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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#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#how-does-an-application-work\">How does an application work?</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>If you are not a Belgian citizen, there are three ways to become one:</p><ul><li>Automatic acquisition</li><li>Declaration of nationality</li><li>Naturalisation</li></ul><p>For more details on these procedures, visit the website of the <a href=\"https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/nationaliteit/procedures-belgische-nationaliteit\">Agency for Integration and Citizenship</a> (Dutch).</p><p>You can also request a <a href=\"https://gent.egovflow.be/requests/add/BS-031\">nationality certificate</a> for yourself or another person.</p><p>If you need proof of your Belgian nationality, you can request a <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1046\">certificate of Belgian nationality</a>.</p>\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><strong>Starting </strong>your application is<strong> free of charge</strong>.</p><p>Once your application is <strong>ready</strong>, you will need to pay <strong>150 euro</strong> online and include the proof of payment with your application.</p>\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><p>For your first visit to <a href=\"https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-nationaliteit\">Civil Affairs - Nationality</a>, bring your <strong>residence card</strong> and <strong>birth certificate</strong>.</p><p>If your birth certificate is not in Dutch, French, or German, a certified translation is required. Both the birth certificate and the translation must have an apostille or legalisation.</p>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>How does an application work?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"how-does-an-application-work\"></a></h2><ol><li>If you live in Ghent, make an <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=678\">appointment</a> with Civil Affairs - Nationality at the City Office, where you will have an initial consultation. Together, we will determine the best procedure for you and prepare a personalised information sheet.</li><li>Gather the documents listed on the information sheet and make<a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=678\"> another appointment</a>. We will check your documents.</li><li>Once your application file is complete and verified, you pay online and make <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=678\">another appointment</a>. You will then make your declaration. Don\u2019t forget your documents and proof of payment!</li><li>We will send your file to the public prosecutor\u2019s office. The police will visit your address for a personal interview. Then, you\u2019ll have to wait.</li><li>You will receive a letter with the decision.</li></ol><p><strong>Applying for an ID card after receiving Belgian nationality:</strong><br>After receiving or being granted Belgian nationality, you will get an invitation to apply for an ID card and/or kids-ID.</p><p>To apply for your first Belgian ID card, visit <a href=\"https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-identiteit\">Civil Affairs - Identity</a> or a <a href=\"https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/trefwoord/dienstencentra\">service centre</a>. <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=625\">Make an appointment online</a> or call Gentinfo at 09 210 10 10.</p>\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--3--1\">\n I became a Belgian citizen. Can I also lose my Belgian nationality?\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--3--1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p>In some cases, you may lose your Belgian nationality. Find out more on the website of the <a href=\"https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/nationaliteit/procedures-belgische-nationaliteit\">Agency for Integration and Citizenship</a> (Dutch).</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>Applying for Belgian nationality</h2>\n\n \n \n <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=678\" class=\"button button-secondary\">Make an appointment</a>\n \n </div>\n </div>\n </div>\n" ;
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