Business Visa

Do I need a business travel visa to work in Belgium?

Non-European citizens can apply for a work permit or single permit if they’re working as employees, while self-employed people could apply for a professional card. 

If you’re a third-country national with a work permit or single permit, you’ll need to get permission to stay in Belgium for more than 90 days. There are a couple of ways you can do this:

• If you’re currently living abroad, you can apply for a D visa (which is also known as a national long-stay visa).
• If you’re applying from inside Belgium, you can apply for a residence permit.

Generally, any third-country nationals that want to work in Belgium for more than 90 days, will need to apply for a work permit through their employer. Applying for a work permit is equivalent to a residence permit (single permit). Once approved, you can stay in Belgium to work for more than 90 days.

You can find out more about the different types of work you can do in Belgium, here.