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Belgium work visa

2 current source-backed work 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 single permitStructured 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 (permit contribution)152 EUROfficial source
Belgian Single PermitApplication fee (permit d visa handling)250 EUROfficial source
Belgian Single PermitProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)4 monthsOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitFirst permit valid for12 monthsOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitJob offer or employer sponsorship requiredyesOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Belgian Single PermitWhere to applyonlineOfficial source
Belgium single permitApplication fee (permit contribution)152 EUROfficial source
Belgium single permitApplication fee (permit d visa handling)250 EUROfficial source
Belgium single permitProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)4 monthsOfficial source
Belgium single permitFirst permit valid for12 monthsOfficial source
Belgium single permitCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Belgium single permitJob offer or employer sponsorship requiredyesOfficial source
Belgium single permitFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Belgium single permitPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Belgium single permitWhere 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 exact source requires the application to be made by an employer based in Belgium and treats the work-permit application as the corresponding single residence application.Official source
Belgian Single PermitThe Belgian Immigration Office states that, as a general rule, a third-country national working in Belgium for more than 90 days needs a single permit; the employer applies to the competent Region and an accepted application certifies authorisation to stay and work.Official source
Belgium single permitThe exact source requires the application to be made by an employer based in Belgium and treats the work-permit application as the corresponding single residence application.Official source
Belgium single permitThe Belgian Immigration Office states that, as a general rule, a third-country national working in Belgium for more than 90 days needs a single permit; the employer applies to the competent Region and an accepted application certifies authorisation to stay and work.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