Belgium•EuropeSeasonal Worker Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 365 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary work visa for non-EU workers performing seasonal employment. Available for short stays (up to 90 days) or long stays (up to 150-365 days with permit).
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.
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Requirements
Personal
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Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Employment contract
Seasonal work contract from Belgian employer
Health insurance
Medical coverage for duration of employment
Proof of main residence
Evidence that main residence remains outside EU
Sponsor Documents
Seasonal worker permit application
Submitted by employer to regional authority
Employment contract
Details of seasonal work terms
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Advantages
- Pathway for temporary workers
- Can work multiple seasons
- Employer handles most paperwork
- Relatively straightforward process
Considerations
- No permanent residency pathway
- Limited to seasonal employment
- Main residence must remain outside EU
- Annual cap on days permitted
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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