Belgium Highly qualified work permit

Combined work and residence authorisation for salaried work over 90 days, applied for by the employer at the competent region (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels-Capital); the worker then applies for a D visa. The highly qualified category needs a salary at or above the regional threshold; under-30 juniors need 80% of it, and managerial functions a higher level. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What you must show

• Income of at least EUR 53,220 a year (≈ $59,500) · Highly qualified worker minimum gross annual salary, 1 January to 31 December 2026 (Wallonia). Must also reach the guaranteed average monthly minimum income, EUR2,233.61 (≈ $2,500) gross a month from 1 July 2026. ¹
• Income of at least EUR 3,703.44 a month (≈ $4,140) · Highly qualified staff minimum basic gross monthly remuneration from 1 January 2026 (Brussels-Capital Region, 78% of the average gross salary of EUR4,748 (≈ $5,300)). ²
• Income of at least EUR 42,576 a year (≈ $47,600) · Highly qualified worker under 30 (80% of the standard threshold), 2026 (Wallonia). ¹
• Income of at least EUR 88,790 a year (≈ $99,200) · Managerial functions, 2026 (Wallonia); Brussels-Capital executive/management staff EUR6,647.20 (≈ $7,430) gross a month. ^{1 2}

Requirements

• The employer applies for salaried work of over 90 days. ^{1 2 3 4 5}
• Wallonia 2026: highly qualified EUR53,220 (≈ $59,500) gross a year; under 30 EUR42,576 (≈ $47,600); managerial functions EUR88,790 (≈ $99,200). ^{1 2}
• Wallonia also requires the guaranteed average monthly minimum income, EUR2,233.61 (≈ $2,500) gross a month from 1 July 2026. ^{1 2}
• Wallonia from 1 January 2027: highly qualified EUR54,709, (≈ $61,100) under 30 EUR43,767, (≈ $48,900) managerial functions EUR91,275 (≈ $102,000) gross a year. ¹
• Brussels-Capital 2026: highly qualified EUR3,703.44 (≈ $4,140) gross a month; executive and management staff EUR6,647.20 (≈ $7,430) gross a month. ^{1 2}
• Flanders: highly qualified at 100% of the average gross annual salary in Belgium (80% for under 30), managerial functions at 160%. ⁵
• The gross salary is known in advance and stated in the contract. ^{1 3}
• Proof of health insurance. ³
• Proof of sufficient means. ³
• Proof of the contract duration. ³
• A criminal record and a medical certificate for the D visa. ³
• The employer files the single permit application at the region where the job is based. ^{1 3}
• The worker then applies for a D visa. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Stay

• The permit term depends on the contract and the region.

Nationality

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.

Work

Work for the employer named in the permit.

Family

Family may apply for a D visa for family reunification.

Checked 2026-10-11

Official sources

1. Work authorisations and B work permits: salary thresholds for employers (2026 and 2027) · Public Service of Wallonia – Employment and Vocational Training (emploi.wallonie.be) · checked 2026-10-10
2. Single permit: minimum remuneration (Brussels-Capital Region) · Brussels Economy and Employment · checked 2026-10-10
3. Employee (single permit) · FPS Foreign Affairs (Belgian Office Taipei) · checked 2026-10-10
4. Long stay visa (D-visa) · FPS Foreign Affairs (Consulate General Montreal) · checked 2026-10-10
5. Employing a foreigner in Flanders: categories · Government of Flanders · checked 2026-10-10
6. Law of 15 December 1980 on access, residence, settlement and removal of foreigners, Articles 10, 10bis and 40ter · Moniteur belge (Justel) · checked 2026-10-11
7. Code of Belgian nationality (Art. 12bis: acquisition by declaration after 5 years of legal residence) · Belgian Official Gazette (Moniteur belge / Federal Public Service Justice) · checked 2026-10-11