The Belgian Foreign Affairs Ministry has quietly rolled out “My Address in Belgium” (MAB), a web-based form that allows anyone staying in Belgium for up to 90 days to fulfil the legal obligation to register their presence without going to a municipal counter. The guidance page for India-based travellers was updated on 7 May 2026, but the facility applies worldwide.
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For those sorting out visas or travel documents before making use of MAB, VisaHQ can streamline the process: its online portal lets travellers apply for the necessary Belgian or Schengen visa, monitor application status, and access expert assistance in minutes. Head to https://www.visahq.com/belgium/ to learn more.
Under Belgian law, non-residents must declare their address within three working days of arrival. Previously, that meant trekking to the local town hall—often with limited English service windows. With MAB, travellers input passport details, an email address and their temporary accommodation; a confirmation PDF arrives instantly and is recognised by police and hotel inspectors. The system is linked to the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) that went live on 10 April 2026, ensuring compliance data feeds straight into Schengen databases. Corporate travel managers see immediate benefits: no more lost hours queuing at city offices, and fewer fines for late declarations (up to €200 per traveller). For project deployments, companies can bulk-pre-register as soon as flight details are confirmed, reducing day-one administrative friction. Travellers should note that the MAB confirmation is separate from local police registration required for stays exceeding 90 days. The Foreign Affairs Ministry says a multilingual smartphone version will launch later this year, and feedback from early adopters is being collected through the Immigration Office’s social-media channels. Experts advise printing the PDF or saving it offline, as police spot-checks may not always accept a screenshot without the QR code.
For those sorting out visas or travel documents before making use of MAB, VisaHQ can streamline the process: its online portal lets travellers apply for the necessary Belgian or Schengen visa, monitor application status, and access expert assistance in minutes. Head to https://www.visahq.com/belgium/ to learn more.
Under Belgian law, non-residents must declare their address within three working days of arrival. Previously, that meant trekking to the local town hall—often with limited English service windows. With MAB, travellers input passport details, an email address and their temporary accommodation; a confirmation PDF arrives instantly and is recognised by police and hotel inspectors. The system is linked to the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) that went live on 10 April 2026, ensuring compliance data feeds straight into Schengen databases. Corporate travel managers see immediate benefits: no more lost hours queuing at city offices, and fewer fines for late declarations (up to €200 per traveller). For project deployments, companies can bulk-pre-register as soon as flight details are confirmed, reducing day-one administrative friction. Travellers should note that the MAB confirmation is separate from local police registration required for stays exceeding 90 days. The Foreign Affairs Ministry says a multilingual smartphone version will launch later this year, and feedback from early adopters is being collected through the Immigration Office’s social-media channels. Experts advise printing the PDF or saving it offline, as police spot-checks may not always accept a screenshot without the QR code.
