Offices for residence permit applications and renewals in Belgium

Your municipality’s foreigners’ desk is where the paperwork begins

Residence cards and permit renewals are dealt with at the foreigners’ desk of the municipality where you live. Offices differ in how they take first contact and which groups they serve, such as students, permit holders and EU citizens. Some assign every appointment themselves after you phone, and some close parts of the week.

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1 office in Aalst

  • Aalst

    Administratief centrum Aalst

    Werf 9, 9300 Aalst

    Book an appointment to get or extend a temporary residence document while the decision on your case is pending.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+32 53 77 93 00

    For a new AI, bring a passport or national identity document. The city takes the photo at the counter without an extra photo charge; bring your own compliant photo for a child under three or unable to sit independently. An own photo must be under six months old and meet ICAO standards. For extension, bring identification and the current AI. Fees are €35.50 for people older than 12 and €14.50 for children younger than 12; confirm the applicable child rate when booking.

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