From 5 January 2026, non-EU nationals with temporary protection status can apply to their municipality of residence for a renewal of their residence permit (A Card), which will be extended until 4 March 2027.
Hold an A Card as a person with temporary protection status.
Please note: from 5 January 2026, new temporary protection beneficiaries in possession of a 'temporary protection certificate' can immediately obtain an A Card valid until 4 March 2027, once they have applied to register in their municipality of residence.
By appointment, at the counter of the Administrative Centre of the City of Brussels to be made:
- online
- by phone on: 02 279 35 20
- Passport
- A Card
- A recent passport photo on a white background
Normal procedure: 30 euros (over 12s), 12 euros (under 12s)
Urgent procedure: 150 euros
Additional charges in the event of repeated loss or theft:
Renewal following a 2nd loss/theft: 60 euros
Renewal following a 3rd loss/theft: 150 euros
- Standard application: 1 to 2 weeks
- Urgent application: the next day, if the application is submitted before 3 pm. Outside of administration opening hours, you can, on request, collect your card from the FPS Home Affairs, located at Rue des Colonies 11 - 1000 Brussels.
