Practical guide — Humanitarian regularisation (Art. 9bis) 2026 (English)

14,99 €

Are you staying in Belgium without a valid residence permit, or has your permit expired? Article 9bis allows you to apply for regularisation from Belgium, if you can justify exceptional circumstances.

This guide covers:

— The conditions to apply

— How to pay the €377 fee (IBAN, mandatory payment reference)

— Documents to include in your file

— The steps of the procedure (municipality → Office of Foreigners)

— What happens during and after the procedure

— How to appeal if refused (30 days, CCE)

⚠ Warning: without proof of fee payment, your application is immediately inadmissible. This guide explains exactly how to avoid this mistake.

✓ Based on 2026 data — OE circulars

✓ Written in plain language and accessible format

✓ Immediate download after payment

Are you staying in Belgium without a valid residence permit, or has your permit expired? Article 9bis allows you to apply for regularisation from Belgium, if you can justify exceptional circumstances.

This guide covers:

— The conditions to apply

— How to pay the €377 fee (IBAN, mandatory payment reference)

— Documents to include in your file

— The steps of the procedure (municipality → Office of Foreigners)

— What happens during and after the procedure

— How to appeal if refused (30 days, CCE)

⚠ Warning: without proof of fee payment, your application is immediately inadmissible. This guide explains exactly how to avoid this mistake.

✓ Based on 2026 data — OE circulars

✓ Written in plain language and accessible format

✓ Immediate download after payment