Belgium Work Permit for Truck Drivers

Code Your Way to Belgium

Belgium’s tech scene is growing fast, with international companies, startups and EU institutions in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp and Leuven all looking for developers. Many tech teams work in English, so you can often start without speaking French or Dutch. Software developers and IT specialists from outside the EU can work there through the highly qualified worker route of the single permit, a work and residence permit in one. Your Belgian employer applies for it, so your first goal is a job offer.

What You Need

You usually need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT or a related field. In Wallonia, IT managers and specialists can also qualify with relevant experience instead of a degree. Since 2026, the job itself must also be truly highly qualified, and your salary must meet the minimum set by the region, which is 20 percent lower if you are under 30. Ask your employer to check the current salary amount on the official regional website.

How to Apply, Step by Step

First, search for tech jobs on EURES, VDAB and LinkedIn, using terms like “Software Developer Brussels”, “Java Developer Belgium visa sponsorship” or “Full Stack Developer Ghent”. Next, when you get an offer, your employer applies for your single permit to the region where the job is located. Then apply for a long-stay visa (visa D) at the Belgian embassy in your country. Finally, register at your local town hall within eight working days of arriving. Emig can also help you improve your CV and prepare stronger applications.

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