{"id":188,"date":"2025-05-10T18:23:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T18:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gent1.be\/?page_id=188"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:34:32","slug":"important-things-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gent1.be\/index.php\/important-things-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Important things to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Before coming to Ghent<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If You\u2019re from the EU\/EEA or Switzerland \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Registration Steps<\/span><\/p>

  • Find housing first! \ud83c\udfe0<\/span><\/li>
  • You\u2019ll need a rental contract to register.<\/span><\/li>
  • Register at the City Hall \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span><\/li>
  • Book an appointment within 8 days of arrival.<\/span><\/li>
  • Bring: ID\/passport, rental contract, proof of enrollment.<\/span><\/li>
  • Get your National Number \ud83d\udcc7<\/span><\/li>
  • It will be issued after registration. You\u2019ll get a residence certificate instead of a card.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

    \ud83d\udd50 Timeline: Can take 2\u20134 weeks.<\/span>\ud83d\udcb8 Cost: \u00b1 \u20ac20 administrative fee.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    If You\u2019re from Outside the EU \ud83c\udf0d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \ud83d\udec2 Student Visa Required (Type D)<\/span><\/p>

    • Apply before arriving through the Belgian embassy in your country.<\/span><\/li>
    • Bring: passport, proof of acceptance, financial means, insurance, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

      \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f After Arrival \u2013 Register in Ghent<\/span><\/p>

      • Go to City Hall within 8 days of arrival.<\/span><\/li>
      • Bring: visa, rental contract, school enrollment, passport.<\/span><\/li>
      • You\u2019ll get a residence card (A card) once the police confirm your address.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

        \ud83d\udd50 Timeline: 4\u20138 weeks<\/span>\ud83d\udcb8 Cost: \u00b1 \u20ac20 + possible visa fees<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Student rooms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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        If you stay in Ghent, you are gonna need a student room. \u00a0An average room in Ghent costs \u20ac544,11 per month. Tip: if you get a student room a bit further from the centre, it’s less expensive! \ud83d\udcb6\ud83c\udfe0<\/p>

        How do you get this? First, check with the school in your country if they offer options for international student rooms, sometimes they have connections with schools who offer student rooms. Otherwise, try Facebook groups especially for student rooms<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Public transport<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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        If you arrive in Ghent, there are different ways to travel through: bus, bike, train, Uber…<\/p>

        Bike \ud83d\udeb2: you can rent a bike via De Fietsambassade Gent, especially for students in Ghent, price: \u20ac60 for six months – bus: \u20ac9 for a day ticket or \u20ac3 for a ticket which is valuable for one hour. The tickets you can get at the train station in the machines, or in the store next to it – Train \ud83d\ude9f: you can get a Go Pass for 10 rides, or just a regular ticket for \u20ac7,70 (choose -26 student), this you can buy at the station itself on the counter or on the machines – Uber \ud83d\ude97: you can download the app and see where someone can pick you up at what cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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        \ud83d\udccc Extras for Everyone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        • Health Insurance: Mandatory! Make sure you\u2019re covered. \ud83e\ude7a<\/span><\/li>
        • Bank Account: Recommended for rent & daily expenses. \ud83c\udfe6<\/span><\/li>
        • Get a SIM card: Belgium loves paperwork, but you\u2019ll love the waffles. \ud83d\udcf1\ud83e\uddc7<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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