Introduction This guide is aimed at employers. We apologise for the lack of an immigration guide to Belgium optimised for employees, agents, or investors. If you fall into one of these categories, please feel free to contact us for advice, although you may find that this guide answers many of your questions. Employers with inquiries for our services may contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at london@workpermit.com for assistance. Sections The Belgium Employers' Guide is split into the following sections: Who needs a work permit?   How long will it take to get a candidate on-si... Read more

• Can my company obtain a Belgian work permit?
• How do I apply for a Belgian work permit?
• How long will it take to get a candidate on-site with a Belgian Work Permit?
• Residence Permits and Identity Cards
• Social security payments and possible exemption
• Who needs a work permit?

The EU Blue Card Scheme was established to make it easier and more attractive for highly intelligent and educated people from elsewhere to live and work in the EU. After originally being proposed in 2007, it is finally open for applications. Germany, the EU's largest economy, started accepting Blue Card applications on 1st August 2012 This is a quick reference page, for full details of the Blue Card please see our main European Blue Card page. Eligibility conditions If you have  A higher education qualification   And a contract or binding offer of work in Europe then... Read more

If you are from a country outside the European Economic Area and you want to open a business in Belgium or to work in a self-employed capacity, then you can apply to SPF Economie, the Belgian federal ministry for the economy, for a Carte Professionelle or Professional Card.   You should apply from your home country. Your application will be assessed according to the following criteria: Compliance with regulatory obligations   Relevance to Belgium – this is measured in terms of ‘economic utility’.   Number of jobs created   Economic benefits   Benefits for Be... Read more