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• 828556 type Article infopages.
• 828556 subject "https://stad.gent/en/migration" infopages.
• 828556 description "Does your child, parent, or partner have an EU nationality? Are you an EU citizen yourself? Find out the steps for family reunification." infopages.
• 828556 identifier "828556" infopages.
• 828556 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 828556 name "Family reunification as an EU citizen with an EU citizen" infopages.
• 828556 url family-reunification-eu-citizen-eu-citizen infopages.
• 828556 dateModified "2025-12-18T14:43:09+00:00" infopages.
• 828556 datePublished "2025-01-17T13:00:02+00:00" infopages.
• 828556 sourceOrganization a55a6dbf-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 828556 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#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 it about?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-is-it-about"></a></h2><p>If you plan to stay in Belgium for more than 3 months, you must apply for registration with the municipality.</p><p>You will then receive an <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/verblijfsdocumenten/elektronische-verblijfskaarten#block-eu-kaart-vroeger-e-kaart"><strong>EU card</strong></a>.</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 are an EU citizen.</li><li>You reside at a private address in Ghent.<br>If you do not have an address for at least 1 month, the registration procedure will be postponed until you have lived at the same address for more than 1 month.</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>The initiation of your file is free of charge.</p><p><strong>For the residence card, you pay:</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>33 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Residence card for a child under 12</td><td>10 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>163 euro</td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you request a residence card for more than one of your children under 12 years old who live at your address in an urgent procedure <strong>simultaneously</strong>, the fee for the second card onwards is <strong>110 euro</strong>. Payment is preferably contactless.</p> </div> <div class="programme-slot" role="listitem"> <dt class="programme-slot-title"> <h2 id="what-do-i-need"> What do I need? </h2> </dt> <dd> <div class="grid-wrapper"> <ul class="grid-3"> <li> <!-- Modal --> <section id="206359" 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="206359"> <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 identity card or passport</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="206359"></div> </section> <!-- /Modal --> <!-- Teaser --> <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_206359"><span> You are married </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#206359" 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="#206359" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="206359"> You are married </a> </div> <!-- /Teaser --> </li> <li> <!-- Modal --> <section id="206365" 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="206365"> <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 identity card or passport</li><li>Proof of registration for 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="206365"></div> </section> <!-- /Modal --> <!-- Teaser --> <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_206365"><span> You are legally cohabitating </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#206365" 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="#206365" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="206365"> You are legally cohabitating </a> </div> <!-- /Teaser --> </li> <li> <!-- Modal --> <section id="206368" 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="206368"> <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 identity card or passport</li><li>Your birth certificate<ul><li>Translated into Dutch, French, German, or English</li><li>If required, with <a href="https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/legalisation-documents/search-criteria-legalisation">legalization or apostille</a></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="206368"></div> </section> <!-- /Modal --> <!-- Teaser --> <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_206368"><span> You are under 18 years old </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#206368" 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="#206368" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="206368"> You are under 18 years old </a> </div> <!-- /Teaser --> </li> <li> <!-- Modal --> <section id="206371" 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="206371"> <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 identity card or passport</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>If you are 21 years of age or older<ul><li><span>Proof that you were financially dependent of your parent in the country where you lived:</span><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><li>Proof of income from the parent</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="206371"></div> </section> <!-- /Modal --> <!-- Teaser --> <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_206371"><span> You are over 18 years old </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#206371" 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="#206371" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="206371"> You are over 18 years old </a> </div> <!-- /Teaser --> </li> <li> <!-- Modal --> <section id="206374" 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="206374"> <span>Close</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-content"> <h3> You are a parent </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> <h3>Of a child under 18 years old</h3><ul><li>Your identity card or passport</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>If your child has no right yet to an EU+card:<ul><li>Proof of sufficient financial means</li><li>Proof of health insurance</li></ul></li><li>Proof of custody rights and parental authority: if custody is shared, also include consent from the absent parent</li><li>Proof of cohabitation or proof of an emotional and/or financial bond and proof of actual care for the child</li></ul><h3>Of a child over 18 years old</h3><ul><li>Your identity card or passport</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 that you are dependent of your child:<ul><li>Proof of income of your child</li><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 child 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><li>Proof of cohabitation or proof of an emotional and/or financial bond</li></ul> </div> </div> <div class="modal-overlay modal-close" data-target="206374"></div> </section> <!-- /Modal --> <!-- Teaser --> <div class="teaser teaser--background"> <article class="teaser-content"> <div class="content__second"> <h3 class="bg-none h4" id="uid_206374"><span> You are a parent </span></h3> <p></p> <a href="#206374" class="read-more standalone-link">More info <span class="visually-hidden"> about You are a parent </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="#206374" class="teaser-overlay-link" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="206374"> You are a parent </a> </div> <!-- /Teaser --> </li> </ul> </div> </dd> </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 are married or under 21 years old</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 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 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 EU card <strong>application</strong>. You will then receive your annex 19</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 appointment is necessary.</li></ol> </div> </li> <li> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default"> <h3>You are a parent, over 21 years old or a partner</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 or make an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=fe90&product=1738">appointment</a>.</li><li><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling"><p>You will receive a confirmation email as soon as we have received your e-form.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></li><li>The <a href="https://www.politie.be/5415/contact/je-wijk">police</a> will conduct an address check.</li><li>Migration will forward your file to the <a href="https://dofi.ibz.be/en/contact">Immigration Office</a></li><li>After 6months 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.</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>If your situation does not fall under any of these categories, but you still wish to initiate a family reunification procedure, please 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" class="accordion__item"> <dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"> <h3> <button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--10--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--10--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>The EU 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--10--2" > Can I renew the EU card? </button> </h3> </dt> <dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"> <div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--10--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>Yes, you can also switch to permanent residence, the <a href="https://www.vreemdelingenrecht.be/verblijfsdocumenten/elektronische-verblijfskaarten#block-eu-kaart-vroeger-e-kaart--2">EU+ 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--10--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--10--3" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p>As an EU citizen, there are no restrictions on working. You can start working even without initiating a procedure.</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--10--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--10--4" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text" > <p><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/burgerzaken/verhuizen-en-adres/aangifte-van-adreswijziging"><strong>Always report any change of address immediately</strong></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"><strong>online</strong></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--10--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--10--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>Not sure which procedure to choose? Do you have any other questions?</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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