For Belgians abroad

Administrative assistance to Belgians who are registered in the consular population register

Below you will find an overview of the administrative assistance that a consular post can provide to Belgians registered in the consular population register.

Vaccination of Belgians abroad (Covid-19)

On this page you will find all the information on the vaccination of Belgians abroad

Consular fees

On this page you will find all the information regarding consular fees

Registration at a Belgian consulate

On this page you will find all the information regarding registration with a Belgian career consulate.
Before leaving

On this page, you will find all the information concerning the steps to be taken before your departure.
How to register

On this page you will find all the information about the registration procedure.
Documents to submit with your registration

On this page you will find all the documents to submit for registration.
Returning to Belgium or moving to another country

On this page you will find all the information about your return to Belgium or a move to another country.
Privacy statement registration

Processing of personal data in the context of an application for registration in consular population registers.

The identity card for adults and children older than 12 (eID)

On this page you will find all the information about the identity card eID.
The identity card for children younger than 12 (Kids-ID)

On this page you will find all the information about the identity card for children Kids-ID.

Belgian passport

On this page you will find all the information about the Belgian passport.
Applying for a passport

On this page you will find all the information about the application procedure for a Belgian passport.
When should you renew your passport?

On this page you will find all the information you need to renew your Belgian passport.
Loss or theft

On this page you will find all the information you need in case your Belgian passport is loss or stolen.
In the event of an emergency

On this page you will find all the information you need in the event of an emergency.
Travel pass for refugees, stateless persons or foreign nationals

On this page you will find all the information about travel documents for refugees, stateless persons and foreigners.
Biometrics and European regulations

On this page, you will find all the information about biometrics and European regulations.
Defective passport or technical problems arising in the course of the passport application

On this page you will find all the information about a defective passport or a technical problem with an application.
FAQ about the Belgian passport

Frequently Asked Questions about the Belgian passport

Registry

On this page you will find all the information about registry.
Birth

On this page you will find all the information about the birth.
Acknowledgement of parentage

On this page you will find all the information about Acknowledgement of parentage.
Intercountry adoption

On this page you will find all the information about intercountry adoption.
Marriage

On this page you will find all the information about the marriage.
Cohabitation

On this page you will find all the information about cohabitation.
Divorce

On this page you will find all the information about divorce.
Death abroad

On this page you will find all the information about a death abroad.
Registration certificates

On this page you will find all the information about registration certificates.

Nationality

You can have Belgian nationality legally or voluntarily. You can also lose your Belgian nationality. This section will provide you with further information.
Being granted Belgian nationality before the age of 18

On this page you will find all the information regarding the granting of Belgian nationality before the age of 18.
Acquiring Belgian nationality after the age of 18

On this page you will find all the information about acquiring Belgian nationality after the age of 18.
Losing, retaining and regaining Belgian citizenship

On this page, you will find all the information concerning losing, retaining and regaining Belgian citizenship
Procedures and documents

On this page you will find all the information concerning the procedures and documents.
Nationality certificates

On this page, you will find all the information concerning nationality certificates.

Social security abroad

On this page you will find all information about social security abroad.

Notary expertise

On this page you will find all the information concerning the notary expertise.
The powers of attorney

On this page, you will find all the information concerning the powers of attorney.
Marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements

On this page you will find all the information about marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements.
Successions, gifts and wills

On this page, you will find all the information concerning successions, donations and wills.
Notarial deeds in a consular post

On this page you will find all the information about notarial acts in a consular post.

Your Belgian pension abroad

If you live abroad, are approaching the legal retirement age and believe you are entitled to a Belgian pension you may wonder where you should submit your pension application.

Extract from the criminal record

On this page you will find all the information about the criminal record extract.

Euthanasia declaration

Any Belgian citizen who has a national number can make a euthanasia declaration.

Belgian or European consular assistance

On this page you will find all the information about Belgian or European consular assistance.

COVID-19 travel advice

The travel information is provided on an advice basis only and is not binding.