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Cabinet d'avocats Altea
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Immigration Law
Belgian nationality law
Private international Family Law

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Altea Attorneys

Lawyer Brussels


Founded in 2012, Altea Law Firm is recognized in Belgium for its rare expertise in areas where law is closely intertwined with life paths. Specializing in immigration law, Belgian nationality law, and private international family law, the firm stands out for its ability to handle sensitive and complex situations, both in Belgium and internationally.

At its head, Me Céline Verbrouck, attorney at the Brussels Bar, brings to her clients over 25 years of experience in these constantly evolving fields. She is supported by a dedicated team that shares the same values: attentiveness, accessibility, legal excellence, and the defense of fundamental rights.

Our strong niches

  • Access to Belgian nationality (acquisition and recovery): comprehensive support for obtaining nationality, including for former Belgians and their descendants wishing to re-establish their legal bond with Belgium.
  • Economic immigration: advice and assistance for obtaining single permits and professional cards, enabling foreign workers and entrepreneurs to settle in Belgium on a long-term basis.
  • Special and diplomatic residence: tailored support for diplomats, international officials, and agents of organizations (NATO, European Union, EUROCONTROL, etc.), particularly for the granting of unlimited residence permits and nationality-related procedures.
  • Family reunification: strategic assistance for couples and families wishing to live together in Belgium, with rigorous handling of the legal and administrative requirements.
  • International filiation: expertise in complex cases of surrogacy abroad and in the recognition in Belgium of parentage established internationally, as well as in adoption projects.

A human and strategic approach

At Altea, we do not push clients into unnecessary procedures. Each client chooses the format that truly suits their needs:

  • either a one-off consultation (bookable online via this website), during which they receive practical, comprehensive, and personalized advice, delivered orally within the consultation time;
  • or the opening of a case file for more complete support when ongoing follow-up or legal proceedings are required.

This approach ensures a clear and balanced relationship, built on trust, efficiency, and relevant legal solutions.

Each case is handled in a personalized and proactive manner, with constant attention to clarity, anticipation, and effectiveness. Whether it involves legal advice, administrative procedures, or litigation before Belgian and international courts, Altea guarantees comprehensive and high-quality support.

Thanks to this combination of experience, specialization, and human commitment, Altea Law Firm stands out as a unique partner for individuals, families, and institutions facing international legal challenges or exceptional life circumstances.

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News

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  • How can Belgian nationality be attributed to a child born abroad after the five-year deadline?

    (Published on 21/08/2026)

    Article 8, § 1, 2°, b), of the Belgian Nationality Code grants Belgian nationality to a child born abroad of a Belgian parent, provided that parent files, within a five-year deadline from the birth, a declaration claiming that nationality for the child. Once that five-year deadline has passed, the law in principle offers no way to catch up. Recent case law, and now the Constitutional Court, temper that strictness.

    Read more …
  • Lifetime entry ban: the Belgian government crosses a line

    (Published on 23/07/2026)

    Update of 23 July 2026

    Since this article was published on 15 April 2026, two developments have occurred. The bill was passed, and the Court of Justice of the European Union answered the question on which the analysis depended.

    The bill was adopted without change. The text voted is identical to the articles adopted in first reading by the committee (DOC 56 1377/005), and the six articles were passed without amendment in second reading (DOC 56 1377/004). The Act of 30 April 2026 amending the Act of 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, residence, establishment and removal of foreign nationals was promulgated and published in the Belgian Official Gazette. None of the Council of State's reservations (Opinion No. 78.486/4 of 15 December 2025) was addressed by any change to the text. The lifetime entry ban therefore enters Belgian law exactly as tabled.

    Read more …

ALTEA LAWYERS

Altea brings together lawyers highly specialised in: Foreign nationals, Nationality law and private international family law.

The firm strives to be accessible.

Altea covers many intertwining areas but the firm’s lawyers all have an interest in defending human rights.

ADDRESS AND CONTACT

Boulevard Louis Schmidt 56, 1040 Etterbeek - Belgium

+32(0)2 894 45 70