Suboverview | International employee: Working in Genk
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE│WORKING IN GENK DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN GENK?
Then you need to arrange a few things. The rules differ depending on your origin: are you from a country within the European Union or from outside Europe?
- EU citizens can usually start immediately without a work permit.
- Non-EU citizens usually need a work permit.
Below you will see step by step what you need to do.
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WORKING AS AN EU CITIZEN
LESS THAN 90 DAYS
EU citizens are free to travel and work in Europe. You do not need a combined permit, professional card, work card, or visa like people from outside the EU.
MORE THAN 90 DAYS
If you stay in Belgium for more than 90 days, you must register with the municipality. You must report your presence to the municipality within 10 days of your arrival.
WORKING AS A NON-EU CITIZEN
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.
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!
EUROPEAN BLUE CARD
Are you a highly educated worker from a country outside the EU? Then with a European Blue Card, you can live and work in Flanders for at least 24 months.
SELF-EMPLOYED NON-EU CITIZEN
Do you want to work as a self-employed person in Belgium but do not have EU nationality? Then you need a professional card.
SPECIFIC WORK STATUTES
YOUR RIGHTS AS AN EMPLOYEE
Do you work as an employee at a company? Do you have questions about your gross and/or net salary? More information about your rights as an employee.
SECONDED EMPLOYEE
As a seconded employee, you temporarily work in another country for a company, but you remain employed by your own employer or an employment agency.
WORKING AS A FREELANCER
Do you want to work in Belgium as a self-employed person from abroad? Read below how that is possible.
WORKING THROUGH INTERIM
Temporary work, also known as agency work, is work you do through a temp agency. You work at a company, but you are officially employed by the temp agency. You can find all information about agency work here.
WORKING AS A CROSS-BORDER WORKER
You are a cross-border commuter if you live in Belgium but work in a neighboring country such as the Netherlands or Germany. More information about cross-border commuting can be found here.
WORKING AS A SEASONAL WORKER
As a seconded employee, you temporarily work in another country for a company, but you remain employed by your own employer or an employment agency.
TRADE UNIONS
A union helps employees with problems at work. They ensure that agreements about wages, working hours, and holidays are fair. They discuss these matters with the employer. You can ask for their help if you have problems, but you must become a member of a union for that. They charge a monthly fee for this.
HOW DO YOU LOOK FOR WORK?
VDAB
Are you new to Flanders? It can sometimes be difficult to find a job. VDAB is ready to assist you with this.
INTERIM
An employment agency works with you to find a suitable job with an employer. It is a good way to start working quickly. Note: temporary work often involves daily or weekly contracts. It is usually not possible to get a permanent contract immediately. However, it is an ideal stepping stone to employment when you cannot find work through other means.