Working in Belgium

On this page you will find all the information you need to come and work in Belgium.

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You must meet a number of conditions to come and work in Belgium. These conditions depend on the following three key factors:

  • your nationality and country of residence;
  • the length of your stay in Belgium;
  • your professional status (employee or self-employed) in Belgium.

You will find more information on how to obtain a visa for working in Belgium on the website of the Immigration Office. For all other relevant information, please consult the federal portal website

 

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Embassies and consulates

On this page you will find the addresses of Belgian embassies and consulates abroad, as well as the addresses of foreign embassi...
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Travel documents

To travel abroad, you need to be in possession of official travel documents. 
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Travel advice

In this section you will find all the important information when travelling abroad.
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For Belgians abroad

On this page you will find all consular information if you are Belgian and live abroad.