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DylanGrumley

Hi, I am an Irish citizen looking to relocate to Belgium. Is it as simple as just landing and settling or do I still need certain residency papers to be submitted/ approved?
Thanks!

Zivcal

Hello

You will need to make an appointment with the town hall once you sign a lease/buy a house.  You will need to satisfy certain things - a job, sufficient means etc. 

Check the municipality  website of where you intend to reside.    One to satisfy all their requirements and apply it could take up to 6 months.

Thanks

Z

DylanGrumley

Thanks buddy! :)

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