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Working in Belgium

EU Blue Card / Single Permit

6/10

Feasibility

Min salary (annual)

EUR 55,181

Language

None for the permit; varies by region for residence

Path to PR

5 years (EU long-term residence)

Detailed guide

Verified: 30 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in Belgium

Visa route: EU Blue Card / Single Permit
Minimum salary threshold: 55,181 EUR/year (verified 2026-05-30, source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-belgium_en)
Language: None for the permit; varies by region for residence
Permanent residence: 5 years (EU long-term residence)
Official portal: https://www.belgium.be

Notes: EU Blue Card EUR 55,181/yr (Flanders, 2023); EUR 60,998/yr in other regions. Regional thresholds, revised annually.

Note

EU Blue Card EUR 55,181/yr (Flanders, 2023); EUR 60,998/yr in other regions. Regional thresholds, revised annually.

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