Residence permit
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Every non-EEA student must have a student residence permit. Your right of residence as a non-EEA student is always limited to the duration of your studies.
Standard form and proof of registration
To renew your student residence permit, you will need two mandatory documents from Hasselt University:
- Standard form
- Proof of registration
Request these documents via the Google Form. After student administration has processed your request, you can find these documents in your student portal. So please be patient and start your request on time.
Important!
We can only provide these documents after:
- you have registered for the new academic year
- your study programme for the upcoming academic year has been approved.
When should I apply?
You must apply for the renewal of your residence permit at least 15 days before your current residence card expires.
However, we strongly recommend applying as soon as:
- your exam results are available
- you have collected all required documents.
If required documents are missing and not submitted in time, the municipality may declare your application inadmissible (Annex 29).
Required documents for renewal
When applying for the renewal of your residence permit, take the following documents with you to the Town Hall:
- Valid passport or equivalent travel document
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (in accordance with Article 60 of the Residence Law)
- Standard form issued by Hasselt University
- Proof of registration issued by Hasselt University
- Proof of participation in examinations (see your student file and exam results) ONLY for Master's students, NOT for PhD students
If your official residence is in Hasselt, you may send your documents before your appointment to: vreemdelingendienst@hasselt.be. Please mention your National Register Number in the email.
Study progress requirements
The Immigration Office may terminate a student's residence right if study progress is considered insufficient.
You must have obtained:
|
Programme |
Enrolments |
Minimum credits obtained |
Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor’s programme |
After 2 enrolments |
54 credits |
At least 54 credits must be obtained. |
|
Bachelor’s programme |
After 3 enrolments |
90 credits |
At least 90 credits must be obtained. |
|
Bachelor’s programme |
After 4 enrolments |
135 credits |
At least 135 credits must be obtained. |
|
Bachelor’s programme |
After 5 enrolments |
Degree completed |
You must have obtained the degree in a 180-credit bachelor's programme. |
|
Master’s programme |
After 2 enrolments |
60 credits |
At least 60 credits must be obtained, whether or not combined with a bridging or preparation programme. |
|
Master’s programme |
After 3 enrolments |
120 credits |
At least 120 credits must be obtained, whether or not combined with a bridging or preparation programme. |
|
Master’s programme (60 credits) |
After 2 enrolments |
Degree completed |
A 60-credit master's degree must be obtained. |
|
Master’s programme (120 credits) |
After 3 enrolments |
Degree completed |
A 120-credit master's degree must be obtained. |
|
Master’s programme + bridging/preparation programme (≥ 30 credits) |
Additional rule |
N/A |
The period within which the student's residence can be terminated is extended by one extra academic year. |
Which credits are counted?
The Immigration Office only takes into account:
- Credits obtained within your current study programme.
- Credits from previous programmes for which exemptions were granted in your current programme.
Changing study programme
You may change programme during your studies. Please note that credits from a previous programme are only counted if they result in exemptions in your new programme.
Important
These immigration requirements apply in addition to UHasselt's own study progress regulations. To continue your studies and residence in Belgium, you must comply with:
- UHasselt study progress requirements
- Immigration Office residence requirements.