Who can apply for a Belgian student residence permit?

The student residence permit is for non-EU foreigners who wish to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days for study. The main route is studying at a recognised higher education institution with the goal of obtaining a degree recognised in Belgium.

There are also related situations, such as secondary education, exchange or mobility programmes, and training at institutions that are not recognised to issue Belgian-recognised diplomas. Confirming that your institution and programme fall within the recognised higher education category is the first step, as it shapes the rest of the requirements.