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🇧🇪 Belgium

EU Blue Card Visa

The EU Blue Card is Belgium's permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with advanced education. Requires a bachelor's degree or higher and an employment contract of at least 12 months. Salary thresholds vary by region: Flanders requires €63,586/year (2025), Brussels requires €4,748/month (~€61,011/year), and Wallonia has separate thresholds. No labor market test is required, making it faster than standard work permits. Key advantage: EU-wide mobility after 12-18 months of legal residence. Can lead to long-term EU residence after 2 years. Valid 1-3 years depending on employment contract. Spouses receive work rights. Belgium does not apply the labor market test for Blue Card holders.

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Processing Time

2-3 months

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Cost

€200-€400

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Duration

1-3 years (based on employment contract)

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Work Rights

Full work rights with employer

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Renewability

Renewable with continued employment

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Higher education diploma (bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years)
  • 2Employment contract for at least 12 months
  • 3Meet regional EU Blue Card salary threshold
  • 4Valid passport
  • 5Health insurance coverage
  • 6Medical certificate
  • 7Criminal record clearance

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