If you, as a foreigner from outside the EU, want to come to Belgium for less than three months, you will usually require a ‘short-stay visa’.
If you, as a resident from outside the EU, want to come to Belgium for more than three months, you will probably require a type D visa.
Would you like to submit the required missing documents within 3 months of submitting your residence application?
After your registration in the city registry, you can apply for or renew a residence permit at the city office.
You can apply for the document 'proof of identity for a child under the age of 12' for non-Belgian children younger than 12.
Non-Belgians who want to work during their stay in Belgium require approval.
Are you moving abroad and you do not have the Belgian nationality? Then deregister at the city office.
If you are temporarily absent from Belgium, there may be a possibility to apply for the right to return.
You can automatically obtain Belgian nationality or you can obtain it by taking steps yourself. This is usually done by contacting the city.
Service center for internationals and their families.
It offers support in relocation, integration, living and working in Leuven.
