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Moving to Belgium: administrative steps
Have you just moved to Belgium or are you planning to? Handling the necessary administrative tasks can be quite challenging. On this page, we’ll guide you on how to access financial assistance in Belgium, such as the maternity allowance or child benefit.
Request your maternity allowanceRequest your child benefit
What financial assistance is available when you arrive in Belgium?
By moving to Belgium with your family, you can take advantage of various benefits, such as the maternity allowance and family allowances. These supports provide valuable financial assistance for parents.
To receive the maternity allowance or family allowances, you need to complete two essential steps :
Register in the municipality. If necessary, apply for temporary protection in advance. Ask your employer or host family to help with this.
Have a Belgian account opened for you through a bank of your choice or Febelfin.
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baby on the way ?
Baby on the way? Request your maternity allowance
In Flanders, if you're expecting a baby, you are entitled to a one-time payment of 1.238,78 €. This amount is an important boost. You can use the money for everything your child needs. Will you use it to finish the nursery, fill the diaper bill or buy children's clothes? The choice is yours. Make sure to apply for your maternity allowance quickly and easily!Apply for the maternity allowance
Everything you need to know about the maternity allowance
What is the maternity allowance?
The maternity allowance is a one-time payment given when your child is born. It serves as a financial boost to help you manage the essential expenses for your baby. You can use this amount for anything your child may need.
When is the amount paid?
The maternity allowance will be paid at the earliest two months before the expected delivery date.
do you have any children?
Do you have any children? Request your child benefit
If you already have children, you are entitled to family benefits. This is a monthly financial assistance provided by your family allowance fund to help with the upbringing and care of your kids.
Apply for the child benefit
What do you need to make a request?
You need to provide us with your residence document or a Belgian identity card, along with your Belgian bank account number. This way, you will receive the child benefit into your account every month. That's it! Simple, right?
Everything you need to know about the child benefit
What is the child benefit?
The child benefit consists of a basic amount and a series of allowances. These allowances are intended to help families as best they can, and depend on their financial and family situation. These amount is paid to the parent(s) who raise the child around the 8th.
For whom?
- Any child domiciled in Flanders
- Until 31/08 of the year they turn 18
- Up to 25 years of age under certain conditions
What amounts are involved?
The amount you receive depends on many factors: the region (Brussels, Wallonia, Flanders), the place of the child in the family (oldest child, youngest child), the age of your child(ren), your family income...
Fortunately, we designed a handy calculator so you can calculate your future amount in a few clicks.
How do you apply for the child benefit?
Filing an application is very easy and takes barely two minutes. You can choose which way to apply:
- Digitally: via the link here. You do not have to log in anywhere and can immediately sign and send your application digitally.
- On paper: download an application form below in the language of your choice and send it to vlaanderen@infino.be.
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