Staying in Ghent as a cross-border worker
Do you work in Ghent but live in France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands or Germany? Register with the city administration.
What is it about?
You can work in Ghent while keeping your main residence in France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands or Germany. You return to your address daily or weekly.
As a cross-border worker from one of these countries, you will receive an Annex 64, but not an electronic residence card. You will not be registered in the national register.
Are you an EU citizen? Then you do not need to register as a cross-border worker with the municipality.
Do you live in the UK? Then you must apply for a visa type D B63 via the Belgian embassy.
What do I need?
Are you an EU citizen? then you don't need to submit anything to the municipality.
Are you a non-EU citizen? Please submit the following documents:
- Your valid passport
- Your valid residence card from the country where you live
- Proof of your main residence
- Proof of employment (employment contract or self-employed activity).
- Your type B work permit, professional card or proof of exemption
What are the steps?
- Make an appointment at Migration.
- At your appointment, you will receive the Annex 64 if you have submitted all the necessary documents.