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Professional Card (Self-Employment)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2-6 months

Application Fee

230 EUR

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

Authorization for self-employed workers and independent professionals to operate in Belgium.

Belgium's professional card allows non-EU/EEA entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals to establish and operate businesses. The professional card is applied for through the region where the business will be based (Flanders, Wallonia, or Brussels-Capital). Initial permit is for 2 years, renewable for 5 years after successful operation.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

5 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: High School

Minimum savings: 22838

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Education

high_school or higher

Investment

22,838 EUR

Min. Savings

22,838 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Business plan

Proof of resources

Criminal record certificate

Health insurance

Application Process

Prepare business plan: Develop comprehensive business plan for Belgian business

Apply to regional authority: Submit professional card application to competent region

Receive professional card approval: Obtain approval from regional business authorities

Apply for D-visa: Submit national visa application with professional card approval

Pay visa fee: Pay EUR 140 visa fee at embassy

Receive visa: Obtain self-employed/professional visa

Register in Belgium: Register at municipal authority and obtain professional card

Pay professional card fee: Pay EUR 90 professional card fee at local office

Application Forms

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Overview

Authorization for self-employed workers and independent professionals to operate in Belgium.

Application Process