Belgium•EuropeTrainee Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for university graduates participating in structured traineeships or internships in Belgium to gain professional experience.
Trainee visas are designed for graduates seeking to gain professional experience through structured traineeships in Belgium. The traineeship can be in any sector and with any organization. Maximum duration is 12 months and cannot be renewed.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document, from outside EU
Higher education degree
University/college degree certificate
Traineeship contract
Formal offer from Belgian employer or organization
Health insurance
Medical coverage
Sponsor Documents
Trainee work authorization application
Submitted by employer to regional authority
Traineeship agreement
Formal contract details
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Advantages
- Gain professional experience
- Work in structured training program
- Employer helps with application
- Can transition to work visa if hired
Considerations
- Limited to 12 months maximum
- Non-renewable
- Must have university degree
- No permanent residency pathway
Application Process
Secure traineeship
Obtain formal traineeship offer from Belgian employer/organization
Employer applies for permit
Employer applies to regional authority for trainee work authorization
Receive work authorization
Obtain positive decision and authorization
Apply for visa
Submit D-visa application at Belgian embassy with authorization
Pay fee
Pay EUR 180 visa fee
Receive visa
Obtain visa marked as trainee (BXX code)
Register in Belgium
Register at municipal authority within 8 days
Application Forms
Trainee Visa Application
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