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EU Blue Card in Belgium
Residence and the right to work for skilled professionals hired by a company in Belgium. Your family moves with you.
Belgium issues the EU Blue Card through the single permit procedure: one decision gives you both the right to live and the right to work in the country. What makes Belgium different is that the work part is reviewed by regional authorities in Flanders, Wallonia or Brussels, depending on where your job is. That is why the salary threshold and the filing procedure vary slightly between regions.
The basic conditions are an employment contract with a Belgian employer, a salary at or above the regional Blue Card threshold, and a university degree. For some IT roles, proven experience may be accepted instead of a degree. After approval you get a D visa, arrive, register with the local commune and receive your card. We check your documents, coordinate the filing with your employer and help your family move.
Who it is for
- IT specialists, engineers, analysts, finance professionals and other skilled roles
- Professionals with a job offer from a company in Belgium
- Staff of international companies and organizations relocating to Brussels
- Families: a spouse and children get residence together with the card holder
- People looking for a steady route to long-term status in the EU
Requirements
- An employment contract with an employer in Belgium
- A salary at or above the Blue Card threshold for your region in the current year
- A university degree or, for certain IT roles, proven experience
- A criminal record certificate and a medical certificate, if requested
- Health insurance until you are covered by the Belgian system
- No ban on entering the Schengen area
What we do
- Check your contract, salary and degree against the requirements of your region
- Help with recognition or evaluation of your degree
- Coordinate the documents and the filing together with your employer
- Arrange translations, apostilles and legalization
- Prepare your D visa application at the consulate
- Help after you arrive: commune registration, residence card and family documents
Key documents
- Passport
- Employment contract
- Degree and, if needed, a degree evaluation
- Proof of work experience, if it replaces a degree
- Criminal record certificate with an apostille and translation
- Health insurance policy
- Marriage and birth certificates with an apostille and translation
How it works
- Offer checkwe compare your salary with the regional threshold and look at your qualifications
- Single permit applicationfiled with the regional authority, usually with your employer's involvement
- Decisiontiming depends on the region and on how complete the documents are
- D visayou apply at a Belgian consulate after approval
- Registration and cardregistering with the commune where you live and collecting your card
Timeline
Timing depends on the region and on how complete the documents are; after approval you apply for a D visa and collect your card in Belgium.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- A salary below the regional threshold means no Blue Card
- Your region is set by where you work, and requirements differ between regions
- An incomplete file from the employer's side slows down the review
- Documents with translation errors or without an apostille are sent back for corrections
- Changing jobs early on may require a new permit
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $21,500. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
What salary do I need for an EU Blue Card in Belgium?
The threshold is set separately in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels and changes every year. The salary in your contract must be at or above your region's threshold on the date you apply. We check your offer at the start and tell you if it is worth discussing the terms with your employer.
Who files the application: me or my employer?
As a rule, the employer files the application with the regional authority, and you prepare your personal documents. After approval you apply for a D visa at the consulate. We coordinate both sides so the documents match and the process does not stall.
Can I get a Blue Card without a degree?
Most professions require a university degree. For some IT roles, proven work experience may be accepted instead. We will check your situation in advance and tell you which proof of experience you will need.
Can my family move with me?
Yes. Your spouse and minor children can get residence as family members of a Blue Card holder, including at the same time as you. You will need marriage and birth certificates with an apostille and translation, as well as housing.
Does a Belgian Blue Card lead to permanent residence?
Yes, the years you spend on a Blue Card count toward EU long-term resident status and permanent residence in Belgium. After a while you can also move to a job in another EU country under simplified rules.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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