Professional Card + Type-D Long-Stay Visa
Belgium
Last updated: December 20, 2025
2 years (renewable)
€90
4-6 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you start and run your own business in Belgium as a self-employed director or professional. You get a professional card plus a type-D long-stay visa. It's designed for people from outside the EU who want to live and work in Belgium as business owners. With this visa, you can work without restrictions, bring your family, and eventually become a permanent resident. Belgium is an excellent EU entry point for entrepreneurs seeking access to European markets.
Key Benefits
- Work for yourself without restrictions
- Bring your spouse and children to live with you
- Your spouse can work in Belgium
- Travel freely across all Schengen countries (Europe)
- Get healthcare coverage through Belgium's system
- After 5 years, apply for permanent residence
- After 10 years total, become a Belgian citizen
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have finished high school or equivalent education
- Cannot have serious criminal convictions
- Your business must serve a real market need
- Your business plan must show it will make money
- Need enough money to support yourself (about $27,500/year)
- Must have initial capital of $23,900+ (Flanders region)
- Your business must create jobs or economic benefit for Belgium
Financial Requirement
You need about $27,500 per year in income or savings to qualify. You must also have $23,900 minimum capital to start your business (in Flanders region).
Documents
- Valid passportExpires more than 3 months after your planned departure
- Professional card application formOfficial form
- Business planMax 20 pages - include market research and financial projections
- Proof of fundsBank statements from last 3-6 months
- Certificate of good characterNo criminal record
- Medical certificateFrom approved doctor
- Proof of accommodationWhere you'll live in Belgium
- Director/owner documentsProving you're the business director or owner
- Health insuranceShowing €30,000+ coverage
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.