Extending your residence card as a non-EU student

What is it about?

As a non-EU student, after the registration process, you will receive an electronic residence card (the A-card - Dutch) if you meet the requirements. This card has limited validity and must be renewed each time.

What are the requirements?

• You are a non-EU student and already have an A-card.
• You must apply for an extension online at least 15 calendar days before your current A-card expires. The date of your online submission will be considered the date of application.

Note!
Apply for the extension on time. If any documents are missing from your application, you will receive an e-mail to complete your application within 15 days. If you submit your application too late or your file is incomplete, you will lose your legal stay.

How much does it cost?

For you residence card, you pay

What do I need?

• Your A-card from the past academic year
• Your valid passport
• Your enrolment certificate for the new academic year (standard form model - Dutch)

• Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the new academic year (scholarship, blocked account, annex 32*)

  *If the guarantor lives in Belgium, you will also need the proof of income and a copy of the guarantor's identity card or residence card.

• Your health insurance
• Your exam results from the past academic year (not applicable for PhD students)
• Proof of academic progress (not applicable for PhD students)

What are the steps?

1. Gather your documents and apply online for the extension of your stay.
2. Once we receive your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
3. If your file is complete, you will receive an invitation via email. You will make an appointment through the link in the email to apply for your A-card. At the counter, you will receive a temporary residence document (annex 15).
   If your documents are not in order, Migration will forward everything to the Immigration Office. Note that this may delay your invitation.
   If your A-card expires while you are waiting for a response, Migration will send you a digital appendix 15 while awaiting a decision.
4. Collect your residence card. About 4 weeks after applying for your residence card, you will receive a letter with your codes by post. Only then can you collect your new residence card. You can collect your residence card from the Citizen Affairs collection desk at the City Office without an appointment.