Belgium is a Western European country that offers diverse job opportunities for professionals who want to work and live there.

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Quick facts at a glance

• Single Permit: a permit that combines a residence permit and a work permit, issued to non-EU citizens who want to live and work in Belgium for a certain period.
• Work Permit: for non-EU citizens who want to work in Belgium for a short period.
• Professional Card: for non-EU self-employed individuals who want to work in Belgium.
• Long-Term Visa: for non-EU citizens who want to live and work in Belgium for a long period.
• Your employer applies for a work permit on your behalf at the regional single-permit authority in the region where the employer is located.

Why Belgium, in plain terms

• A strong economy, with pharmaceuticals, finance and technology, plus the European Union headquarters.
• A multilingual and multicultural country, with a high standard of living, healthcare and education.
• Job openings for professionals in IT, finance, healthcare, engineering and logistics.

The route, step by step

1. Obtain a work permit. Before working in Belgium, you must have a valid work permit. The employer applies for a work permit on your behalf at the regional single-permit authority in the region where the employer is located.
2. Apply for a work visa. Once your work permit is approved, submit your visa application to the Belgian embassy or consulate in your home country. Check the Belgian embassy website for the specific requirements and process.
3. Register at City Hall. Within 8 days of arriving in Belgium, register as a resident at the local city hall. Non-EU citizens should apply for a residence card.
4. Extend your stay. If you want to stay longer, renew your work permit or visa before it expires, because overstaying can result in fines or deportation.

What to prepare

• Valid passport
• Employment contract
• Medical certificate
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of financial means

Who this is NOT for

• Anyone looking for a guarantee: no job, visa or permit outcome is guaranteed.
• Anyone who wants to buy a job offer: never pay anyone for a job offer. JobVision never charges candidates.
• Anyone planning to overstay: there is no overstay route in this guide.

Questions applicants ask first

Who applies for the work permit?
Your employer, at the regional single-permit authority in the region where the employer is located.

Which permit do I need?
It depends on your purpose and length of stay: a Single Permit combines residence and work, a Work Permit is for short-term work, a Professional Card is for self-employed work, and a Long-Term Visa is for a long period.

When do I register after arriving?
Within 8 days, at the local city hall.

Jobs in Belgium

There are no live Belgium job posts at present. See all live vacancies.

Your next step

Send your CV at https://jobvision.lv/job-seekers/ (CV file, PDF or DOC, up to 5 MB), or message us on WhatsApp at +371 20495241. JobVision is a licensed Latvian recruitment agency, licence 29/2026, registration 40203344680, licence valid until 27 May 2029. We are free for candidates, employers pay.

General guidance only, not legal advice. No job, visa or permit outcome is guaranteed.