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Changing address after 8 days
I'm a student studying in brussels, I'm a non-EEA and moved from Leuven. I was told I have to register at my new commune in brussels within 8 days however I was also told to extend my residence card in leuven first since extending and changing address are two different procedures. I was wondering if something happens if I don't change my address for a long time?
It's not clear who told you those things - university, old commune or new commune?
The first part about changing your address within 8 working days is correct - but this means presenting yourself to the Foreigners Office of your new commune and starting the paperwork. A police check will be arranged and that could take a few weeks, depending your commune.
As a non-EEA resident myself, I have also changed communes but was never requested to do any other administration work at my old commune once I had started the procedure at my new commune.
I am not sure why you would need to extend your residence card in Leuven first, though, unless it is due to expire very soon?
