Belgium · Seasonal work
Seasonal workers
Who it's for: People from outside the EU who come to Belgium for seasonal work while their main home stays outside the EU.
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
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: 90 days
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“The employer in Belgium applies for the seasonal worker permit with the competent regional authority”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“The stay as a seasonal worker is a temporary stay of up to 150 out of 365 days”
Decision time90 daysOfficial wording
“will take a decision on this application within 90 days at the latest”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Family can join; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
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