Staying in Ghent for more than 6 months as an EU Student
Student in Ghent with EU, EEA, or Swiss nationality? Are you staying in Belgium for more than 6 months? Apply for your registration.
What is it about?
As an EU, EEA, or Swiss student, you can study in Belgium. If you stay in Belgium for more than 6 months, you must register with the municipality where you live. You can apply for an electronic residence card (EU card - Dutch).
What are the conditions?
- You are an EU, EEA, or Swiss student.
- You reside at the same private address in Ghent for at least 1 month.
- You register online within 10 working days of arriving in Ghent.
How much does it cost?
The application is free.
For your residence card, you pay:
| Regular procedure | 30 euros |
| Urgent procedure | 133 euros |
What do I need?
- Your valid identity card or passport
- Your enrolment certificate from an educational institution in Belgium
- Proof of health insurance covering all medical costs (valid for long-term stay in Belgium)
What are the steps?
- Register online within 10 days of arrival.
Attention! Your file must be complete. If it is not, we cannot process your application. - After registration, you will receive a confirmation email.
- The police (Dutch) will verify your address.
- You will receive an invitation to apply for your residence card.
- Collect your residence card with the codes you receive at home.