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Diploma equivalence in Belgium: document checklist
Start with your authority’s list. NARIC-Vlaanderen does not require an apostille or automatic translation of every record: check the diploma, attachments and languages.
Understand the processChoose the procedure before the documents
Link to this sectionThe document list depends on your qualification and purpose: admission, academic recognition or entry to a profession. Confirm the responsible body first. The NARIC requirements below apply to NARIC-Vlaanderen, not automatically to the French Community.
NARIC: use your personalised document list
Link to this sectionUse the NARIC guidance tool for your own list. Gather the diploma, transcripts and requested attachments; the general list does not make every item compulsory. For a master’s application, also check the required records for the preceding higher-education qualification.
NARIC: scans, without an apostille
Link to this sectionNARIC-Vlaanderen accepts copies or scans without apostille or legalisation. Keep the originals in case it requests them for authenticity checks. A different application may have different requirements.
Translate the diploma only when required
Link to this sectionFor NARIC-Vlaanderen, a diploma in Dutch, French, German, English or Afrikaans needs no sworn translation. For other languages, obtain a sworn translation into Dutch, French, German or English under NARIC’s translator guidelines. Check attachment requirements separately.
Fictional example: English diploma, attachment in another language
Link to this sectionAn applicant has an English diploma and a transcript in another language. They keep the diploma unchanged, check the transcript requirements and order only the necessary translation. This illustrates preparation, not an equivalence decision or an actual client case.
Documents to prepare
- Personalised list from the competent body
- Complete diploma and earlier qualifications where requested
- Transcripts and attachments on that list
- Valid identity document; names and references cross-checked
- Language and translation requirement checked for each record
Steps to follow
Confirm the recipient
Obtain the list for your qualification and purpose.
Define the translation scope
Separate accepted records from those requiring translation. Count only pages to translate in the price request below.
Submit and retain
Follow the portal fields and keep originals and submission confirmation. A translation is not an equivalence decision.
Guides
On the same topic
Other steps to prepare. Diplomas and equivalence.
Diploma equivalence in Belgium
Identify the responsible body for your diploma and purpose.
Diploma and translation for a university in Belgium
Check your institution’s requirements for the diploma and its attachments.
Diploma: what a regulated-profession authority checks
Check the records required by the professional regulator.
For your application
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Common translations
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Prepare your translation request
Choose the document type in the form to see your fixed price.
One fixed price per complete document, regardless of page count. Confirm the price before submitting. See all prices
Frequently asked questions
+−Must I send originals to NARIC?
+−Must an English diploma be translated for NARIC?
+−Do NARIC-Vlaanderen records need an apostille?
+−Does a translation grant equivalence?
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Official sources used
The references below are the public sources used to document this page. The competent authority always retains the final decision.
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