Register as an international student

Studying in Belgium? You need a residence permit. Explore your options and the steps for registration or renewal as a student in Ghent.

Register as a non-EU student: Make a declaration of presence.
Everything on the declaration; Apply for your A card.
Everything on the registration and condition s; Arrange the renewal of your residence card.
Find out what you need to do

Register as an EU student: Request your Annex 3ter.
Everything about the notification and conditions; Apply for your EU card.
Everything about registration and conditions; Arrange the renewal of your residence card.
Find out what you need to do

Mobility Student
Register as a mobility student if you already have a residence card as a student in another European Union member state.
Information and conditions
Cross-border student
If you remain registered at your address in Germany, France, the Netherlands, or Luxembourg, you can apply for an Annex 33.
Information and conditions
Change of status
Do you not have a student visa or do you have a different status in Belgium? Find out how you can change your status.
Information and conditions

Orientation year

Have you graduated or completed your research? Apply for an orientaton year and extend your stay in Belgium for up to 12 months.