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828460 type Article infopages.
828460 subject "https://stad.gent/en/migration" infopages.
828460 description "Would you like to join your Belgian child, parent or partner as a non-EU citizen? Discover the conditions to start the registration process." infopages.
828460 identifier "828460" infopages.
828460 inLanguage "en" infopages.
828460 name "Family reunification as a non-EU citizen with a Belgian national" infopages.
828460 url family-reunification-non-eu-citizen-belgian-national infopages.
828460 dateModified "2025-12-18T14:34:10+00:00" infopages.
828460 datePublished "2025-01-10T08:45:02+00:00" infopages.
828460 sourceOrganization a55a6dbf-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
828460 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-this-about">What is this 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#an-overview-of-your-options-without-a-type-d-visa">An overview of your options without a type D visa</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-any-exceptions">Are there any exceptions?</a></li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What is this about?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-is-this-about"></a></h2><p>If you plan to stay in Belgium for more than three months, you must register with the municipality.</p><p>You will then receive an <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/verblijfsdocumenten/elektronische-verblijfskaarten#block-f-kaart">F card</a>.</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><ul><li>You are a non-EU citizen.</li><li>You reside at a private address in Ghent.<ul><li>If you do not have an address for at least one month, the registration process will be postponed until you have been living at the same address for over one month.</li></ul></li><li>Preferably, you apply for a D visa at <a href="https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/embassies-and-consulates">the competent diplomatic post</a> before travelling to Belgium.</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><ul><li>If you applied for a D visa, no additional fee is required.</li><li>If you entered Belgium by other means, you usually need to pay an <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themes/faq/contribution-fee">administrative fee</a>.</li></ul><p>For the orange card, you pay:</p><ul><li><strong>€16</strong></li></ul><p>For the residence card, you pay:</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>33 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Residence card for a child under 12 years old</td><td>10 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>163 euro</td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you apply for residence cards in the urgent procedure for more than one child under 12 years old living at your address, the fee for the second card onwards is 110 euro.</p><p>Preferably pay contactless.</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><ul><li><strong>If you have a D visa:</strong><ul><li>Your passport</li></ul></li><li><strong>If you do not have a D visa:</strong><ul><li>See below</li></ul></li></ul> </div> <div class="programme-slot" role="listitem"> <dt class="programme-slot-title"> <h2 id="an-overview-of-your-options-without-a-type-d-visa"> An overview of your options without a type D visa </h2> </dt> <dd> <div class="grid-wrapper"> <ul class="grid-3"> <li>  <section id="205348" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="205348"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> You are married </h3> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=9rUfNuYC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=9rUfNuYC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=b9eDwZ7- 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=0KjS-6ml 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=MC6vRaT_ 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=I8jlCWdB 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=9rUfNuYC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z" alt="Een huwelijk in de tuin van de Sint-Pietersabdij" title="Een huwelijk in de tuin van de Sint-Pietersabdij" /> </picture> </div> </div> <ul><li>Your passport</li><li>Your proof of payment of the administrative fee or exemption certificate</li><li><a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/stable-regular-and-adequate-means-subsistence">Proof of sufficient financial means</a></li><li>Copy of your rental contract with proof of registration or a copy of the notarial deed of ownership</li><li>Proof of health insurance</li><li>Your marriage certificate<ul><li>translated into Dutch, French, German, or English</li><li><a href="https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents/search-criteria-legalisation">legalised or with an apostille</a> if required</li></ul></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="205348"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_205348"><span> You are married </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#205348" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about You are married </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"> <figure> <div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=9rUfNuYC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=9rUfNuYC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=b9eDwZ7- 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=0KjS-6ml 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=MC6vRaT_ 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=I8jlCWdB 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=9rUfNuYC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/521845-279099116_3079235909006873_4515867702594625198_n-0cd66c-original-1705932665.jpg.webp?itok=gaFd5j2z" alt="Een huwelijk in de tuin van de Sint-Pietersabdij" title="Een huwelijk in de tuin van de Sint-Pietersabdij" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </article> <a href="#205348" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="205348"> You are married </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="205351" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="205351"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> You are legally cohabitating </h3> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=A7az0nEN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=A7az0nEN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=TV4ZJzPe 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=N2vZftkC 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=wRh-UVkc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=DHmu29-C 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=A7az0nEN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q" alt="Ondertekening van een wettelijke samenwoonst" /> </picture> </div> </div> <ul><li>Your passport</li><li>Your proof of payment of the administrative fee or exemption certificate</li><li><a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/stable-regular-and-adequate-means-subsistence">Proof of sufficient financial means</a></li><li>Copy of your rental contract with proof of registration or a copy of the notarial deed of ownership</li><li>Proof of health insurance</li><li>Proof of registered legal cohabitation</li><li>Proof of a stable and long-term relationship: 1 year of effective cohabitation, knowing each other for 2 years or having a child