This residence scheme is intended first of all for foreign and non-Dutch speaking authors in Europe, and possibly from other parts of the world. However, Dutch and, to a very limited extent, Flemish and French-speaking Belgian authors would also be considered. To qualify, the author should be a writer of novels, stories or poetry, children's or youth literature or literary non-fiction. Authors working on a manuscript as part of academic research do not qualify. The author must have had at least one work published by a literary publisher.

The authors themselves can apply, but just as often Passa Porta invites them, either as part of an exchange programme with other residence programmes or upon recommendations by publishers, translators, universities, embassies or cultural institutions.

Writers wishing to apply for residence should send their application comprising:

• a curriculum vitae listing publications in their own and other languages
• a letter explaining their motivation
• a short description of the manuscript or project on which they will work during their stay at Passa Porta or at Villa Hellebosch

The file should be written in Dutch, French or English. Applicants will be informed of the receipt of their application within one month. In selecting candidates, the organisation relies on a number of advisors from both home and abroad. The final decision is taken by the organisation itself.

The residences are closed each year from December 15 to January 15 and from July 1 to August 31. It is possible to rent the writer's flat during these periods. For more information: [email protected].