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• 827443 description "Do you have at least 5 years of legal and uninterrupted residence in Belgium? If you meet the conditions, you can apply for permanent reside" infopages.
• 827443 identifier "827443" infopages.
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• 827443 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 827443 name "Applying for permanent residence" infopages.
• 827443 url applying-permanent-residence infopages.
• 827443 dateModified "2025-03-28T10:24:05+00:00" infopages.
• 827443 datePublished "2024-10-04T19:15:02+00:00" infopages.
• 827443 sourceOrganization feb2655f-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 827443 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-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"> <h2>What is it about?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-is-it-about"></a></h2><p>If you have a temporary residence card, you can apply for permanent residence after 5 years. The conditions vary depending on the type of 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><p>These conditions always apply:</p><ul><li>You have a <strong>valid residence card</strong>.</li><li>You have <strong>5 years of uninterrupted residence</strong>.</li></ul><p>If you are a recognised refugee or have subsidiary protection status, you can apply for permanent residence 5 years after submitting your asylum application.</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>The <strong>application </strong>itself is <strong>free</strong>.</p><p>For the <strong>residence card</strong>, you pay</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>30 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Residence card for children under 12</td><td>9 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>133 euro</td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you apply for more than one residence card in the urgent procedure for children under 12 who live at your address, you pay €110 from the second card onwards.</p><p>Preferred payment method: contactless.</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><h3>Applying for a B, K, L or F+ card</h3><ul><li>Submit your application <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scOnbeperktverblijf.aspx">online</a>.</li><li>You will receive an email confirming your application once it has been processed. This email includes your <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/sites/default/files/media/files/2023-07/Bijlage%2016_Aanvraag%20om%20machtiging%20tot%20vestiging%20of%20tot%20het%20bekomen%20van%20de%20status%20van%20langdurig%20ingezetene.pdf">Annex 16</a> or <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/sites/default/files/media/files/2023-07/Bijlage%2022_Aanvraag%20om%20duurzaam%20verblijf.pdf">Annex 2</a>2.</li><li>The processing time at the Immigration Office is approximately 2 months for a B card or 5 months for an F+, L or K card</li><li>If your application is approved, you will receive an invitation by email to request your residence card. Follow the link in the email to book an appointment.</li><li>Collect your residence card from the location where you applied.<br>No appointment is needed, except at <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937">Wijkkantoor Rabot</a>.<br>Don’t forget your <strong>codes</strong>!</li></ul><p>If you cannot apply online, book an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1466">appointment </a>at Migration.</p><h3>Applying for an EU+ or M long-term residence card</h3><ul><li>Book an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=1466">appointment </a>at Migration.</li><li>You will receive proof of application (<a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/sites/default/files/media/files/2023-07/Bijlage%2022_Aanvraag%20om%20duurzaam%20verblijf.pdf">Annex 22</a>).</li><li>Your new residence card will be requested at the same time.</li><li>Collect your residence card from the location where you applied.<br>No appointment is needed, except at <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937">Wijkkantoor Rabot</a>.<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>You are <strong>not</strong> required to apply for an EU+, B, M (long-term residence), K or L card.<br>However, applying for an F+ card <strong>is mandatory</strong>. If you do not apply, you may receive a fine.</p><p><strong>Students</strong> are not eligible for permanent residence. If you have a different residence status after your studies, contact <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie">Infopunt Migratie</a>.</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--8--1"> Which register will I be enrolled in? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--8--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>You will be registered in the population register, except if you switch to a B card—then you remain in the foreigners' register.</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--8--2"> How long can I stay abroad? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--8--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>The duration depends on your residence status.</p><p><a href="https://stad.gent/en/migration/traveling-leaving-and-returning/reporting-your-departure-belgium">Read more on this page</a></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--8--3"> Can I lose my permanent residence rights? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--8--3" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>Yes, you can lose your permanent residence rights for the following reasons:</p><ul><li>If you leave Belgium for more than the allowed period depending on your residence rights.</li><li>For serious public order or national security reasons.</li><li>If you committed fraud to obtain your residence rights.</li></ul></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>Complete the form</h2> <ul class="links"> <li> <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scOnbeperktverblijf.aspx" class="button button-secondary">when applying for a B-, K-, L- or F+ card</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken/?product=1466" class="standalone-link">Book an appointment when applying for an EU+ or M long-term residence card</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
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