Not a Union citizen: more than 90 days
NON-EU CITIZEN │ WORKING IN GENK MORE THAN 90 DAYS
Are you not an EU citizen? And do you want to work in Belgium for more than 90 days?
Then your employer must apply for a single permit on your behalf. You cannot do this yourself!
What is a single permit?
A single permit (= combined permit) is a single document that allows you to work and live in Belgium for a period of more than 90 days.
- Your employer applies for this permit before you arrive.
- You may work for one employer and in one specific position.
- The permit is temporary and must be renewed annually by your employer.
COMBINED PERMIT = SINGLE PERMIT = ELECTRONIC RESIDENCE CARD A 2 types of combined permits
1. Combined permit of limited duration:
✓ You can work for one employer and for one specific position.
✓ Must be renewed every year by the employer.
2. Combined permit of indefinite duration:
✓ You can work for any employer in any position.
✓ You, as an employee, must apply for & renew it every year.
✓ It is renewed every year, if you have worked enough.
✓ You must apply for this card yourself as an employee.
→ This is only possible once you have worked 5-10 years in Belgium.
THE EMPLOYER APPLIES FOR A SINGLE PERMIT FOR YOU PROCEDURE SINGLE PERMIT
Are you a non-EU citizen and will you stay more than 90 days in Belgium? Then your employer must apply for a single permit before you come to Belgium.
Your employer is submitting an application
Your employer must submit an application before you come to Belgium.
This permit is valid for only one employer and one position.
Waiting for approval
You wait in your home country until you have official permission (= appendix 46).
- You are not allowed to come to Belgium as a tourist and start working.
Collect your visa
Upon approval, you apply for a visa D at the Belgian embassy or consulate in your country or region.
Register with the municipality upon arrival in Belgium
Upon arrival in Belgium, you go to the town hall to apply for an ‘attachment 49’.
Once you have received this, you may start working. This is a temporary work permit.
You will receive your single permit
Later you will receive your official residence card: single permit or A-card.
This card is your official work and residence permit for a limited period.
Attention
- This card must be renewed annually through your employer.
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