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Short stay in Ghent Planning a short stay in Ghent or a visit of less than 3 months? Read here to find out what you need to do as a non-Belgian. Read more about Short stay in Ghent
Working as a non-Belgian You're a non-Belgian and want to work in Ghent as an employee or self-employed person? Read about the options, conditions and procedures. Read more Teaser image
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. Read more about Register as an international student
Family reunification Family reunification as a non-EU citizen with a Belgian national Family reunification as a non-EU citizen with an EU citizen Family reunification as a non-EU citizen with a non-EU citizen Family reunification as an EU citizen with a Belgian national Family reunification as an EU citizen with an EU citizen Read more about Family reunification
Applying for asylum Do you wish to apply for international protection in Belgium? Submit an asylum application to the Immigration Office. Read more about Applying for asylum
Residence permits for Ukrainians People who arrive in Ghent from the Ukraine, are eligible for temporary protection. Read about the procedure and find out how to apply. Read more about Residence permits for Ukrainians
Electronic residence card Everything about applying for or renewing the electronic residence card. Read more Teaser image
Applying for permanent residence Do you have at least 5 years of legal and uninterrupted residence in Belgium? If you meet the conditions, you can apply for permanent reside Read more about Applying for permanent residence
Traveling, leaving and returning Re-registering in Belgium as a non-Belgian Travel document for non-Belgians Reporting your departure from Belgium Read more about Traveling, leaving and returning
Applying for regularisation If you do not qualify for a residence procedure, you may apply for regularisation. This is an exceptional procedure. Read more about Applying for regularisation
Becoming a Belgian citizen Want to apply for the Belgian nationality? There are three ways to do so. Check out your options and the steps you need to take. Read more Teaser image
