Thematic sections
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE WORKING AS A UNION 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.
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE WORKING AS A NON-UNION 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 for you. You cannot do this yourself.
EUROPEAN BLUE CARD
Are you a highly educated employee from a country outside the EU? Then you can live and work in Flanders for at least 24 months with a European Blue Card.
THEMATIC DEPLOYING EMPLOYEES
New talents for your company in Genk.
Would you like to attract international talent? Then there are a number of rules you need to consider, such as applying for certain work permits. On this website, you will find clear information on how to correctly and efficiently recruit new employees. From the first steps to the legal regulations: we help you get started.
COMPANIES / INTERIM SECTOR DEPLOYING UNION CITIZENS
EU CITIZENS IN EMPLOYMENT: FREE ACCESS
Employees from all EU member states, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland have free access to the Belgian labor market and therefore do not need a work permit.
COMPANIES / TEMPORARY SECTOR EUROPEAN SECONDMENT
SECONDMENT < 90 DAYS
Employed│Foreign companies are allowed to temporarily send their employees to Belgium to work here through secondment. This way, you can temporarily engage employees from other European countries through secondment.
SECONDMENT > 90 DAYS
Employed│ For the secondment of an EU citizen for more than 90 days, additional obligations apply. Besides the Limosa notification and A1 form, the employee must also register with the Belgian municipality.
SELF-EMPLOYED SECONDMENT < 90 DAYS
Freelancer│No professional card required. For temporary assignments (shorter than 90 days), there is an exemption from the professional card.
SELF-EMPLOYED SECONDMENT > 90 DAYS
Self-employed │ Is a self-employed person from another EU country coming to Belgium for more than 90 days? Then additional obligations apply for both the self-employed person and the client.
COMPANIES / TEMPORARY SECTOR HIRING NON-EU CITIZENS
WORK CARD < 90 DAYS
Non-EU citizens│Do you want to hire an employee for less than 90 days? Is he/she from outside the EU? Then you must apply for a work permit.
SINGLE PERMIT > 90 DAYS
Non-EU citizens│Do you want to hire an employee for more than 90 days? Is he/she from outside the EU? Then you must apply for a work permit.
EUROPEAN BLUE CARD
Non-EU citizens│ The European Blue Card is a work and residence permit for highly skilled workers from outside the EU.
WORKING THROUGH THIRD-PARTY SECONDMENT
Non-EU citizens│ Third-country secondment is the temporary employment of workers who are not nationals of the EEA or Switzerland by an employer established outside Belgium.
THEMATIC LIVING IN GENK
Looking for housing in Genk?
Are you coming to Genk as an international worker and need to find an apartment or home yourself? We are happy to help you with practical tips and useful addresses. This way, you can quickly find a place where you feel at home.
Are you an entrepreneur offering housing?
Then it is important to know which rules and agreements apply in Genk. Discover here what you definitely need to consider to ensure everything goes smoothly.
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE LIVING IN GENK
SEARCHING FOR HOUSING
Are you coming to work in Belgium? Then it is important to find accommodation. Sometimes the employer provides a location. Sometimes you have to find a place to stay yourself.
WHAT SHOULD I WATCH OUT FOR?
A good home is more than just a roof over your head. It is safe, healthy, and comfortable. As a tenant, pay attention to the following things.
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY WASTE?
In Belgium, it is important to sort waste and to adhere to these sorting rules. This way, we ensure a clean and sustainable environment together.
COMPANIES / TEMPORARY SECTOR OFFER HOUSING
HOUSING
Do you want to provide housing for international workers in Genk as a company? Please note that specific Flemish regulations apply to this. The city of Genk has its own permit policy regarding housing for workers. The city operates with a policy framework that determines where and under what conditions housing in the form of rooms is possible.
THEMATIC HEALTHCARE
In Genk, you can rely on an excellent healthcare system. General practitioners, hospitals, and pharmacies are easily accessible and provide high-quality care. However, it is important that you are registered with a health insurance fund, either here or in your home country.
On this website, you will find practical information about how to register with a health insurance fund, which documents you need, and where you can go for medical assistance. We are happy to guide you.
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE IN GENK
HEALTHCARE
In Belgium, health insurance ensures that a large part of your medical expenses is reimbursed. See here how to join the mutual insurance fund.
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS, DENTISTS OR EMERGENCY
How does an appointment with the doctor or dentist work? What can you go to the hospital for? Discover how healthcare is organized in Belgium and what you need to know.
Integration and Civic Integration
When you start working in Belgium as an international talent, it is important not only to find a job but also to find your way in society. Because integration and civic integration are two important pillars that help you feel at home in another country.
Why is this important?
A good start provides more opportunities, a stronger network, and a sense of belonging. Companies that invest in integration and civic integration strengthen not only their employees but also their own organization.
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE LANGUAGE AND INTEGRATION
LANGUAGE AND INTEGRATION
Want to know more about life in Genk? Do you want to learn Dutch? On this page, you will find information about language courses, integration programs, and education.
COMPANIES / TEMPORARY SECTOR LANGUAGE AND INTEGRATION
OFFER LANGUAGE AND INTEGRATION
For international employees, language is often a stumbling block. As an employer, you can make a big difference by referring them to the Integration and Civic Integration Agency.