together</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="205351"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_205351"><span> You are legally cohabitating </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#205351" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about You are legally cohabitating </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"> <figure> <div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=A7az0nEN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=A7az0nEN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=TV4ZJzPe 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=N2vZftkC 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=wRh-UVkc 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=DHmu29-C 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=A7az0nEN 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-a-darmel-7641842.jpg.webp?itok=j7ks2d-q" alt="Ondertekening van een wettelijke samenwoonst" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </article> <a href="#205351" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="205351"> You are legally cohabitating </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="205354" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="205354"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> You are under 18 years old </h3> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=LT7DC-fr 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=LT7DC-fr 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=Oi9jqwJa 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=9uPaLeae 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zTRxN15K 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=wxuqUQVt 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=LT7DC-fr 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ" alt="Foto van een minderjarig kind" /> </picture> </div> </div> <ul><li>Your passport</li><li>Copy of your rental contract with proof of registration or a copy of the notarial deed of ownership</li><li>Proof of health insurance</li><li>Your birth certificate<ul><li>translated into Dutch, French, German, or English</li><li><a href="https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents/search-criteria-legalisation">legalised or with an apostille</a> if required</li></ul></li><li>Proof of custody rights and parental authority: if custody is shared, also include consent from the absent parent</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="205354"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_205354"><span> You are under 18 years old </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#205354" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about You are under 18 years old </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"> <figure> <div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=LT7DC-fr 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=LT7DC-fr 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=Oi9jqwJa 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=9uPaLeae 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zTRxN15K 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=wxuqUQVt 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=LT7DC-fr 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-borishamer-29247752.jpg.webp?itok=zWJj2DJQ" alt="Foto van een minderjarig kind" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </article> <a href="#205354" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="205354"> You are under 18 years old </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="205357" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="205357"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> You are over 18 years old </h3> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=cYrmmXb5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=cYrmmXb5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QszmiaQg 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=Pbti1jGY 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=j7_pl4wV 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=h9ZLkry_ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=cYrmmXb5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk" alt="Globelink inspiratieavonden voor jongeren" /> </picture> </div> </div> <ul><li>Your passport</li><li>Your proof of payment of the administrative fee or exemption certificate</li><li><a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/stable-regular-and-adequate-means-subsistence">Proof of sufficient financial means</a></li><li>Copy of your rental contract with proof of registration or a copy of the notarial deed of ownership</li><li>Proof of health insurance</li><li>Your birth certificate<ul><li>translated into Dutch, French, German, or English</li><li><a href="https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents/search-criteria-legalisation">legalised or with an apostille</a> if required</li></ul></li><li>Proof that you are dependent of your parent:<ul><li>Proof of inability to support yourself in your country of origin</li><li>Proof that you received financial support for the past 6 months from your parent who lived in Belgium</li><li>Certificate stating that you are not financially dependent on the OCMW (Public Centre for Social Welfare)</li></ul></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="205357"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_205357"><span> You are over 18 years old </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#205357" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about You are over 18 years old </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"> <figure> <div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=cYrmmXb5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=cYrmmXb5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QszmiaQg 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=Pbti1jGY 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=j7_pl4wV 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=h9ZLkry_ 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=cYrmmXb5 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/Globelink%20inspiratieavonden%20voor%20jongeren.png.webp?itok=QlACTAJk" alt="Globelink inspiratieavonden voor jongeren" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </article> <a href="#205357" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="205357"> You are over 18 years old </a> </div>  </li> <li>  <section id="205360" class="modal programme-detail" tabindex="-1"> <div class="modal-inner"> <div class="modal-header"> <button class="button button-secondary close icon-cross modal-close" data-target="205360"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> You are a parent of a child under 18 years old </h3> <div class="image-gallery--wrapper single image-gallery--secondary"> <div class="image-gallery js-lightbox"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=ytoXG1sC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=ytoXG1sC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=PqlwaGf6 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=4rQLuDM7 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=x8pvs6sx 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=MV_V6gQh 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=ytoXG1sC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR" alt="Ouders en kind" /> </picture> </div> </div> <ul><li>Your passport</li><li>Your proof of payment of the administrative fee or exemption