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Then:
•
Before your departure, you will receive
a
letter of invitation/acceptance
from
ULg. In certain cases, you may need to
show this letter to the consulate/embassy
to obtain a visa to enter Belgium.
•
Upon your arrival at ULg, you will be
“registered”
. Depending on your status,
this will entitle you to Wi-Fi access,
a student or visiting researcher card,
access to the university library and
online documentation, and access to the
premises.
In terms of insurance, you will need to be
covered by your home institution, or by
the body funding your stay. Failing that, a
standard insurance coverage may be made
available to you.
The practical arrangements covered in the
remainder of this handbook are dependent
on your status at ULg. See below for details
of the specific procedures that concern you.
You will need to follow these procedures
to ensure that your time at ULg runs
smoothly, working closely with the supervisor
organising your stay.
For details of the administrative formalities,
please refer to the relevant pages of this
handbook, depending on your status (see
diagram on page 7). The health insurance
coverage procedures will be explained to
you on arrival at ULg. Where necessary,
you can find accommodation details on
the Accommodation Service pages of the
website.
In conclusion: these formalities are
mandatory. They are also beneficial to you,
giving you:
•
support for your visa application
•
dedicated, personal assistance upon
arrival
•
access codes for the Wi-Fi network, online
portal and online documentation
•
enrolment/registration card
•
all the documents you will need for your
stay (residence card, health insurance,
etc.)
•
some insurance cover for your stay.
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