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• 826993 type Article infopages.
• 826993 subject "https://stad.gent/en/migration" infopages.
• 826993 description "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." infopages.
• 826993 identifier "826993" infopages.
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• 826993 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 826993 name "Short stay in Ghent" infopages.
• 826993 url short-stay-ghent infopages.
• 826993 dateModified "2026-04-15T13:57:23+00:00" infopages.
• 826993 datePublished "2024-08-21T15:06:59+00:00" infopages.
• 826993 sourceOrganization feb2655f-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 826993 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#similar-items">Similar items</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>If you are a non-Belgian visiting Ghent for a stay of less than 3 months, you only need to register if you are staying at a private address.</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><p>Depending on your nationality, different steps may be required to enter Belgium. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/verblijfsrecht/reguliere-migratie/kort-verblijf">vreemdelingenrecht.be</a> (Dutch).</p> </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>It is free of charge.</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><p><strong>For non-EU citizens</strong>:</p><ul><li>A scan of your passport in colour (cover, information page, and all pages)</li><li>A scan of your visa (if a visa is required) or residence permit from another EU member state</li><li>An address in Ghent</li></ul><p><strong>For EU citizens</strong>:</p><ul><li>A scan of your passport or ID card (front and back)</li><li>An address in Ghent</li><li>The date of your arrival in Belgium</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><h3>You have two ways to register: </h3><h4><strong>Submit your application online via </strong><a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/my-file/my-address-belgium-mab"><strong>the DOFI website</strong></a></h4><p>Use the app ‘My Address in Belgium’ (MAB) to register. Once you have entered all the information, you will receive a confirmation email.</p><p><strong>Please note! </strong>This confirmation email is not a proof of your legal stay. It merely confirms that you have complied with the legal obligation to notify your presence. If you intend to apply for a long stay before your short stay expires, you will need to register via the online form of Migratie to receive proof of your registration.</p><h4><strong>Submit your application online via </strong><a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx"><strong>the e-form</strong></a><strong> of Migratie</strong></h4><p><span>Once you arrive in Ghent, you should submit your application as soon as possible. Follow all the steps of the form to complete the application and receive a confirmation email.</span></p><p>Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email with proof of registration.</p><ul><li>As a <strong>non-EU citizen</strong>, you will receive a declaration of arrival (Annex 3). The document will indicate the final date of your allowed stay.</li><li>As an <strong>EU citizen</strong>, you will receive a notice of presence (Annex 3ter). This document is valid for 3 months from your arrival in Belgium.</li></ul><p>You do not need to report your departure.</p><p>For more information about your short stay, contact <a href="https://stad.gent/en/opening-hours-addresses/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie">Infopunt Migratie</a>.</p><p><strong>You are not able to submit the application online?</strong></p><p>Make an appointment with Migration by calling 09 266 71 50, or visit the city office at our reception desk.</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--6--1" > When do I not need to register? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--6--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>If you are staying in a hotel, campsite, hospital, or prison, you do not need to register. The registration is done on-site.</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--6--2" > What if I cannot leave after 3 months? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--6--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>In exceptional cases, you can apply for an extension <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scDiverseIndieningen.aspx">online</a>.</p><p>For additional information contact <a href="https://stad.gent/en/opening-hours-addresses/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie">Infopoint Migration</a>.</p> </div> </dd> </div> </dl> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>Similar items<a class="ck-anchor" id="similar-items"></a></h2><p><a href="https://stad.gent/en/migration/signing-annex-3bis">Signing annex 3bis</a></p><p> </p> </div> " infopages.
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• 826993 articleSection "Migration" infopages.