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When do I need to renew my Belgian ID card?

When do I need to renew my Belgian ID card?

Do not rely on the authorities – talking from my own experience. Officailly you need to start process of card renewal 45 to 30 days prior to card expiration date. This applies only if you are renewing your current E-Card. If you need to apply for the E+ card, make sure you apply for it at least 5 months prior to expiration of the current card.

Do you have to fill out identification form when you go to Belgium?

Since August, 1st, all persons returning to Belgium and all persons travelling through Belgium and who are staying at least 48 hours must fill out an identification form (Passenger Locator Form). You can find this form here . .

When do you have to report back to Belgium?

When returning to Belgium you must report to your municipal authorities within 8 working days. ).

When do family members have to renew their stay in Belgium?

Your family members will have to apply for renewal to the municipal administration of your place of residence between 45 and 30 days before the expiry of their A card. The municipality will inform the Immigration Office, who will control whether the requirements for family reunification are still met.

How long does the F card in Belgium last?

The F Card (Appendix 9) is issued to family members of third-country nationals in Belgium based on the right to family reunification with a Belgian or EU citizen after the approval of their residence application. The F Card is valid for five years.

Do not rely on the authorities – talking from my own experience. Officailly you need to start process of card renewal 45 to 30 days prior to card expiration date. This applies only if you are renewing your current E-Card. If you need to apply for the E+ card, make sure you apply for it at least 5 months prior to expiration of the current card.

Since August, 1st, all persons returning to Belgium and all persons travelling through Belgium and who are staying at least 48 hours must fill out an identification form (Passenger Locator Form). You can find this form here . .

Your family members will have to apply for renewal to the municipal administration of your place of residence between 45 and 30 days before the expiry of their A card. The municipality will inform the Immigration Office, who will control whether the requirements for family reunification are still met.