Registration as non-Belgian student in Ghent

This information concerns students

  1. who have recently arrived in Belgium;
  2. are residing here for more than 3 months. 

If you meet the two conditions above, you need to register with the city of Ghent and apply for a student residence permit (if you get an error, refresh the webpage).
Please note that this is a legal requirement.

Make sure your contact details are up to date on OASIS!

What do you need?

Check-in first at Housing Office before you take further action. Afterwards, collect all documents:

  • housing contract
  • proof of registration
  • health insurance
  • ...

Before check-out

Please notify the city of Ghent when you are returning home.