When leaving Belgium permanently, you must deregister at the city hall to discontinue any administrative procedures that are linked to your place of residence in Belgium.
Check out KU Leuven's career website with plenty of tips on standing out in the job market, and what to include on your CV when you are still starting out and don't have much work experience to show yet.
Sometimes you have to legalise or apostille documents from your home country to use them for official applications here. Check out this page to understand the processes and check what's needed based on the country your document was issued in.
Get a heads up regarding residency renewal timings! Important for HRs with international employees and employees that need to renew their single permit in 2025.
Changing your address in Belgium? You are required to report your change of address to the municipality of your new residence within 8 days of moving.
If you plan to drive a motorized vehicle in Belgium, it is necessary to either register or exchange your non-Belgian licence before you can drive.
If you are staying longer than 90 days in Belgium then you will need a residence permit. Learn how to obtain yours at the Leuven city hall (Stadskantoor)
Obtaining a Belgian visa allows you to enter Belgium and the Schengen area, either for a short-term stay (maximum 90 days) or a long-term stay (more than 90 days).
Are you staying in Belgium for a maximum of 90 days? Be sure to register your short-term stay with the Leuven town hall.
Staying more than 90 days in Belgium for study purposes? Be sure to register at the town hall when you arrive in Leuven.
When the fall season approaches, it brings with it a reminder for everyone to consider their health and well-being. Learn more about getting COVID and Flu shots in Belgium.
Learn about health insurance options and how to choose one that fits your needs.
Mental health professionals share tips to help internationals adjust and thrive when moving abroad.
Get an overall explanation of the healthcare system and helpful links all in one place.
If you work at least 80% in the private sector in Flanders and take classes at a recognized school, then you could benefit from the Educational Leave.
Translators and interpreters can be helpful in navigating the Belgian bureaucracy. Learn how to find a translator or interpreter in Leuven.
If you are over the age of 18 and have been living in Belgium since the previous year, it is required to file your taxes in Belgium.
