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