Apply for or renew a Belgian passport

Requested in person at your municipality, children included

A Belgian passport is for Belgian citizens and is requested at the municipality where you live. Everyone applies in person, and a child comes along with a parent. Fingerprints are taken from age twelve. If you are not the parent the child is registered with, bring the other parent’s written consent. Ask about urgent options if you travel soon, because normal delivery takes longer.

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How it works

Apply for or renew a passport

Find a passport office and see how to prepare for your appointment.

Passports are issued by the country of your nationality. Citizens living in the country apply at a local passport office, usually in person with a photo that meets the rules and their old passport. Children often need consent from both parents. Processing takes from a few days to a few weeks, so ask about a faster option if you need to travel soon. If you live abroad and need your own country’s passport, contact its embassy or consulate. Foreign residents who cannot get a passport from their own country may qualify for an alien’s passport or a refugee travel document.

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Offices
61 offices in 30 cities
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At 39 of 61 offices
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Most visits are booked ahead

Which passport desk will take your application?

Passport desks differ in how you book, which languages they serve in and how you collect the finished passport. Some take applications by appointment only.

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