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• 827422 type Article infopages.
• 827422 subject "https://stad.gent/en/migration" infopages.
• 827422 description "Even if you are still looking for a job, you must register. Read more about it on this page." infopages.
• 827422 identifier "827422" infopages.
• 827422 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 827422 name "Registering in Ghent as an EU job seeker" infopages.
• 827422 url registering-ghent-eu-job-seeker infopages.
• 827422 dateModified "2025-12-18T14:25:52+00:00" infopages.
• 827422 datePublished "2024-10-04T08:42:18+00:00" infopages.
• 827422 sourceOrganization feb2655f-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 827422 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> </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>EU citizens enjoy the free movement of persons. This allows you to look for work in Belgium. You can start your job search without registering, and if you find a job, you can request a <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"><strong>BelgianIDpro number</strong></a>. 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 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><li>You are looking for work.</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><p>At the <strong>start </strong>of your procedure:</p><ul><li>Your valid identity card or passport.</li><li>Proof of registration with <a href="https://www.vdab.be/en/newcomer">VDAB </a>or job application proofs.</li></ul><p><strong>If you do not find work within 5 months</strong><br>Provide Migration with proof as soon as possible that you have been applying regularly and that you have a reasonable chance of finding work. Do this <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scOntbrekendeDocumenten.aspx">online </a>or make an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1469">appointment</a>.<br>Migration will forward your evidence to the <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/contact">Immigration Office</a>. If you do not provide sufficient proof, your application may be refused.</p><p><strong>If you find work within 6 months</strong><br>Provide Migration with proof as soon as possible if you find work within 6 months as an employee or self-employed person. Do this <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scOntbrekendeDocumenten.aspx">online </a>or make an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1469">appointment</a>.<br>If you meet the conditions, you will receive a residence card valid for 5 years.</p> </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><ol><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>Migration forwards your file to the Immigration Office</li><li>You will receive an invitation (link) by email <br>to apply for your residence card or<br>to submit additional proofs of your job search.</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></ol> </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--15--1" > What if I do not find work within 6 months? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--15--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>If you do not have sufficient proof of your job search, your application may be refused.</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--15--2" > 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--15--2" 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--15--3" > 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--15--3" 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--15--4" > 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--15--4" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p><a href="https://stad.gent/en/migration/reporting-your-departure-belgium">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 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--15--5" > 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--15--5" 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 job seeker</h2> <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=e4b6" class="button button-secondary">Make an appointment</a> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
• 827422 page 827422 infopages.
• 827422 articleSection "Migration" infopages.