Belgian Citizenship Through Marriage

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GuestPoster180Guest19 October 2016 10:30:22

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Hello,

I have a question on Belgian citizenship if anyone can help me with it. I am married to a Belgian citizen but we have been living in the UK after our marriage as my husband works here.

We met in Belgium where I have had a legal residence through being a student in Belgium for 3,5 years. I still have to go to Belgium for exams and etc. but I was just wondering if this would be enough to be counted as strong ties to the country or not?
Thank you

Currylover Serial expat

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CurryloverSerial expat19 October 2016 16:19:14

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Do you have a 5 years + residence card for Belgium and still live in Belgium registered?
What nationality are you?
Have you followed an integration course?

pojing New member

Member since 22 August 2020

pojingNew member27 August 2020 01:37:01

If you have lived outside Belgium for a period of more than 1 year in that 5year period then you are not eligible for Belgium Citizenship, the law requires you to live in Belgium for 5 years with you being outside Belgium for a period of less than 1 year.

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