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Following our successful lobbying efforts on behalf of “ Brexit and the Belgian Brits ”, a royal decree was adopted on 30 August 2021 and published today by the Belgian Minister of Justice which ensures that the “ M card ” is now explicitly included among the list of residence documents which qualify for the acquisition of Belgian nationality by declaration.
Following the change of rules, which will enter into force on 11 September 2021, the “M card” will now feature among the list of residence documents which qualify for the purposes proving lawful residence when applying for Belgian nationality by declaration.
The “M card” is the special residence document which is issued to British citizens who qualify as beneficiaries of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement . All British citizens who wish to retain a right of residence in Belgium must apply for an “M card” before 31 December 2021 .
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