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Belgian nationality law provides for the conditions in which a person holds Belgian nationality and is based on a mixture of the principles of jus sanguinis and jus soli.
23 mar 2022 · The Naturalisation Act takes the form of a law. You are Belgian on the day on which the law appears in the Belgisch Staatsblad/Moniteur belge. You can find more information about the naturalisation procedure at www.dekamer.be (in Dutch) or www.lachambre.be (in French). Last update on 23 march 2022. Help us improve.
Naturalisation is a concessionary measure granted by the House of Representatives. In contrast to the declaration procedure or the normal choice of nationality, in this case foreigners have no right to Belgian nationality, but the House may nevertheless grant Belgian nationality as a concession.
Belgian nationality is the link that connects you, as a person, to the Belgian state and confers rights and duties. There are 3 ways to become a Belgian citizen on application: Acquiring: you are at least 18 years old. Granting: you are under 18 years old.
Act of Belgian nationality The Belgian nationality certificate is proof of Belgian nationality. It is established when a person meets the conditions and formalities of the Nationality Code.
From the age of 18, a person can submit a voluntary and personal application for Belgian nationality. This is referred to as acquiring Belgian nationality . From 1 January 2013, Belgian nationality can be obtained in 2 ways: via a nationality declaration (various options) and by naturalisation.
24 mar 2022 · From 1 January 2013, persons who have their principal residence in Belgium and whose parent(s) or adoptive parent(s) are acquiring Belgian nationality, will automatically be granted Belgian nationality on the same day, provided they are under the age of eighteen and are still under the legal authority and parental care of their parent(s) or ...
