Single permit
Who it's for: Non-EU workers who get one permit for both residence and work in Belgium for more than 90 days.
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: €2,233.61
- Decision time: 4 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary threshold | €2,233.61 | — | 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
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“The application has to be done by an employer based in Belgium.”
Salary threshold€2,233.61Official wording
“The guaranteed average minimum monthly income currently stands at an amount, before tax, of 2.233,61 euros per month”
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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