Belgium•EuropeWork Visa - Single Permit (Employee)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay work visa and residence permit for non-EU/EEA employees hired by Belgian employers. Requires employer sponsorship and labor market approval.
The Single Permit combines both work authorization and residence permit into a single document. Since 2019, all non-EU/EEA workers staying longer than 90 days must hold a single permit. The employer applies to the regional authority where the business is located.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Bachelor or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 3 months validity
Employment contract
Signed contract from Belgian employer
Health insurance
Medical insurance covering family members
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from country of origin
Medical certificate
Proof no communicable diseases
Proof of sufficient means
Bank statements showing financial stability
Sponsor Documents
Work authorization application
Application submitted by employer to regional authorities
Company registration documents
Proof of employer's legitimate business
Employment contract
Signed by both parties
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family reunification possible
- Work authorization and residence in single permit
- Renewable with continued employment
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer
- Regional approval needed
- Employer must navigate labor requirements
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain binding employment contract from Belgian employer
Employer applies for permit
Employer applies to regional authority for work authorization
Receive work permit
Obtain positive decision and Annexe 46 document
Apply for D-visa
Submit D-visa application at Belgian embassy with work permit
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee
Receive visa
Obtain visa in passport
Register in Belgium
Report to municipal authority within 8 days to receive residence permit card
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
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