Author: Belgium Handbook Editorial Team

The 2026 salary thresholds for highly skilled workers in Brussels are 50,350 euros annually, with managerial staff set at 83,950 euros.

The Working in Belgium portal requires mandatory digital filing for work permits starting in 2026, replacing all paper applications.

The Belgian Single Permit application process allows non-EU citizens to live and work legally in the country through a centralized digital portal.

Freelancing in Belgium requires managing social security contributions, legal structures, business bank accounts, and local tax office requirements.

Belgian internships and part-time jobs for expats involve strict legal frameworks, the 600-hour student limit, and mandatory compensation rules.

Professional French and Dutch language courses provide expats in Belgium with the tools necessary to secure corporate careers.

Belgian scholarships and financial aid programs give international students funding opportunities like grants, stipends, and university hardship funds.

Belgian university admissions requirements, diploma equivalence, student visa applications, blocked accounts, and local commune registration procedures.

Belgian employment rights cover contract types, notice periods, trial rules, working hours, and paid leave regulations for workers.

Belgian CV formats, language requirements, and interview expectations help foreign job seekers successfully navigate the local employment market.