Non-EU citizen: less than 90 days
NON-EU CITIZEN │ WORKING IN GENK LESS THAN 90 DAYS
Do you want to work in Belgium for a short period, up to 90 days? And are you coming from outside the EU? Then your employer must apply for a work permit for you.
Only your employer can submit this application. You cannot do this yourself.
SUMMARY
- A work permit is for working and living in Belgium for a maximum of 90 days.
Note: In some cases, there is an exemption from the work permit. This applies to certain categories of workers.
View here the overview of all exemptions from the work permit application.
THE EMPLOYER APPLIES FOR THIS WORK CARD ON YOUR BEHALF PROCEDURE WORK CARD
Your employer needs the following documents from you:
A copy of your passport
Are you highly educated?
Then you must also submit a copy of your diploma.
TREATMENT PERIOD
If your work permit is approved, your employer will receive a document granting permission for you to work. This document states from when you are allowed to work and until when. You may only start working once you have received this permission. It currently takes about four months to complete everything.
ATTENTION
- You may only work once you have received official permission.
- Your employer must ensure that you receive your work permit.
REQUESTS AT BELGIAN DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR POSTS VISA C
Your employer takes care of your work permit. But you must apply for a Visa C yourself if you want to work in Belgium for a period of less than 90 days. You apply for a Visa C for short stays at the competent Belgian diplomatic or consular post.
Types of work permits
Do you want to work in Belgium and are you from outside the EU? Then you need a work permit or a single permit (= a combined permit) .
- A work permit is for working and staying in Belgium for up to 90 days.
- A single permit is for working and staying in Belgium for longer than 90 days.