non-EU foreigner

Also, non-EU foreigners are not allowed to stand as candidates.

In 2010, these rights were extended for local elections to non-EU foreigners.

Non-EU foreigners must have been living in Belgium for at least five years before becoming entitled to vote.

Any non-EU foreigner who wants to take advantage of the new legislation must also sign an oath of allegiance to the Belgian constitution, formally agree to respect the country's laws and sign the European Convention on Human Rights.