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.

6 offices in Liège
  • Liège

    For residence permit holders

    Mairie de quartier d'Angleur

    Rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville 6, Château de Péralta, 4031 Liège

    Renew your card before it expires, on a weekday or on a Saturday morning.

    Bring the current residence card and valid national identity document or passport. Ask which recent photograph, supporting decision and other case-specific documents are needed. Keep the PIN/PUK letter for personal collection and follow the collection location given by staff; the temporary Centre-Ville arrangement concerns documents ordered through the immigration service.

  • Liège

    For residence permit holders

    Mairie de quartier de Bois-de-Breux

    Rue de Herve 451, 4030 Liège

    Apply before your card expires, at a neighbourhood branch that is open on weekdays only.

    Bring the current residence card and valid national identity document or passport. Ask which recent photograph, supporting decision and other case-specific documents are needed. Keep the PIN/PUK letter for personal collection and follow the collection location given by staff; the temporary Centre-Ville arrangement concerns documents ordered through the immigration service.

  • Liège

    For residence permit holders

    Mairie de quartier de Bressoux

    Rue Général-de-Gaulle 69, 4020 Liège

    Check that your card type is renewed at neighbourhood branches, as some cards go to the immigration service.

    Bring the current residence card and valid national identity document or passport. Ask which recent photograph, supporting decision and other case-specific documents are needed. Keep the PIN/PUK letter for personal collection and follow the collection location given by staff; the temporary Centre-Ville arrangement concerns documents ordered through the immigration service.

  • Liège

    For residence permit holders

    Mairie de quartier de Sainte-Marguerite

    Rue Saint-Séverin 46, 4000 Liège

    Arrive early on a weekday, as queue tickets can run out and the branch is closed at weekends.

    Bring the current residence card and valid national identity document or passport. Ask which recent photograph, supporting decision and other case-specific documents are needed. Keep the PIN/PUK letter for personal collection and follow the collection location given by staff; the temporary Centre-Ville arrangement concerns documents ordered through the immigration service.

  • Liège

    For residence permit holders

    Mairie de quartier du Centre-Ville

    Potiérue 5, Rez-de-chaussée — Cité administrative, 4000 Liège

    Phone first if you are unsure whether your card type qualifies, then renew it before it expires.

    Bring the current residence card and valid national identity document or passport. Ask which recent photograph, supporting decision and other case-specific documents are needed. Keep the PIN/PUK letter for personal collection and follow the collection location given by staff; the temporary Centre-Ville arrangement concerns documents ordered through the immigration service.

  • Liège

    For residence permit holders

    Mairie de quartier du Thier-à-Liège

    Boulevard Hector-Denis 338b, 4000 Liège

    Apply before your card expires, and remember that queue tickets stop shortly before each session ends.

    Bring the current residence card and valid national identity document or passport. Ask which recent photograph, supporting decision and other case-specific documents are needed. Keep the PIN/PUK letter for personal collection and follow the collection location given by staff; the temporary Centre-Ville arrangement concerns documents ordered through the immigration service.

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Applying for or renewing a Belgian residence permit

For non-EU residents, students and permit holders, plus EU citizens seeking permanent residence. See the steps and find the municipal desk to contact.

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