Staying outside Belgium with c residence card

eniolaolatunde27 · 2023-09-20T03:52:16+02:00

Discover the rules for staying outside Belgium with a C residence card. Learn about limits and formalities crucial for residents in Brussels.

eniolaolatunde27 Member

Member since 20 September 2023

eniolaolatunde27Member20 September 2023 01:52:16

How long can l stay outside Belgium without having any problems

Aneesh Belgium Expert

Member since 11 April 2010

AneeshBelgium Expert20 September 2023 08:43:40

2000

Helpful info:

Summary:

Less than 3 months abroad: You do not have to report your departure and return.

Please note! If you are not an EU citizen and you have an expired residence card, you risk not being allowed to re-enter Belgium.

Does your residence card expire during your absence in Belgium? Renew your residence card before your departure!

More than 3 months and up to 1 year abroad:聽 You must report your absence to the municipality before departure.

If you want to leave for more than 3 months, do inform your commune and follow their instructions to register your absence.

eniolaolatunde27 Member

Member since 20 September 2023

eniolaolatunde27Member21 September 2023 08:22:30

Thanks for your reply what happens is I stay for 5months and when l was coming in聽 was stop by immigration but the later allow me in so l was wondering why l should be ask since I didn't exceed 6month .so what do you think please let me know hope l won't be given a fine