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Belgian nationality: fees and payment evidence in 2026
An application has several separate costs. First confirm your procedure and document list, then distinguish the federal duty, municipal charges and translation.
Understand the processWhat amount should you budget?
Link to this sectionAs checked on 3 October 2026, FPS Finance lists a standard duty of €1,030. Confirm the amount for your procedure before paying; attribution of nationality to minors is free. Translation and any municipal charges are separate budget items.
Keep the correct evidence
Link to this sectionKeep the official payment document issued by FPS Finance with its digital signature. Do not rely only on a banking screenshot. Check that it matches the applicant and include it in the file. If missing, check your MyMinfin documents or contact the payment service before the appointment.
Declaration and naturalisation: use the right list
Link to this sectionPayment does not determine the route you should follow. Present your situation to the municipality or relevant service: declaration categories and naturalisation require different evidence. Then scope translation around the records requested, their language and any authentication exemptions.
Avoid translating records twice
Link to this sectionBefore requesting a quote, confirm the birth-record version, name consistency and target language. Include any attachments. If a record needs replacement or correction by its issuer, clarify that before translating. CertiDocs can arrange translation of the file defined with the authority.
Payment made, proof missing: what should you check? #
Official payment evidence is separate from the bank transaction. FPS Finance describes the digitally signed proof and how to retrieve it. Check that document before the filing appointment.
Preparation advice from CertiDocs #
Fictional example: the amount has left your account, but you cannot find the proof requested by the municipality. Check MyMinfin documents and payment service instructions. Have the first payment checked before transferring again. Add official proof when available; a translation quote does not replace it.
- Check the applicant’s identity without modifying the signed PDF.
- Budget nationality duty, translation and any municipal charges separately.
Prepare the next step
Documents to prepare
- Procedure and category confirmed
- Official payment evidence
- List of foreign records and accepted languages
Steps to follow
Check the municipal document list
Ask which records match your category before ordering anything.
Keep payments separate
Keep the administrative payment evidence and translation quote as separate documents.
Good to know
Guides
On the same topic
Other steps to prepare. Nationality and parentage.
Belgian nationality: declaration or naturalisation
Distinguish a nationality declaration from exceptional naturalisation.
Birth certificate for Belgian nationality
Prepare the birth certificate for a Belgian nationality application.
Belgian nationality as the spouse of a Belgian
Prepare evidence for the category involving a Belgian spouse.
For your application
Related documents
Common translations
Budget
Prepare your translation request
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One fixed price per complete document, regardless of page count. Confirm the price before submitting. See all prices
Frequently asked questions
+−Does €1,030 include translations?
+−Does payment mean the application is accepted?
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