Do you require a combined permit in Belgium for your employee?

Arbeidskaart.be is your partner in navigating the combined permit maze. Reduce the cost of hiring international talent and enhance the success of your hiring.

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Combined Permits & More

Combined Permits & EU Blue cards

We support in getting combined permits and EU Blue cards.

Combinet Permit

Single Permits &

VISA D

We support in getting single permits and VISA D for your employee.

Combinet Permit

Renewal &

Limosa Support

Once an existing work permit or the EU Blue card requires renewal, we will initiate this process. For foreign employers, we assist with the Limosa declarations.

Combinet Permit

Relocation Support

We search for the first accommodation for your employee and support in practical things after arrival in Belgium (opening bank account, etc.)

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  • Best pricing in Belgium

    We have the best pricing in Belgium. Also we provide discounts for returning clients and clients who has multiple dossiers during the year. Enterprise clients can also request volume-based discounts to achieve more savings and efficiency. Request our offer today.

  • Collaboration via IT tool

    We have a web tool adapted for collaboration with our clients. You can use it from any device, a mobile app for iOS and Android is also available. Collaborate with us even on the go.

  • Focus on long-term cooperation

    It takes 5-6 years for non-EU employees to obtain permanent residence in Belgium and become exempted from work permit formalities, so we strive to support your company and employees during this journey.

  • Recognized Service Provider

    Our company is a recognized service provider by the Belgian Social Security Office for work permit formalities. We will obtain the national number for your employee and submit a work permit application via the government platforms.

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Send us your request

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We provide an offer and next steps

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Upload the documents via our IT Tool

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We validate the documents and send dossier to the authorities

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Your employee receives a combined permit and VISA D and arrives in Belgium

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Useful Information

What is a Combined Permit?


A combined permit is an official document that grants a non-EU/EEA national the right to stay and work in Belgium for more than 90 days. It's a crucial step in bringing exceptional talent from around the world into your organization.


Who Needs a Combined Permit?


In general, non-EU/EEA citizens require a combined permit to work in Belgium. However, there are exceptions for certain categories, such as: family members of EU/EEA nationals, students enrolled in higher education institutions in Belgium and holders of permanent residence cards. Chat to the virtual assistant on our website to see if your situation requires a single permit.


How to Apply for a Combined Permit?


The application process for a combined permit in Belgium can be challenging, starting from the definition of the applicable combined permit category.

Here's a general overview of the required steps:


  1. Define the applicable single permit category
  2. Collect & prepare the required documents depending on the category defined in step 1
  3. Pay the statuary fee of the Immigration Office of Belgium (every year it tend to be changed)
  4. Obtain a national number for your employee via the government platform
  5. Submit a single permit application via the government platform


What Are the Rules and Regulations?


The Belgian government has established strict rules and regulations governing combined permits to ensure fair competition for the Belgian labor market. Here are some key considerations:


  • Skills and Qualifications: The skills and qualifications of the foreign national must be relevant to the position and match the demands of the Belgian labor market.


  • Salary Requirements: The salary offered must meet the minimum wage standards and be in line with the remuneration for comparable positions in Belgium.


  • Length of Stay: The duration of the combined permit depends on the specific circumstances of the employment.


  • Priority for EU Nationals: The primary focus is to employ Belgian and EU/EEA nationals, and therefore single permits of general category are granted only if there are no suitable local candidates available.


Who can submit an application?


Only employers and their mandate holders (lawfully residing in Belgium) can initiate and submit an application form for a combined permit in Belgium. Foreign workers only provide required documents to an employer.


What documents will Belgian authorities issue once  a combined permit is approved?


The competent regional authorities issue an approval letter with an employment authorisation, the Immigration Office issues Annex 46 or Annex 49. Those documents are required for obtaining of VISA D and residence permit (residence card).


Categories of combined permits


Navigating the labyrinth of Belgian combined permits can be a daunting task.

Please note that requirements and the full list of categories depend on the region of employment (Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia).

 

Here's an overview of the main categories of combined permits for:


  • Highly skilled employee; 
  • Managerial employee;
  • Shortage occupations;
  • Specialized technician; 
  • Professional athlete; 
  • An artist; 
  • Au Pair;
  • Postdoctoral researcher; 
  • Compulsory work placement for post-graduate qualification;
  • Traineeship at a government or international institution;
  • Vocational training as part of a sales contract,
  • Minister of a recognized religious denomination; 
  • European Blue Card;
  • A trainee within a multinational group; 
  • Intra-corporate transferee;
  • Journalist; 
  • Employment under an international agreement;
  • Seasonal worker;
  • General category.


 



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