Work (work authorisation and long-stay visa)
Who it's for: People from outside the EU who get permission to work from the competent Belgian Region and need a long-stay visa to live in Belgium.
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: In some streams
- Salary threshold: €2,233.61
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
2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededIn some streamsOfficial wording
“To employ a non-European national in Belgium, it is generally necessary to apply for authorisation for them to work.”
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”
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; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
Other work with a sponsor routes in Belgium
All visa types in Belgium
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Belgium visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.