Belgian Citizenship by Descent
Belgium grants citizenship to children born to a Belgian parent. Second-generation Belgians born abroad automatically acquire Belgian citizenship at birth. Belgian citizenship gives full EU rights.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
high confidenceHighlights
- Citizenship for children of Belgian parents
- No residency requirement for applicants
- Processing time of 6 months
- Automatic for second-generation Belgians
- Strong social benefits
The catch
- Tax isn't the draw. Headline personal tax sits around 50% — this isn't a low-tax move.
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What could change
Changes in citizenship laws or political climate could affect eligibility.
Tax Notes
Belgium has a progressive tax system with rates up to 50% for high earners.
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