Study Abroad? Destination Ghent! - Universiteit Gent

YoUr ArrIVAL IN GHeNT
1. Registration at the host institution
As you get off the train in Ghent St-Pieters station, it is time for your
international adventure to start. Unfortunately, the start of this adventure
also involves some administrative paperwork and some practical matters
for you to take care of. Try to do this as soon as possible so that
you can enjoy your stay to the full.
Please check in advance with your host institution which formalities
have to be completed upon arrival.
2. Registration at the City of Ghent:
the Foreigners Registration Office
All foreign students staying in Ghent have to report to the Foreigners Registration
Office of the City of Ghent within eight working days after arrival.
All information below is subject to changes. Please check www.studentingent.be
(>English> Requirements) for the latest information.
All foreign students who need a domiciliation can also register online
at www.studentingent.be (English/Requirements/Your arrival in Ghent/
Registration at the City of Ghent).
You will receive a mail confirming your registration. After a police officer
has checked that you do in fact live at your student residence, you will be
posted an appointment at the Foreigners Registration Office to collect your
residence permit.
2.1. Students from neighbouring countries
Neighbouring countries are the Netherlands, France, Germany and
Luxemburg.
Two possibilities.
2.1.1. You want to keep your home address and only require
a temporary accommodation address
Please bring along the following documents:
- passport or identity card;
- study certificate: proof of registration at the host institution;
- 4 passport photographs on a white background;
- 10 EUR registration fee.
=> You will immediately receive an “Annexe 33”, valid till 31 October
2012 and you will not be registered as an inhabitant of the City of Ghent.
Since this is not a domicile there is no need for on-line registration.
2.1.2. You wish to be domiciled in Ghent
Please bring along the following documents:
- passport or identity card;
- study certificate;
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