certificate</li><li>The birth certificate of your child<ul><li>translated into Dutch, French, German, or English</li><li><a href="https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents/search-criteria-legalisation">legalised or with an apostille</a> if required</li></ul></li><li>Proof of cohabitation or proof of an emotional and/or financial bond and proof of actual care for the child</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="205360"></div> </section>   <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_205360"><span> You are a parent of a child under 18 years old </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#205360" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about You are a parent of a child under 18 years old </span> </a> </div> <div class="content__first"> <div class="figure-wrapper"> <figure> <div class="image-wrapper" data-ratio="8:5"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=ytoXG1sC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR 2x" media="(min-width: 1680px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=ytoXG1sC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR 2x" media="all and (min-width: 960px) and (max-width: 1679.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=PqlwaGf6 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_sm_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=4rQLuDM7 2x" media="all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 959.9px)" type="image/webp" width="445" height="279"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=x8pvs6sx 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_xs_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=MV_V6gQh 2x" media="all and (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.9px)" type="image/webp" width="350" height="219"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=ytoXG1sC 1x, /sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR 2x" media="all and (max-width: 575.9px)" type="image/webp" width="575" height="360"/> <img loading="lazy" width="1150" height="720" src="/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_8_5_m_x2/public/media/images/pexels-olly-3820065.jpg.webp?itok=3PitFwTR" alt="Ouders en kind" /> </picture> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </article> <a href="#205360" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="205360"> You are a parent of a child under 18 years old </a> </div>  </li> </ul> </div> </dd> </div> <div id="what-are-the-steps" class="paragraph paragraph--type--anchor paragraph--view-mode--full"></div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--container paragraph--view-mode--full w10-o1"> <h2>What are the steps?</h2> <ul class="grid-2"> <li> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h3>You have a type D visa</h3><ol><li>Register <a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scNieuweregistratie.aspx">online</a> and complete the steps indicated on the form.</li><li>You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your e-form.</li><li>After processing your application and verifying your documents, you can collect an Annex 15. You will receive an email notification for this.</li><li>The <a href="https://www.politie.be/5415/contact/je-wijk">police</a> will conduct an address check.</li><li>You will receive an invitation by email to apply for your residence card. Use the provided link to schedule an appointment for your F card <strong>application</strong>.</li><li>Collect your residence card at the <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-afhaalbalie-stadskantoor">City Office</a> using the codes sent to your home. This process may take 3 to 4 weeks.<br>No appointmen is necessary.</li></ol> </div> </li> <li> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h3>You do not have a type D visa</h3><ol><li>Schedule an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=fe90&product=1738">appointment</a> with Migration.</li><li>Your file will be initiated during your appointment, and you will receive a registration certificate (<a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/default/files/2024-01/Bijlage%2019ter_2015.pdf">Annex 19ter</a>).</li><li>The <a href="https://www.politie.be/5415/contact/je-wijk">police</a> will conduct an address check.</li><li>You will receive an email invitation to complete your file. Use the link in the email to schedule an appointment.</li><li>At your appointment, you will receive an <strong>orange card valid for six months</strong> from the start of your file. A second appointment will be scheduled to receive the final decision at the end of the procedure.</li><li>After 6 months you wil know the result of your application at the moment of your appointment.<br>If the result is <strong>positive</strong>, a residence card will be requested.<br>If the result is <strong>negative</strong>, the procedure will be closed.<br>If <strong>no decision</strong> has been made, the orange card will be extended by three months.</li><li>Collect your residence card at the <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-afhaalbalie-stadskantoor">City Office or service centre</a> where you applied, using the codes sent to your home. This process may take 3 to 4 weeks.<br>No appointment is necessary</li></ol> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>Are there any exceptions?<a class="ck-anchor" id="are-there-any-exceptions"></a></h2><p><span>Did you live in another EU member state with your family as a Belgian citizen? If so, contact </span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie"><strong>Infopunt Migratie</strong></a>.</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--1" > How long is my residence card valid? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>The F card is 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--2" > Can I renew the F card? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>Yes, but you are also required to switch to permanent residence (<a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/verblijfsdocumenten/elektronische-verblijfskaarten#block-f-kaart--2">F+ Card</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--3" > When am I allowed to work? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--3" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>You can work as soon as you receive Annex 19ter or the Annex 15.<br>If you are 18 years or older, it is strongly discouraged to work during your procedure. You must demonstrate that you are financially dependent on your Belgian parent to meet the conditions for family reunification.</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--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--4" 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>. Failing to report your move may result in removal from the Foreigners' Register. This removal makes your residence card invalid and can lead to the loss of your right to stay in Belgium.</p><p>Moving abroad, permanent or temporarily, must be reported <a href="https://stad.gent/en/migration/traveling-leaving-and-returning/reporting-your-departure-belgium">online</a>.</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>Do you have any further questions about this procedure?</h2> <a href="https://stad.gent/nl/openingsuren-adressen/dienst-burgerzaken-infopunt-migratie" class="button button-secondary">Contact Infopunt Migratie</a> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
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