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• 826603 type Article infopages.
• 826603 subject "https://stad.gent/en/international-students" infopages.
• 826603 description "Do you wish to apply for a change of status to student from a tourist stay or another type of stay? Discover how to do so here." infopages.
• 826603 identifier "826603" infopages.
• 826603 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 826603 name "Applying for change of status to student" infopages.
• 826603 url applying-change-status-student infopages.
• 826603 dateModified "2025-09-12T06:19:55+00:00" infopages.
• 826603 datePublished "2024-07-16T07:17:57+00:00" infopages.
• 826603 sourceOrganization a55a6dbf-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 826603 articleBody " <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--table-of-contents paragraph--view-mode--full"> <nav class="table-of-contents" aria-labelledby="table-of-contents-header"> <div class="content-container"> <h4 id="table-of-contents-header">On this page</h4> <ul class="three-column"> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-is-it-about">What is it about?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-requirements">What are the requirements?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#how-much-does-it-cost">How much does it cost?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-do-i-need">What do I need?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-steps">What are the steps?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#are-there-any-exceptions">Are there any exceptions?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#frequently-asked-questions">Frequently asked questions</a></li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What is it about?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-is-it-about"></a></h2><p>A change of status is a request to alter your current residence status. You can only change your status if you can prove legal residence. For instance, before the end of your tourist stay or your current residence permit.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What are the requirements?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-are-the-requirements"></a></h2><ul><li>You are a non-EU or non-EEA citizen. </li><li>You do not have a visa D. </li><li>You have either a short-term residence permit (e.g., a visa C or visa exemption) or a long-term residence permit (e.g., as a worker, family reunification). </li><li>You intend to change your status to student.</li></ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>How much does it cost?<a class="ck-anchor" id="how-much-does-it-cost"></a></h2><p>You pay a contribution fee of</p><ul><li>245 euros if enrolled at a recognized or subsidized educational institution. </li><li>236 euros if enrolled at a private educational institution. </li></ul><p>Please transfer this amount to account of the Immigration Office at the following number BE57 6792 0060 9235 with the following reference: NameSurnameNationalityDD.MM.YYYY (date of birth).</p><p><a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/faq/contribution-fee">In some cases</a>, you may be exempt from paying the contribution fee.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What do I need?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-do-i-need"></a></h2><ul><li>Proof of payment of the contribution fee or <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/faq/fee/exemption-foreign-nationals-who-have-received-scholarship-granted-government-or">proof of exemption</a>.</li><li>Your valid passport.</li><li>Your valid Belgian residence card OR valid visa (for visa-required third-country nationals) OR residence card from another Schengen member state.</li><li>Your enrollment certificate from an educational institution in Belgium ('<a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/default/files/2022-06/Model%20van%20het%20standaardformulier.pdf">standard form model</a>' - Dutch).</li><li>Proof of<a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/ressortissants-dun-pays-tiers/etudes/favoris/sufficient-means-subsistence"> sufficient means of subsistence</a> (scholarship, blocked account, <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/default/files/2023-10/Bijlage%2032_1.pdf">Annex 32</a>).</li><li>A criminal record extract from your last country of residence, not older than 6 months at the time of the residence application (possibly with translation and correct legalization/apostille).</li><li>The <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/default/files/2022-04/Medical%20Certificate.pdf">standard medical certificate</a> (up to 6 months old).</li><li>Health insurance.</li></ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What are the steps?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-are-the-steps"></a></h2><p>Once you have gathered all documents, submit your application <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scBuitenlandseStudenten.aspx">online</a>.<br>If your file is not complete, we will not process your application.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>Are there any exceptions?<a class="ck-anchor" id="are-there-any-exceptions"></a></h2><p>A change of status can only be initiated from within legal residence. If you do not meet this requirement and need personal advice, schedule an appointment at the <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie">Infopunt Migratie</a>.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="frequently-asked-questions"></a></p> </div> <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2> <dl class="accordion"> <div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question" class="accordion__item"> <dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"> <h3> <button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--11--1" > How long does it take to receive a decision on my application? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--11--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>There is no statutory deadline for the Immigration Office to approve or reject the change of status. Your legal residence may expire, but you will not receive temporary residence pending the decision.</p> </div> </dd> </div> <div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question" class="accordion__item"> <dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"> <h3> <button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--11--2" > What residence card will I receive? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--11--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>Upon a positive decision from the Immigration Office, we will invite you to apply for your A-card.</p> </div> </dd> </div> </dl> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link"> <div class="cta-block__content"> <div class="feature-block secondary"> <h2>Applying for change of status to student</h2> <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scBuitenlandseStudenten.aspx" class="button button-secondary">Apply online</a> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
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• 826603 articleSection "International students" infopages.