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Visa Pathways to Belgium

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Au Pair Visa
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Au Pair Visa

Au pair work in Belgian households for young adults aged 18-26, providing childcare with accommodation and meals included, renewable up to 1 year.

Validity1 year
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.

Employer-sponsored combined work and residence permit for non-EU professionals in Belgium.

ValidityDuration of contract up to 3 years
Processing1–4 months
Cost348 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.

Renewable work permit for highly skilled professionals meeting EUR 56,976 salary threshold, portable across EU after 12 months.

Validity3 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.

Reunite with a Belgian citizen or legal resident, gaining permanent residence qualification and unrestricted work rights as a family member.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing2 weeks – 9 months
Cost180 EUR
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Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
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Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Transfer managers, specialists, or trainees within multinational corporate groups to EU member states with intra-EU mobility rights.

Validity3 years
Processing1–3 months
Cost152 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.

Self-employment authorization for non-EU entrepreneurs with EUR 22,838+ capital and a viable business plan.

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.

Unrestricted work authorization for researchers post-completion to seek employment or establish a business for 12 months.

Validity12 months (non-renewable)
Processing3 months
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.

Renewable research work authorization for scientists at recognized Belgian institutions, matching project duration up to 3 years.

Validity3 years
Processing2 months
Cost152 EUR
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Search Year Residence Permit (Zoekjaar)
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Search Year Residence Permit (Zoekjaar)

One-year residence permit for recent graduates to seek employment in Belgium with full work authorization, no employer sponsorship needed.

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

Temporary seasonal work permit for non-EU workers in agriculture, renewable up to 150 days within any 365-day period.

Validity5 months
Processing2–3 months
Cost152 EUR
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Single Permit for Interns
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Single Permit for Interns

Employer-sponsored combined work and residence permit for non-EU interns in Belgium, valid up to 12 months.

Validity6 months
Processing3 months
Cost152 EUR
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Single Permit for Researchers
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Single Permit for Researchers

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

Unified work and residence permit for researchers at BELSPO-recognized institutions, renewable up to 3 years.

Validity3 years
Processing2 months
Cost152 EUR
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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.

Study visa for non-EU students at recognized Belgian higher education institutions with limited work authorization during studies and unlimited work during school holidays.

ValidityDuration of program
Processing4 weeks – 3 months
Cost180 EUR
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Trainee Visa
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Trainee Visa

Structured training or internship program for non-EU university graduates, sponsored by Belgian employers, with work authorization for up to 6 months renewable.

Validity6 months
Processing3 months
Cost180 EUR
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Transit through Belgian airport international zone for qualifying nationalities, processing in 15-45 days with no Schengen entry.

ValidityDuration of transit
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
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
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
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.

Employer-sponsored work visa for non-EU professionals with job offers in Belgium, combining work and residence authorization with 42–141 day processing.

Validity5 years
Processing1–5 months
Cost100 EUR
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Volunteer Visa
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Volunteer Visa

Employer-sponsored work authorization for non-EU nationals aged 18-30 participating in EU-recognized volunteer schemes in Belgium for up to 12 months.

Validity1 year
Processing3 months
Cost180 EUR
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Working Holiday Visa
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Working Holiday Visa

Work and travel authorization for young adults aged 18-30 from partner countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan) to live and work for up to 1 year.

Validity1 year
Processing1–3 months
Cost80 EUR
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