EU Blue Card
Belgium
Last updated: December 20, 2025
1-4 years
$147
30-90 days
High
About this Visa
The EU Blue Card is a work visa for highly skilled workers from outside Europe. You can live and work in Belgium with this visa, and after one year, you can more easily move to other European countries. You need a university degree and a job offer paying at least €56,000-€67,000 per year. This visa attracts smart professionals who want long-term careers in Europe. The key advantage: After one year, you can change jobs without getting approval. After two years, you can move to another EU country and keep working. After five years, you can become a Belgian citizen.
Key Benefits
- Change jobs after 12 months without new visa
- Bring spouse and children
- Move to another EU country after 1 year
- Travel freely across Schengen zone (90 days per visit)
- Get permanent residency after 2-3 years
- Become Belgian citizen after 5 years
- Keep working if job lost (3-6 months to find new work)
- Healthcare coverage like Belgian workers
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years professional work experience
- Job offer in Belgium
- Salary meeting region minimum
- No criminal record
- Valid health insurance
- NOT from EU, EEA, or Switzerland
- NOT asylum seeker, refugee, or researcher
- Technology workers with 3+ years experience may not need degree
Financial Requirement
Salary must meet region minimum: Flanders €63,586/year (€4,749/month), Brussels €56,976/year (€4,748/month), Wallonia €66,738/year (€5,562/month). Younger or newly-trained workers may qualify with lower pay. Part-time work counts if hourly rate is high enough.
Documents
- Valid passportCurrent passport
- Job offer or contractMinimum 6 months employment
- University degree or diplomaBachelor's degree or equivalent
- Health insurance proofValid coverage
- Police clearance certificateNo criminal record
- Application fee receiptProof of €126 payment
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.