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Complete Biography Speeches and Statements Tim Richardson Deputy Chief of Mission Tim Richardson is Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy to the the kingdom of Belgium in Brussels. Full Biography Michael Adler Ambassador Tim Richardson Deputy Chief of Mission Joseph R. Biden President of the United States Kamala D. Harris Vice President of the United States Antony J. Blinken U.S. Secretary of State Joseph R. Biden President of the United States President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice President of the United States. As President, Biden will restore America’s leadership and build our communities back better. Read Full Biography Kamala D. Harris Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States of America. 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You should provide a Bewijs van Woonst voor Huwelijksdoeleinden/ Certificat de Domicile pour Mariage” (Certificate of Residence for Marriage Purposes). How can I check the status of my application? You can track your U.S. Passport Application Status here . How can I stay above 90 days in Belgium? If, as a non-EU citizen, you want to stay more than three months in Belgium, you are classified as a resident and will have to go through a range of formalities to obtain a residence permit. In any case, your nationality will evidently not be enough to obtain the right of residence. The general rule is to obtain a D visa (long-term visa) from the Embassy in your home country before you arrive in Brussels! However, in some cases, it is...