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Belgium highly skilled worker visa

2 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathways. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 2 current routes for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-08-04Official source
Belgium EU Blue CardStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-08-05Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitApplication fee (qualified single permit contribution)152 EUROfficial source
Belgian Single PermitApplication fee (qualified single permit d visa handling)250 EUROfficial source
Belgian Single PermitProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)4 monthsOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitFirst permit valid for36 monthsOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitQualification requireduniversity degreeOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitWhere to applyonlineOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardApplication fee (blue card contribution)152 EUROfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardApplication fee (blue card d visa handling)250 EUROfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)90 daysOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardFirst permit valid for48 monthsOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardQualification requiredrecognised qualificationOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Belgium EU Blue CardWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source
Belgium EU Blue CardThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Single Permit; competent Region; >90 daysImmigration Office Belgium · Checked 2026-08-07
  2. The page states that third-country nationals working over 90 days require a single permit authorising stay and work.Belgian Immigration Office / IBZ · Checked 2026-08-07