Residency process - Max stay outside country - Belgium forum

Residency process - Max stay outside country

Zaza00 Active member

Member since 03 December 2022

Zaza00Active member10 December 2022 14:48:25

How low can a non-EU citizen be outside the country while seeking permanent residence in Belgium? The only official info I can find on the Office des 脡trangers website is for EU citizens and says 6 months max over a one year period.

I searched the forums for that info but couldn't find anything. Links to official resources would be appreciated.

Thanks!

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR10 December 2022 22:17:44

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Hello,

as far as I remember it's 12 months, except for military obligation / health care / studies but everything must be justified, to be verified~

Once you get it, you can't be out of Belgium for 2 years straight or you'll loose your permanent resident status.

Zaza00 Active member

Member since 03 December 2022

Zaza00Active member11 December 2022 12:29:38

@AlexFromBelgium thanks so much! Would you know of an official source where I can find that information?

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