Procedure to work in Belgium

Sara mina New member

Member since 08 July 2024

Sara minaNew member08 July 2024 08:12:21

Hi everyone,

I recently received a job offer from a Belgian company, and they want me to start by September. I currently have a valid Italian student visa. Could someone advise on the exact procedure to switch my student visa to a work visa and how long this process typically takes? Any tips for a smooth transition would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

maharaji1984 Serial expat

Member since 30 September 2022

maharaji1984Serial expat08 July 2024 08:23:16

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Hi Sara,

I suppose you have a valid D type of visa where issued an Italian embassy.

First of all this makes you free movement in EU. But no work anywhere.

Procedure:

Your future employer聽 will apply a Work Permit for you in Belgium.(You will be asked some documents)
When your work permit approved you will receive it and you can come to Belgium with your current Visa D
Otherwise need to apply a Belgium Embassy in abroad whereever you were to obtain a valid Visa D
Upon arrival in Belgium, you will be registered in municipality with mutualiteit,rental contract and will wait for resident card.

Good luck

Sara mina New member

Member since 08 July 2024

Sara minaNew member08 July 2024 11:22:45

@maharaji1984 Thank you so much for your reply. Could you please tell how much time this procedure could take? and if I will need only a permit of work or what they call a single permit?

Thank you in advance

maharaji1984 Serial expat

Member since 30 September 2022

maharaji1984Serial expat08 July 2024 12:49:16

315

You are most welcome.

From application to get your Residence Card could take up to 7 months.But of course you can start to work earlier ( When your Work Permit is approvedand you have registered in Municipality)聽 Please check posts under this link :

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