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• 827437 type Article infopages.
• 827437 description "You can apply for a status change from a tourist or another type of residence. Read more about it on this page." infopages.
• 827437 identifier "827437" infopages.
• 827437 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 827437 name "Applying for a status change" infopages.
• 827437 url applying-status-change infopages.
• 827437 dateModified "2024-10-10T12:33:51+00:00" infopages.
• 827437 datePublished "2024-10-04T09:38:14+00:00" infopages.
• 827437 sourceOrganization a55a6dbf-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 827437 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://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1465" 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>A status change is an application to modify your current residence status. You can only change your status if you can prove that you are legally residing in the country, for example, before the end of your tourist stay or the validity of your current residence card.</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>ou are a <strong>non-EU or EEA citizen</strong>.</li><li>You do not have a <strong>visa D</strong>.</li><li>You have a <strong>short-term residence</strong> (e.g., with a visa C or visa exemption) or a <strong>long-term residence</strong> (e.g., as an employee, family reunifier, or student).</li><li>You meet the necessary requirements.</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>To start a new residence application, you must pay a fee or be exempt from it. The amount depends on the status you are applying for.</p><p><a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/faq/contribution-fee">More information about the fees or exemptions.</a></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>To apply for a new status, you must provide various documents depending on the specific status. <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/verblijfsrecht">Discover the different statuses available in Belgium</a> (Dutch).</p><p>If you need personal advice, first make an appointment with the <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie">Migration Info Point</a>.</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><p>Once you have gathered all the required documents, make an appointment with the Migration Office.</p><p><strong>How can you do that?</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1465">Online</a></li><li>At the <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/gentinfo-stadskantoor-gent">reception of Gentinfo</a> in the City Office or in the service centres <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienstencentrum-gentbrugge">Gentbrugge</a>, <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienstencentrum-sint-amandsberg">Sint-Amandsberg</a>, <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienstencentrum-nieuw-gent">Nieuw-Gent</a>, or <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienstencentrum-wondelgem">Wondelgem</a>.</li><li>Call Migration at <a href="tel:09 266 71 50">09 266 71 50</a>.</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>You can only change your status if you are legally residing in Belgium. If you do not meet this condition, the <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie">Migration Info Point</a> can assess your situation and provide tailored advice on your options.</p> </div> <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2> <dl class="accordion"><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--9--1"> How long does it take to get 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--9--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>There is no legal deadline for the Immigration Office to approve or reject the status change if you do not meet the conditions or if documents are missing. Your legal stay may expire, and you will not receive temporary residence rights while awaiting a decision.</p><p>If you are changing your status to self-employed and your file is complete, you will receive an immediate municipal decision. You will then receive proof of your application (attachment 15).</p></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--9--2"> Which 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--9--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>If your application is <strong>approved</strong>, you will receive an <strong>A-card</strong>.</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>Status change</h2> <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1465" class="button button-secondary">Make an appointment</a> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
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