Status and period
Validity, residence category or employment period need to be readable without interpretation.
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Sworn Translation of a residence permit
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This page brings together the useful information for requesting a certified translation for the document “residence permit” in Belgium. The permit number, residence category and validity period must stay readable and exact.
How much does a sworn translation of “Residence permit” cost?
€102.85 incl. VAT for one complete document. One residence card, front and back included; a residence certificate is a separate document. All pages are included. Payment follows acceptance by the professional.
This price covers translation, not the issue of the original document, an apostille or legalisation fees.
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- €102.85
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- €85
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- €17.85
Fixed price for one complete document, all pages included. Pay after a professional accepts.
Additional costs and services
Apostille, consular legalisation, authority fees, paper delivery, accommodation, conference equipment and additional interpreters are excluded. Availability and cost must be confirmed in writing before ordering; no automatic surcharge after payment.
The deadline for your file is confirmed before payment. Expedited delivery is not currently offered.
What makes this translation valid under Belgian law
- Since 1 December 2022, the electronic signature has replaced the sworn translator’s physical stamp. The translation must also meet the wording and signature requirements of Article 555/11, § 4 of the Judicial Code; specific procedures cover exceptions.
- A translation prepared by a registered translator must carry their VTI identification number.
- For use in Belgium, a registered translator electronically legalises their translation for authorised language combinations, with all required details. If electronic signing is unavailable, or a court appoints someone outside the register under Article 555/15, legalisation goes through FPS Justice.
- The FPS Justice public register lets you check a registered translator’s name, VTI and authorised languages. Court appointment outside the register under Article 555/15 is a regulated exception.
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What to check before translation
Before requesting a translation, compare names and dates with your other documents. Specify the recipient, the required language and any attachments, stamps or handwritten notes.
Who may request this translation?
municipalities, the Immigration Office, some employers and residence administrations
Typical turnaround
The translation deadline is confirmed for your file before payment, based on the document and the professional’s availability. The authority’s processing time is separate.
Fixed fee per document
€102.85 per document
Examples of available language pairs
Arabic → French, Turkish → French, English → French
What to send from the start
When these items are clear from the start, you usually save days.
- Send both sides or the full version of the record.
- Keep dates, job title, employer or residence category visible.
- Flag the other related records already available in the file.
Who may request this translation?
Depending on the procedure, a sworn translation of this document may be requested by municipalities, the Immigration Office, some employers and residence administrations. Confirm the requirement with the recipient before ordering.
Legal framework
A residence permit is often read together with other records: passport, annexes, contract, employer certificate or proof of residence. The translation must therefore preserve card references, categories and dates exactly.
What the authority will actually check
These are the points on which a file usually stands or falls officially.
Link with the other records
Passport, contract, municipal paper or other related proof needs to tell the same story.
Complete version
Front and back, stamps and the issuing authority often matter just as much as the main text.
Step-by-step procedure
- 1
Send the full document
Front, back, mentions, validity dates and internal references must remain visible.
- 2
Clarify the target procedure
Specify whether this is for residence, employment, family reunification or an administrative review.
- 3
Translate the administrative mentions
Residence categories, job details, dates and references must stay verifiable as they are.
- 4
Attach the related records
Add the passport, contract, payslips or other supporting evidence when the authority requests them alongside the translation.
Typical turnaround
The translation deadline is confirmed for your file before payment, based on the document and the professional’s availability. The authority’s processing time is separate.
Fixed fee per document
€102.85 per document
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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.
Official sourceImmigration Office - Residence cards for third-country nationalsOpen the official sourceOfficial sourceFPS Justice - National register of sworn translators and interpretersOpen the official sourceOfficial sourceFPS Justice - Legalisation of sworn translationsOpen the official source
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Frequently asked questions
+−Residence permit or residence certificate: which category?
Choose Residence permit for the card or title evidencing residence rights, including both sides. A municipal address certificate belongs under Residence certificate. Translation neither grants residence rights nor renews an expired permit.
+−How should I prepare this document before sending it?
Send both sides or the full version of the record. Keep dates, job title, employer or residence category visible. Flag the other related records already available in the file.
+−Is a sworn translation of “residence permit” always required?
No. It depends on the language, procedure, issuing country and receiving authority. An exemption or multilingual form may sometimes be enough. Confirm the requirement before paying.
+−Does a sworn translation guarantee acceptance of “residence permit”?
No. It certifies the translation’s conformity but does not fix the wrong record, an insufficiently recent date or missing authentication, apostille or legalisation. The receiving authority decides.