Registration Belgian Embassy or Consulate

The Belgian embassy or consulate are for Belgians travelling to or moving from Spain official centers where you can go for necessary administrative formalities.

Registration in the Consulate General is not mandatory but highly recommended once you become a resident in Spain. Only registered citizens can receive an identity card, passport or certificates. The Consulate General can also sign your proof of life, which you will need for your pension or other official purposes.

The Belgian consulate or embassy is best compared to "your town hall" for everything related to Belgian administration. Your Spanish town hall (el ayuntamiento) is there for everything related to your Spanish administration.

Three basic requirements to enroll:

Being Belgian
Have applied for de-registration from your Belgian municipality or are still registered in another Belgian embassy or consulate
Being registered in a Spanish municipality

What do you need to submit of documents

Fill out and sign the registration form + participate in future elections
Certificate of registration in the Spanish municipality(volante de empadronamiento familiar);
Copy of your NIE and your Belgian identity documents.
For families, a registration form must be completed for each family member.
For minors and newborns please use the documents provided for this purpose.

How can you register?