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Belgium Single Permit
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Belgium Single Permit

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

1-2 months

Application Fee

348 EUR

Stay Duration

Duration of contract up to 3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

Combined residence and work permit for non-EU nationals employed in Belgium for 90+ days.

Non-EU/EEA workers with valid single permits in Belgium can bring their spouses, registered partners, and dependent children through the family reunion program. The sponsor must demonstrate adequate housing and sufficient income to support family members.

Stay & Extensions

Status typeTied to program duration

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Validity4 years
Processing1-3 months
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: Bachelor

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

46,632 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Health insurance

Criminal record certificate

Medical certificate

Proof of sufficient means

Work authorization application (sponsor)

Company registration documents (sponsor)

Employment contract (sponsor)

Application Process

1

Secure employment: Obtain binding employment contract from Belgian employer

2

Employer applies for permit: Employer applies to regional authority for work authorization

3

Receive work permit: Obtain positive decision and Annexe 46 document

4

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

5

Pay visa fee: Pay EUR 180 visa fee

6

Receive visa: Obtain visa in passport

7

Register in Belgium: Report to municipal authority within 8 days to receive residence permit card

Application Forms

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