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Disrupted services on Thursday 12 February

Due to national trade union actions, the services at the various counters of the Brucity Administrative Centre and liaison offices will be disrupted on Thursday 12 February 2026. You can still request your documents online and make an appointment on the citizen portal External siteMyBXL.

Stay of Russians in Belgium

Stay of Russians in Belgium

Since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, questions have arisen regarding the situation of Russian citizens who are legally residing in Belgium, or who wish to come there.

The Immigration Office (FPS Internal Affairs) will show discernment and will be attentive to Russian citizens temporarily prevented from returning to Russia, or who had a project in Belgium (studies, work, family reunion).

International protection and stay?

Russian nationals can find more information on international protection, the short stay and long stay at:

External siteImmigration Office

Created on 07/03/2022 (Modified on 13/09/2023)