🇧🇪 Belgium · Naturalisation
Citizenship by Declaration — Disabled / Pensioner (Art. 12bis § 1, 4°) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €150 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi_loi/change_lg.pl?language=fr&la=F&cn=1984062835&table_name=loi.
- Typical processing: ~120 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
Language level
“Proof of language knowledge must meet a minimum level of A2 as defined by the Common European Framework.”
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.