Menu
Expat.com
Search
Magazine
Search

Citizenship

leftitlate
#1
Hi
Can anyone think of any downsides to a UK citizen &  "E" card holder getting Belgian Citizenship?

I'm awaiting comment from my accountant - but he's taking his time!

Cheers
See also
phipiemar
#2
Hi,

It is normal that he takes his time to answer since nobody knows exactly what your dear prime minister is going to **** like a mess ...

So do as we do, wait and see ...

:whistle:
1 member reacted to this post

The Belgium expat guide

Updated in 2026, comprehensive and free

Read it now
Belgium
SimCityAT
#3

leftitlate wrote:

Hi
Can anyone think of any downsides to a UK citizen &  "E" card holder getting Belgian Citizenship?

I'm awaiting comment from my accountant - but he's taking his time!

Cheers


Can't see any downside. But wait to see if Brexit happens.

AlexFromBelgium
#4
Current provisional info & scenario from our immigration website in English:

Deal: https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Appl … -Deal.aspx
No-Deal: https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Appl … -deal.aspx
L
#5

@leftitlate

Hi,

Are you sill resident in Spa?

My name is Paul Ashton, and I've been living in Spa for 33 years now.

Paul

Need help with immigration or administrative procedures in Belgium?
Get in touch with an immigration lawyer
Cheryl
#6

Hello liverpaul,


Welcome to expat.com 1f601.svg


This thread has been inactive since 2019.


You are new here, I suggest you say some words about yourself here > New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023.

Also, feel free to tell us how we can assist you.


Cheers,


Cheryl

Expat.com team

Essential services for your expat journey

Choose the best health insurance
Choose the best health insurance
Protect your health and get easy access to treatment for expats in Belgium.
Plan your international move
Plan your international move
Facilitate your move to Belgium by getting a quote from our top rated movers.
Open a bank account that suits you
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
Send money overseas at the best rate
Send money overseas at the best rate
For fast, safe and secure money transfers to and from Belgium.
Other discussions on formalities in Belgium
Ask your questionOther discussions about formalities in Belgium

Further reading

Marriage requirements and process in Belgium
Marrying in Belgium means dealing with two separate legal questions: getting married there, and getting that ...
Entry and residence conditions in Belgium
Are you planning a trip to Belgium? Whether for a short stay or expatriation, certain administrative procedures ...
Getting around Liège
You've arrived at Liège-Guillemins and need to figure out how to get across the city. Belgium's ...
Living in Charleroi
Getting daily life in Charleroi right starts with letting go of the airport association. Brussels South Charleroi ...
How to buy a car in Belgium
Whether you are considering buying a new or used car in Belgium, certain procedures are unavoidable. This article ...
Getting around Namur
Namur has no metro or underground rail network: daily public transport in the city runs entirely on TEC buses and ...
Living in Leuven
Most people assume that a Belgian university city of 100,000 residents will be affordable, easy to navigate in ...
Sporting activities in Brussels
Every day, Brussels buzzes with people practicing their favorite sports. There are many clubs and various courses ...