Offices for residence permit applications and renewals in Belgium

Bring every document requested for your chosen application; use the linked procedure to select the correct checklist. For an A-card renewal, the city’s application window depends on your stay: students 30–15 days before expiry, workers four–two months before expiry, other reasons 45–30 days before expiry. Evidence that you still meet the residence conditions is required. Expired A or H cards use the renewal form; other cards expired less than six months use a counter appointment, while those expired longer than six months use the expired-card form. If exactly six months have passed, ask the desk which route applies.

For a first card with D visa, prepare passport, visa and current recognised enrolment evidence, then your institution’s full checklist. UAntwerp also asks for the standard enrolment form, rental agreement, means and signed information sheet, plus documents for specific visa codes. Its first card-ordering visit requires passport/visa, one white-background photo, temporary Annex 15 and a bank card; no cash. For UAntwerp renewal, provide a signed dated extension sheet, means, the new academic-year standard enrolment form, Belgian-valid health insurance and colour copies of valid passport and current valid A card. Bachelor/Master/postgraduate students also need signed stamped official results. Check the standard-form credit requirements and graduation/PhD exceptions; do not substitute an ordinary enrolment receipt. At renewal card ordering, bring passport, current A card and bank card; a photo can be taken there or you may bring a white-background photo. Collect with passport, current residence document and posted PIN letter. If the PIN has not arrived, contact the university before attending.