The Belgian Nationality Code (BNC) sets out the legal provisions concerning Belgian nationality.
The Minister of Justice is the "guardian" of Belgian nationality. The Nationality Service of the SPF Justice ensures the proper application of the BNC.
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will guide you to the following procedures:
- granting Belgian nationality before the age of 18;
- acquisition of Belgian nationality after the age of 18;
- loss, retention, and recovery of Belgian nationality;
- procedures and documents;
- certificate of nationality.
