Belgium
Belgian long-stay visas (type d)
Staying in Belgium for more than 90 days — Belgium's national long-stay visa, issued under its own rules.
- WORKNON-EU WORKERSOVER 90 DAYSSingle Permit (combined work and residence permit)The combined work-and-residence document that any non-EU worker needs to be employed in Belgium for more than 90 days.View visa details
- WORKHIGHLY SKILLEDEU-WIDEEU Blue CardFor highly qualified non-EU professionals holding a recognised degree and earning a salary above the regional threshold.View visa details
- BUSINESSSELF-EMPLOYEDProfessional Card (self-employed)The authorisation a non-EU national needs to live in Belgium and work as a self-employed person or run a business.View visa details
- STUDYNON-EU STUDENTSLONG STAYStudent long-stay authorisation (visa D)The long-stay authorisation for non-EU students enrolling in full-time higher education in Belgium.View visa details
- FAMILYSPONSOREDFamily ReunificationThe route for close family members to join a Belgian national, an EU citizen, or a legally resident non-EU sponsor in Belgium.View visa details
- WORKRESEARCHERSHOSTING AGREEMENTResearcher (hosting agreement)The single permit for non-EU researchers carrying out a research project with a recognised Belgian research organisation under a hosting agreement.View visa details
- JOB SEEKERRECENT GRADUATES12 MONTHSSearch Year after Studies (job seeker)A 12-month permit letting recent graduates stay in Belgium to look for work or set up a business after finishing their studies.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTAFTER 5 YEARSPERMANENTEU Long-Term Resident StatusLong-term residence status for non-EU nationals after five years of legal, uninterrupted residence in Belgium.View visa details