Deze ad hoc vraag gaat dieper in op het wettelijk kader en de praktijken van EMN-leden en waarnemende landen met betrekking tot de verlenging van verblijfsvergunningen van derdelanders.

Belgium has adopted new rules governing the renewal of residence permits for third-country national students. The amendments introduce stricter requirements concerning study progress, maximum study duration, changes of study programme and enrolment in non-recognised higher education institutions. They were adopted by Royal Decree of 7 May 2026, published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 21 May 2026, and apply from the 2026/2027 academic year.