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• 827419 type Article infopages.
• 827419 subject "https://stad.gent/en/migration" infopages.
• 827419 description "If you work with an employment contract for more than 3 months, you must register. Read more about it here." infopages.
• 827419 identifier "827419" infopages.
• 827419 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 827419 name "Registering in Ghent as an EU worker" infopages.
• 827419 url registering-ghent-eu-worker infopages.
• 827419 dateModified "2025-12-18T14:21:26+00:00" infopages.
• 827419 datePublished "2024-10-03T13:33:09+00:00" infopages.
• 827419 sourceOrganization feb2655f-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 827419 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-conditions">What are the conditions?</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-exceptions">Are there exceptions?</a></li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx" class="button button-primary button-large "> Apply online</a> </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>EU citizens enjoy the free movement of persons. This allows you to work in Belgium as an employee.</p><p>You can start working without registering. To do so, request your <a href="/en/migration/working-non-belgian/apply-belgianidpro-number" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2a7b220a-3eaa-4441-b949-836a6fa3da0d" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Apply for a belgianIDpro number">BelgianIDpro number</a>.</p><p>If you plan to work and live in Belgium for more than 3 months, you must register.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <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 an employment contract with a Belgian employer for more than 3 months.</li><li>You are an <a href="https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/the-countries-of-the-european-union-eu-the-european-economic-area-eea-the-schengen-area-and-the-eurozone">EU citizen</a>.</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>Opening your file in Ghent is free.</p><p>For the residence card, you pay</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>33 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>163 euro</td></tr></tbody></table> </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>Your valid identity card or passport.</li><li>Your proof of employment with a Belgian employer:<ul><li>Employment contract or employer's certificate (attachment 19bis) for a minimum of 3 months and 12 hours per week, OR</li><li>Temporary contracts for a minimum of 3 months and 12 hours per week.</li></ul></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><ul><li>Register <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx">online </a>and follow all steps of the form to complete the application or make an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=fe90&product=1738">appointment</a>.</li><li>You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your e-form.</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 (link) by email to <strong>apply </strong>for your residence card. Using this link, you will make an appointment to apply for your EU card. You will also receive your attachment 19.</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 Wijkkantoor Rabot. <br>Don't forget your <strong>codes</strong>!</li></ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>Are there exceptions?<a class="ck-anchor" id="are-there-exceptions"></a></h2><p>If you have a contract of less than 3 months, we will forward your file to the <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/contact">Immigration Office</a>. They will then make a decision.</p><p><span>Do you have income from abroad? Make an </span><a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=e4b6"><span>appointment</span></a><span> with Migration to start your file</span></p><p> </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--16--1" > How long will my residence card be valid? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--16--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>The residence card will be valid for 5 years.</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--16--2" > Can I already work without starting my procedure? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--16--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>Yes, as an EU citizen you can start working immediately.</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--16--3" > What should I do if I move? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--16--3" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/burgerzaken/verhuizen-en-adres/aangifte-van-adreswijziging">Always report any change of address immediately</a> (Dutch). Failure to do so may result in you being removed from the foreign register, which invalidates your EU card and may result in 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> </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--16--4" > How does the address check work? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--16--4" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>The police will check whether you live at the address you provided. Sometimes more than one visit is necessary. You can indicate when you are at home, and the police will take this into account as much as possible.</p><p>A check by phone or by appointment is not possible.</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>Registering in Ghent as an EU worker</h2> <ul class="links"> <li> <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx" class="button button-secondary">Apply online</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=e4b6" class="standalone-link">Make an appointment</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
• 827419 page 827419 infopages.
• 827419 articleSection "Migration" infopages.