
Brochure 'Glashelder'(pdf, 529.02 KB)
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