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Antwerp short-term rental rules (2026)

Flanders · Belgium
Conditional
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Antwerp requires both the Flemish notification and a planning permit that fits tourist use ("verblijfsrecreatie").

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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Guest registration

The law in Belgium requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: registre des voyageurs / reizigersregister

Deadline: Record on the day of arrival; add the departure date within 24 hours of departure

Authority: Federal police (access on request)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Antwerp rules

15 rules on record for Antwerp, 13 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: antwerpen.be (official), checked 2 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Antwerp?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Antwerp requires both the Flemish notification and a planning permit that fits tourist use ("verblijfsrecreatie").

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Antwerp?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Antwerp have to register their guests?

The law in Belgium requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: registre des voyageurs / reizigersregister. Deadline: Record on the day of arrival; add the departure date within 24 hours of departure. Authority: Federal police (access on request).

When were the Antwerp rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Antwerp on 2 Nov 2026.

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