Why apply for a Belgium work visa?

• 50,000+ Jobs opportunities in Belgium
• Earn up to €48,400 per month
• A high quality of life
• Access to good healthcare
• Retirement benefits

Belgium has a thriving expat community and welcomes workers from diverse industries. Belgium offers ample job opportunities, especially for skilled foreign workers in the service industry. A Belgium work visa is an official documentation which allows non-EU residents to work in Belgium. Belgium is a preferred location for international business due partly to the country’s productive workforce.
 

Belgium Work Permits

If you are from a non-EU country, then you must apply for a Belgium work permit visa to work in Belgium. Belgium offers various types of work permits to suit the needs of foreign workers. Each type has different validity periods.  Here are the different types of work permits available:

• Type A Work Permit: With this work permit, you can work in any job for any employer for an unlimited period.  This type of work permit is available only for a certain category of foreign workers who have already worked in Belgium for several years with a Type B Work Permit.
   
• Type B Work Permit: This is a standard work permit given to most foreigners. However, with this permit, you can only work for a single employer. The validity of this work permit is 12 months, and it can be renewed. An employee cannot enter the country without this visa. You can get this permit only if your Belgian employer gets the employment permit in advance.
   
• Type C Work Permit: This work permit is given to international students and temporary visitors, allowing them to work in Belgium for up to 90 days. This work permit can also be used by business visitors and project-based workers to migrate and work in Belgium.
   
• European Blue Card: This work cum residence permit allows employees who are highly skilled to work here for a period of three months.
   
• Professional card: If you wish to stay in Belgium as a self-employed professional, then you must get a professional card. This allows a person from outside Belgium to be involved in specific activity as a self-employed person in the country for duration of 1 to 5 years.
   
• Specialized Work Permits: This work permit is for specific categories, including researchers, intra-company transferees, and self-employed individuals.
   
• Seasonal work visa: The seasonal work visa is for temporary agriculture, horticulture, and hospitality jobs. It is ideal for workers who want to gain international work experience in short-term roles. 
   
• Belgium Working Holiday Visa: The Belgium working holiday visa allows young nationals (18-30 years) to travel and work in Belgium for up to 12 months. With this visa, foreign nationals can also work and train for up to 6 months.
   
• Type D or Long-term work visa: This long-term work visa is designed for applicants who plan to stay in Belgium for up to 90 days. It is typically issued to skilled workers in high-demand healthcare, technology, and engineering sectors.

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Benefits of working in Belgium

• Earn an average salary of €48,400
• Work for 38 hours per week
• High quality of life
• Access to the best healthcare and education system
• Medical insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leaves
• Maternity and paternity benefits

Belgium Work Permit vs. Belgium Work Visa
 

About	Belgium work visa	Belgium work permit
Definition	The Belgium work visa is a type of long-stay visa that allows an applicant to work for any employer without any restriction	The Belgium work permit is for living and working in the country and restricts an employer to a specific job.
Validity	1-5 years	1-5 years
When to apply	at least three weeks before	at least 15 days before

Belgium Work Visa Requirements

To apply for a work visa in Belgium, an applicant needs to meet the following requirements:

• Valid Passport
• Employment offer from Belgium
• Medical certificate proving that you do not have health issues
• Proof of accommodation for stay in Belgium.
• Proof of funds to prove that you are financially able to live in Belgium.
• Proof that you are free of any criminal conviction.

How to apply for a Belgium work permit?

Step 1: Have a valid job offer from an employer in Belgium

Step 2: Provide proof of your job offer while submitting the visa application

Step 3: Get an appointment at a consulate or embassy

Step 4: Prepare all the required documents

Step 5: Submit the application

Step 6: Attend an interview and get your visa
 

Belgium work visa processing time

The processing time for a Belgium work visa typically takes from 3- 4 years but may take up to 6 weeks in some cases.
 

 Here are the details of the different processing times of Belgium work visas:

Type of visa	Visa Cost
Work permit A	3 - 4 weeks
Work permit B	2 -3 weeks
Work permit C	8 -10 weeks
European Blue Card	90 days
Type D or Long-term work visa	2-4 weeks
Specialized Work permits	A few weeks- months
Seasonal work visa	Up to 90 days
Professional card	usually five months

Belgium work visa processing cost

The Belgium work visa can cost up to €180 (₹16,000), though the exact amount depends on the type of visa an applicant applies for.
 

Here is a detail of the Belgium work visa processing cost:

Type of visa	Visa Cost
Work permit A	180 (₹16,000)
Work permit B	€180 (₹16,000)
Work permit C	€180 (₹16,000)
European Blue Card	€ 358 (31493.26)
Type D or Long-term work visa	180 (₹16,000)
Specialized Work permits	180 (₹16,000)
Seasonal work visa	€ 126 (11084.22)
Professional card	€ 140 (12315.80)

*Want to bring your dependant in Belgium? Talk to Y-Axis for complete guidance.
 

Belgium work permit validity

The validity of a Belgium work permit depends on the type of permit and its circumstances, such as:

Type of visa	Validity
Work permit A	Indefinitely
Work permit B	1 year
Work permit C	1 year
European Blue Card	1–3 years
Type D or Long-term work visa	6 months- 5 years
Specialized Work permits	1 year
Seasonal work visa	up to 150 days within a 365-day period
Professional card	5 years

How Y-Axis Can Help You?

 Y-Axis can assist you with the following:

• Immigration documents checklist
• Guidance in application processing
• Forms, documentation & application filing
• Updates & follow-up

Talk to us today to understand your eligibility for the Belgium work visa.
 

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