Short stay (maximum 3 months) of a non-EU foreigner
A non-EU foreigner (third-country national) is a foreigner who does not hold the nationality of one of the Member States of the European Union (EU) or of an assimilated country (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland).
If you are a third-country national residing in Belgium for less than 3 months, you must report your arrival to the local authority in your place of residence.
Conditions
- You must be a non-EU (or equivalent) national
- Reside in the territory of the City of Brussels (except in a hotel, hospital or prison)
- Staying for a maximum of 3 months (short stay)
Exceptions
Your declaration of arrival is not required if you are staying:
- in a hotel (or hostel)
- in a hospital
- in a penal institution
How to apply?
By appointment, at the counter of the Administrative Centre Brucity or the liaison office of Louise to be made External site online via MyBXL
More info?
- By mail: foreigners@brucity.be (by attaching a copy of the required documents)
- By calling 02 279 22 11 (choose option 1)
Required documents
- Valid national passport
- C visa (External site if you are requiring a C visa), if applicable, copy of residence permit from an EU, EEA country or Switzerland
- Name of your host and address in the City of Brussels
- 1 recent identity photo with a white background
Rate: 10 euros
All persons (adults and children) concerned by the appointment must be present.
Rate
10 euros
A seasonal worker in possession of a B work permit bearing the statement 'seasonal worker' issued by one of the competent Regions must declare his or her arrival to the local authorities of his or her place of residence.
If you live in the City of Brussels, you can make an appointment at the Foreigners' Office:
- by e-mail: HUE-NEU@brucity.be
- by phone: 02 279 22 11
You must bring the following documents to your appointment:
- Valid passport
- B work permit
- If required, a valid short-stay visa stating 'BNL20 - seasonal worker'
Extending the stay of a seasonal worker
A seasonal worker authorised to remain in the country for a maximum of 90 days may apply for an extension to his or her stay, provided that the stay does not exceed the maximum duration of a short stay (90 out of 180 days).
You can make an appointment to extend your stay:
- by e-mail: HUE-NEU@brucity.be
- by phone: 02 279 22 11
You must bring the following documents to your appointment:
- Valid passport
- Work permit
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of adequate accommodation
- Valid declaration of arrival (Annex 3)
