This ad hoc query examines the fees paid by third-country nationals for specific residence permits, and the rationale behind these fees. Additionally, it investigates the costs associated with children of third-country nationals applying for citizenship alongside their parents, as well as the fees charged for aliens’ passports.

This ad hoc query examines the types and amounts of fees that EMN Member and Observer Countries impose in relation to the granting and issuance of residence permits. It also examines whether the fees are charged for the submission of an application, regardless of the outcome, or for the granting or issuance of a residence permit.

From 1 September 2025, the filing fee for appeals before Belgium’s Council for Alien Law Litigation will increase from €186 to €251, marking a rise of approximately 35%. The fee for parties wishing to intervene in ongoing cases will also increase, from €133 to €180. Legal practitioners are advised to inform clients of the new rates. Questions remain over the impact of these increases on access to justice for vulnerable individuals.