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After five years of continuous legal residence in Belgium, you can apply for EU long-term resident status, the closest thing to settling permanently. It gives you near-equal treatment with Belgians and easier movement to other EU countries. Expect to show stable income, health insurance and to meet integration conditions, which can include language and which vary by region.
It lets a non-EU person living legally in Belgium be joined by close family — spouses and partners (usually both over 21), minor children and certain dependents. You generally show stable income, suitable housing and insurance, with exemptions for some categories.
After five years of continuous legal residence in Belgium you can apply for EU long-term resident status. Expect to show stable income and health insurance, and to meet integration conditions, which can include language and vary by region.
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