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Single Permit for Interns

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At a Glance

Processing Time

Up to 90 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

The Internship Single Permit is a combined residence and work authorization for non-EU nationals coming to Belgium for a professional internship lasting more than 90 days. It requires a formal training agreement with a Belgian host entity and is strictly limited to the specific internship program approved by the authorities.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Belgium

Belgium Single Permit

ValidityDuration of contract up to 3 years

Processing1-2 months

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Belgium

EU Blue Card

Validity4 years

Processing1-3 months

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Belgium

Professional Card (Self-Employment)

Validity5 years

Processing2-6 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Signed internship agreement with a Belgian host entity

Proof of higher education degree or enrollment in a higher education program

Proof of sufficient means of subsistence

Medical certificate and criminal record extract

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

15,770 EUR/yr

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Combines residence and work authorization into a single document
Allows for professional development in a Belgian company

Worth Knowing

The internship must be in the same field as the applicant's higher education studies
The holder is generally prohibited from taking any other job in Belgium during the internship

Application Process

Employer submits the Single Permit application to the competent regional authority

Regional and federal authorities review and approve the application

Applicant applies for a D-visa at the Belgian embassy or consulate

Applicant registers at the local municipality within 8 working days of arrival

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Overview

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Signed internship agreement with a Belgian host entity

Proof of higher education degree or enrollment in a higher education program

Proof of sufficient means of subsistence

Medical certificate and criminal record extract

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

15,770 EUR/yr

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Combines residence and work authorization into a single document
Allows for professional development in a Belgian company

Worth Knowing

The internship must be in the same field as the applicant's higher education studies
The holder is generally prohibited from taking any other job in Belgium during the internship