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5 reasons to live in Brussels

  1. Brussels is the city that dares you to be yourself. Come as you are! 
  2. We're a city of global collaborators and originators who grow their ideas and shape what's next.
  3. Brussels is the capital that dares to lead and dares to live. We are businesslike and bon vivants. 
  4. We're an affortable city but rich in discoveries of art, culture, and cuisine. 
  5. In Brussels, you'll find your path, your passion and your people! 
Brussels Mont des Arts - Kunstberg

EEA-nationals

As an EEA+ national, if you want to register in a Belgian municipality, you need to provide several documents. The exact requirements may vary by municipality, but generally, you will need to follow the procedure below and provide them with the listed documents.

Procedure
  1. You must register within 8 days of your arrival in Belgium at the municipality where you reside.
  2. The municipality will register you in the National Register and you will receive a residence card.
  3. There will usually be a residence check by the local police to confirm that you actually live at the given address.
Required documents
  1. Valid passport or identity card.
  2. Proof of residence:
    • Rental contract or property deed.
    • If you are living with someone: a declaration from the main resident + a copy of their identity card.
  3. Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (e.g., employment contract, proof of income, etc.).
  4. Health insurance – proof that you are covered by a Belgian health insurance provider or another recognized insurer.

Non EEA-nationals

As a third-country national who wants to register in a Belgian municipality based on a Single Permit (combined permit), you generally need to present the following documents. The exact requirements may vary by municipality, but generally, you will need to follow the procedure below and provide them with the listed documents.

Procedure
  1. You must report to the municipality where you reside within 8 days of arrival in Belgium.
  2. The municipality will register you in the National Register and you will receive a foreigner card type A (for a limited period).
  3. There is usually a residence check by the neighborhood police officer to confirm that you actually live at the given address.
Required documents
  1. Valid passport and visa D.
  2. Single Permit – the positive advice on work and the positive advice on residence
  3. Proof of residence:
    • Rental contract or property deed.
    • If you are living with someone: a declaration from the main resident + a copy of their ID card.
  4. Birth certificate – legalized and possibly translated into Dutch, French, or German.
  5. Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, etc.), if applicable.
  6. Employer's declaration or employment contract or hosting agreement – to show that you are actually working based on the permit.
  7. Health insurance – proof that you are affiliated with a Belgian mutuality or another recognized insurer.
Questions?

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