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Visa Pathways to Belgium

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Au Pair Visa
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Au Pair Visa

Work visa for young people aged up to 26 providing childcare and light household duties in exchange for accommodation and meals in a Belgian host family.

ValidityVaries (Depends on placement agreement)
ProcessingVaries
Cost180 EUR
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Belgium Single Permit
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Belgium Single Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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

ValidityDuration of contract up to 3 years
Processing1-2 months
Cost348 EUR
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Belgium Working Holiday Visa
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Belgium Working Holiday Visa

For young adults (18-30) from partner countries to work and travel for up to 1 year.

Validity1 year
Processing14-28 days
Cost80 EUR
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Diplomatic/Official Visa (Belgium)
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Diplomatic/Official Visa (Belgium)

This visa is intended for holders of diplomatic, service, or official passports traveling to Belgium for official government business or accreditation.

ValidityDetermined by the nature of the official mission or accreditation.
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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EU Blue Card
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EU Blue Card

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Highly skilled employment with a recognized degree and salary above the member state threshold. Portable across EU after 12 months.

Validity4 years
Processing1-3 months
Cost126 EUR
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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
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Family Reunification Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for family members to join a Belgian citizen or legal resident.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing14-270 days
Cost180 EUR
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Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
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Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.

Validity3 years
Processing1-3 months
Cost180 EUR
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Professional Card (Self-Employment)
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Professional Card (Self-Employment)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Authorization for self-employed workers and independent professionals to operate in Belgium.

Validity5 years
Processing2-6 months
Cost230 EUR
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Researcher Orientation Year
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Researcher Orientation Year

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Post-research work authorization allowing researchers to remain in Belgium for up to 12 months to seek employment or establish a research-related business.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost180 EUR
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Researcher Visa
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Researcher Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work visa for scientific researchers conducting research at recognized Belgian research organizations under hosting agreements.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended based on research project continuation)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Search Year Residence Permit (Zoekjaar)
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Search Year Residence Permit (Zoekjaar)

Validity1 year
ProcessingUp to 90 days
CostFree
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Seasonal Worker Visa
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Seasonal Worker Visa

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

Validity9 months
Processing14-28 days
Cost60 EUR
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Single Permit for Interns
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Single Permit for Interns

Validity6 months
ProcessingUp to 90 days
CostFree
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Single Permit for Researchers
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Single Permit for Researchers

Validity3 years
Processing60 days
CostFree
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Student Visa (Type D)
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Student Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Full-time study at a recognized institution in an EU member state. National visa with residence permit.

ValidityDuration of program
Processing28-84 days
Cost180 EUR
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Trainee Visa
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Trainee Visa

Work visa for university graduates participating in structured traineeships or internships in Belgium to gain professional experience.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Cost180 EUR
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Allows transit through the international transit zone of a Belgian airport without entering the Schengen Area.

ValidityDuration of transit
Processing15-42 days
Cost90 EUR
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Type C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
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Type C — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Tourism, business, or family visits for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Validity3 months
Processing15-60 days
Cost90 EUR
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Type D — National Work Visa (Type D)
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Type D — National Work Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay national visa for employment in a specific Schengen country exceeding 90 days.

Validity5 years
Processing28-84 days
Cost100 EUR
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Volunteer Visa
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Volunteer Visa

Work authorization for non-EU nationals participating in EU-recognized voluntary service schemes in Belgium.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on voluntary service program)
ProcessingVaries
Cost180 EUR
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