Short answer: Belgium’s Single Permit combines work and residence permission for non-EU nationals employed in Belgium. The core is a genuine employer, role and salary, with regional and federal authorities sharing the process. It is employment residence, not investment migration.
Information current as of October 2026.
What are the main features?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Combined process | Work + residence in one track |
| Employer | Belgian employer |
| Regions | Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels details may differ |
| Family | Family reunification assessable |
| Blue Card | Highly skilled may assess EU Blue Card |
Are the three regions identical?
The framework is similar; labour-market tests and shortage lists can differ.
Global Immigrate field notes
Confirm the work location’s region before preparing the file. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.