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Seasonal Worker Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

60 EUR

Stay Duration

9 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

Short-term work visa for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, and other sectors.

Belgium permits temporary seasonal work for non-EU nationals under EU Directive 2014/36/EU. Seasonal workers must maintain their main residence outside the EU. The work can be for short stays (up to 90 days) without a permit or longer stays (up to 150-365 days) with a seasonal worker permit.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

9 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Seasonal job offer

Employer sponsorship

Accommodation provided

Return commitment

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Health insurance

Proof of main residence

Seasonal worker permit application (sponsor)

Employment contract (sponsor)

Application Process

Secure seasonal employment: Obtain job offer from Belgian employer for seasonal work

Employer applies for permit: Employer applies to regional government through digital platform for seasonal worker permit

Receive permit approval: Obtain positive decision on seasonal worker permit

Apply for visa: Submit D-visa application at Belgian embassy with permit approval

Pay fee: Pay EUR 180 visa fee

Receive visa: Obtain visa in passport

Register upon arrival: Register at commune within 8 working days for residence permit

Application Forms

Seasonal Worker Permit Application

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