Route 01
Single Permit
Combined work and residence permit applied for by the employer.
120d
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Western Europe
BE · Brussels
Belgium
EU MemberSchengen Area
Home of the EU institutions. Single Permit covers work + residence.
Key facts
What to know about Belgium
Capital
Brussels
Language
Dutch / French / German
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
25%
Min. wage
EUR 2,070
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 2,700
per month
Major cities
BrusselsAntwerpGhent
Why move here
- Home of the EU institutions
- Single Permit covers work + residence
- Generous expat tax regime for specialists
- Multilingual workforce
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Brussels (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€1,050
Groceries€290
Transport pass€60
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into Belgium
Typical processing: 8–16 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
EU Blue Card
Standard EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers.
90d
Route 03
Professional Card
For self-employed / entrepreneurs.
90d
Labour law
Belgium's employment law is divided across Federal and Regional (Flemish/Walloon/Brussels) competencies. The standard working week is 38 hours and overtime is strictly regulated. Joint Labour Committees (Paritaire Comités) set sector-specific wages that usually exceed the national minimum.
Worker rights
Workers receive a minimum of 20 days paid annual leave plus around 10 public holidays. Unemployment insurance is generous compared to EU peers. End-of-year bonuses (13th month) and other benefits are common through collective agreements.
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