Birth certificate for Resident permit

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dasskhandNew member10 August 2012 11:23:24

Hi,

Do we need birth and marriage certificate for applying the resident permit in Belgium? If yes, is translation of certificates in English is permitted?

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DassKhands

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schoolmumSerial expat10 August 2012 14:14:00

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Completely dependent upon the official you will deal with on the day. I can't see the need for birth certificates if all details are in your passports. Yes you need a marriage certificate if you are planning on living together. Whether you are asked for the marriage certificate to be translated into French or Dutch as strictly required will dependent on the official dealing, you cannot know until you register. Be prepared to have to translate documents from the original language into French or Dutch, embassies will have details of certified translators.

schoolmum Serial expat

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schoolmumSerial expat16 August 2012 22:40:07

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You must ask these questions to whichever gemeente / commune you are applying for residency through.

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