Administrative assistance to Belgians who are registered in the consular population register
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Administrative assistance to Belgians who are registered in the consular population register
Here you will find an overview of the administrative assistance that a consular post can provide to Belgians registered in the consular population register.
Forms
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Forms
On this page you will find all the forms for Belgian nationals abroad.
Consular fees
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Consular fees
On this page you will find all the information regarding consular fees.
Registration at a Belgian consulate
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Registration at a Belgian consulate
On this page you will find all the information regarding registration with a Belgian career consulate.
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Before leaving
On this page, you will find all the information concerning the steps to be taken before your departure.
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How to register
On this page you will find all the information about the registration procedure.
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Documents to submit with your registration
On this page you will find all the documents to submit for registration.
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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.
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Privacy statement registration
Processing of personal data in the context of an application for registration in consular population registers.
Identity card for Belgians living abroad
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Identity card for Belgians living abroad
On this page you will find all the information about the identity card for Belgians abroad.
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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.
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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
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Ordinary passport
On this page you will find all the information about the application procedure for a Belgian passport.
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Ordinary, urgent and very urgent procedures - tariffs
On this page, you will find all the information about the tariffs and delivery times for a Belgian passport.
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Quality requirements for the photo
If you need a new passport, pay very close attention to your photo.
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Biometrics and passport applications from Belgian living abroad
For Belgians who are registered in an embassy or consulate and often live at a great distance from their embassy or consulate, there are some facilities that accommodate for large journeys.
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Loss and theft of passport (or identity card)
On this page you will find all the information you need in case your Belgian passport is loss or stolen.
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Temporary passport, also for humanitarian emergencies
On this page you will find all the information about the temporary passport.
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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.
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Biometrics and European regulations
On this page, you will find all the information about biometrics and European regulations.
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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.
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Information on GDPR
Passport applications: information on GDPR.
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FAQ about the Belgian passport
Frequently Asked Questions about the Belgian passport
Registry
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Registry
On this page you will find all the information about registry.
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Birth
On this page you will find all the information about the birth.
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Acknowledgement of parentage
On this page you will find all the information about Acknowledgement of parentage.
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Intercountry adoption
On this page you will find all the information about intercountry adoption.
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Marriage
On this page you will find all the information about the marriage.
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Cohabitation
On this page you will find all the information about cohabitation.
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Divorce
On this page you will find all the information about divorce.
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Death abroad
On this page you will find all the information about a death abroad.
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Registration certificates
On this page you will find all the information about registration certificates.
Nationality
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Nationality
You can have Belgian nationality legally or voluntarily. You can also lose your Belgian nationality. This section will provide you with further information.
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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.
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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.
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Losing, retaining and regaining Belgian citizenship
On this page, you will find all the information concerning losing, retaining and regaining Belgian citizenship
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Procedures and documents
On this page you will find all the information concerning the procedures and documents.
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Nationality certificates
On this page, you will find all the information concerning nationality certificates.
Social security abroad
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Social security abroad
On this page you will find all information about social security abroad.
Notarial competence
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Notarial competence
On this page you will find all the information concerning the notarial competence.
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Where can you arrange execution of a notarial deed?
All the information is on this page.
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How are notarial deeds executed in a belgian consulate?
All the information is on this page.
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What types of notarial deeds can be drafted?
Powers of attorney, the digital notarial power of attorney, pre-nuptial agreements in Belgium, gifts, the will.
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Are you involved in settlement of an estate or inheritance?
All the information is on this page.
Your Belgian pension abroad
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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
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Extract from the criminal record
On this page you will find all the information about the criminal record extract.
Euthanasia declaration
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Euthanasia declaration
Any Belgian citizen who has a national number can make a euthanasia declaration.
Belgian or European consular assistance
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Belgian or European consular assistance
On this page you will find all the information about Belgian or European consular assistance.
Return to Belgium
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COVID-19
General information on COVID-19 for Belgians travelling abroad or returning to Belgium after a journey.
Legalisation of documents
On this page you will find all the information about the legalisation of documents.
Travel advice
In this section you will find all the important information when travelling abroad.
Travel to Belgium
On this page you will find all the information you need to travel to Belgium.