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<http://schema.org/articleBody> " <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--table-of-contents paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n <nav class=\"table-of-contents\" aria-labelledby=\"table-of-contents-header\">\n <div class=\"content-container\">\n <h4 id=\"table-of-contents-header\">On this page</h4>\n\n <ul class=\"three-column\">\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-is-it-about\">What is it about?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-conditions\">What are the conditions?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#how-much-does-it-cost\">How much does it cost?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-do-i-need\">What do I need?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-steps\">What are the steps?</a></li>\n </ul>\n\n </div>\n </nav>\n\n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What is it about?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-is-it-about\"></a></h2><p>Non-EU citizens who want to work as employees generally need a <strong>work permit</strong>, with some exceptions <a href=\"https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/working/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/who-needs-a-work-permit\">depending on the profile</a>.</p><p>Depending on the duration and type of job, the employer will request a work permit through a <strong>single permit</strong>.</p><p>More information on applying for and extending the <a href=\"https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/working/employing-a-foreigner-in-flanders\"><strong>single permit</strong></a> can be found on the Flanders website.</p><p>If you stay in Belgium for more than 3 months, you must also register and apply for a residence card. This is done in the municipality where you live.</p>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What are the conditions?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-are-the-conditions\"></a></h2><ul><li>You live at a private address in Ghent.</li><li>You have already applied for and received approval for the single permit.</li><li><span>You have a type D visa or another legal residence permit. </span><br><span>You must apply for your type D visa before your arrival in Belgium </span> at the relevant<a href=\"https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/embassies-and-consulates\"> Belgian diplomatic post</a></li></ul>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>How much does it cost?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost\"></a></h2><p>Opening your file in Ghent is free if you entered Belgium with a <strong>visa D</strong>.</p><p>For the residence card, you pay</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>30 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>133 euro</td></tr></tbody></table>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What do I need?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-do-i-need\"></a></h2><ul><li>Your valid passport</li><li>Your valid visa D or proof of legal stay</li><li>Approval from the Economic Migration Office</li><li>Approval from the Immigration Office (annex 46)</li></ul>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What are the steps?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-are-the-steps\"></a></h2><h3><strong>Registering with a visa D for long stay (more than 3 months)</strong></h3><ol><li>Register <a href=\"https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx\">online </a>within 8 working days. Follow all steps on the form to complete the application.</li><li>You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your application.</li><li>Once your application is processed and your file is complete, you will receive a digital <strong>annex 49</strong>.</li><li>The <a href=\"https://www.politie.be/5415/contact/je-wijk\">police </a>will check your address.</li><li>You will receive an invitation via email with a link to <strong>apply </strong>for your residence card. Using this link, make an appointment to apply for your residence card. At the appointment, you will receive a <strong>temporary residence document</strong> (second annex 49).</li><li>You collect your residence card at the location where you applied for it.<br>You do not need to make an appointment for this, except at the <a href=\"gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937\">Wijkkantoor Rabot</a>. <br>Don't forget your <strong>codes</strong>!</li></ol><h3><strong>Renewing or applying for a single permit with an indefinite term</strong></h3><ol><li><span>Your employer applies for the extension of your </span><a href=\"https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/working/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/work-permits-fixed-term-more-than-90-days\">single permit</a>.<br><span>As an employee, you apply for a </span><a href=\"https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/working/work-permits-for-foreign-workers/work-permits-indefinite-term\"><span>single permit with an indefinite term </span></a><span>yourself.</span></li><li>You will receive a notification of admissibility, and from that moment, you are entitled to a temporary proof of residence (annex 49) i<span>f you no longer have a valid residence card. Y</span>ou can request this <a href=\"https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scDiverseIndieningen.aspx\">online </a>from the migration office. You <strong>cannot </strong>work if you no longer have a valid residence card.</li><li>You will receive approval from the Economic Migration Office, and you can request a new annex 49 <a href=\"https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scDiverseIndieningen.aspx\">online </a>from the migration office i<span>f you no longer have a valid residence card</span>. From then on, you can continue working.</li><li>You will receive approval from the Immigration Office (annex 46).</li><li><a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1466\">Make an appointment</a> to apply for your residence card.</li><li>You collect your residence card at the location where you applied for it.<br>You do not need to make an appointment for this, except at the <a href=\"gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937\">Wijkkantoor </a><a href=\"https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-wijkkantoor-rabot\">Rabot</a>. <br>Don't forget your <strong>codes</strong>!</li></ol><h3><strong>Renewing an indefinite term single permit</strong></h3><ol><li>Appy for the extension <a href=\"https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scDiverseIndieningen.aspx\">online</a></li><li>If your card expires, you will receive proof of your application (annex 50).</li><li>Once a decision is made, you will receive an invitation to apply for your residence card.</li><li>You collect your residence card at the location where you applied for it.<br>You do not need to make an appointment for this, except at the <a href=\"gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937\">Wijkkantoor Rabot</a>. <br>Don't forget your <strong>codes</strong>!</li></ol>\n \n </div>\n\n\n \n <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2>\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n<dl class=\"accordion\">\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--1\">\n I don't have a type D visa. What should I do?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p><span>Depending on your job, your employer will apply for the single permit within your legal stay. After approval (annex 46), you make an appointment with Migration.</span></p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--2\">\n How long will my residence card be valid?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p>The residence card is valid for a limited time, depending on the duration of the single permit.</p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--3\">\n Can I renew my residence card?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p>Yes, you can renew the A-card or H-card if you meet the conditions.</p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--4\">\n What should I do if I move?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p><a href=\"https://stad.gent/nl/burgerzaken/verhuizen-en-adres/aangifte-van-adreswijziging\">Always report any change of address immediately</a>. Failure to do so may result in you being removed from the foreign register, which invalidates your EU card and could lead to the loss of your right of residence.</p><p>If you move abroad, either permanently or temporarily, you must also report this <a href=\"https://stad.gent/en/migration/reporting-your-departure-belgium\">online</a>.</p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n </dl>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link\">\n \n <div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n <div class=\"feature-block secondary\">\n <h2>Working in Ghent with a single permit</h2>\n\n \n \n <ul class=\"links\">\n <li>\n <a href=\"https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx\" class=\"button button-secondary\">Apply for your residence card</a>\n \n </li>\n <li>\n <a href=\"https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scDiverseIndieningen.aspx\" class=\"standalone-link\">Apply for the extension</a>\n \n </li>\n </ul>\n </div>\n </div>\n </div>\n" ;
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