‘Belgian student status’ is conferred on those who are not Belgian nationals but are legally recognized as having the rights of a Belgian student. To hold Belgian student status you must meet the following criteria. The list below will inform you about the required documents you will need to validate this statut during your enrolment/admission :
Documents NEEDED:
- A copy of your valid ID card(or a recent Nationality certificate)
OR
Documents NEEDED:
- Certificate of registration in foreigners register/unlimited stay (B card) OR Foreigner’s identity card/unlimited right of residence (C card)
- Long-term resident (D card)
- EU citizen family member’s residence permit (permit F) Or EU citizen family member permanent residence (F+ card)
Documents NEEDED:
- Student applying for refugee status or stateless person: copy of Annex 25 or 26 completed by the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons and ‘orange card’ registration certificate
- Refugee student: copy of both sides of B card
- Student under subsidiary protection: copy of both sides of A card or B card and Immigration Office decision proving subsidiary protection
Documents NEEDED:
- Copy of both sides of residence permit valid for more than three months AND
- either Professional activity: six pay stubs issued in the 12 months preceding university application
- either Replacement income: proof of receipt of unemployment benefits, pension or health insurance compensation
Documents NEEDED:
- A recent CPAS certificate
Documents NEEDED:
Documentation proving the person’s qualification (1 to 4) AND relationship to student:
- Father/Mother: copy of official act proving parentage: household composition or student birth certificate
- Spouse: marriage or a recent household composition certificate
- Legal guardian: guardianship act legalised
- Legal cohabitant: certificate of legal cohabitation issued by the municipality
(NB: age of majority can differ per nationality)
Documents NEEDED:
- Copy of scholarship award certificate from competent body (example: Federation Scholarship Department, ARES Development Cooperation, etc.
Documents NEEDED:
- Copy of both sides of identity document proving long-term residence in other EU member state
- Copy of both sides of Belgium residence permit
For the reenrolment, you will have to fill a form of status declaration