Highly qualified staff
Who it's for: Non-EU workers in highly qualified jobs; the type of work authorisation depends on how long the job lasts.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Salary threshold: €3,703.44
- Decision time: 4 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary threshold | €3,703.44 | — | economy-employment.brusselsOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
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Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“The authorisation to work is granted for the duration of the employment contract, with a maximum duration of three years.”
Salary threshold€3,703.44Official wording
“Highly qualified staff 3.703,44 € 3.703,44 € 78%”
Decision time4 monthsOfficial wording
“A second period of 4 months within which the Region and the Immigration Office must decide on the single application.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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