BELGIUM / EUROPEAN UNION BLUE CARD
The European Blue Card in Belgium is a residence and work authorization for highly qualified non-EU nationals who have a qualifying employment relationship with a Belgian employer and meet the applicable education, professional and salary requirements.
Salary threshold
The salary threshold is updated regularly and differs by competent Region. Before filing, the applicable threshold should be checked for Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia or the German-speaking Community, depending on the place of employment.
Employment relationship
The employment relationship must meet the minimum duration required under the rules applicable at the time of the application. In Brussels, the supporting documents currently refer to a work relationship of at least six months for Blue Card applications.
Mobility
Holders of an EU Blue Card issued by another Member State may, under specific conditions, apply for long-term mobility in Belgium. The Belgian application must still satisfy the applicable regional and federal requirements.
The Belgian European Blue Card is a useful route for highly qualified employment, but it requires careful verification of the competent Region, salary threshold, contract duration, qualifications and supporting documents before submission.