Rank #25
Belgium
Western Europe • UTC+2 • Europe/BrusselsMonthly Cost
$1,848
-16% vs USA
Internet
206 Mbps
Mobile Avg
Monthly Cost
$1,848
-16% vs USA
Internet
206 Mbps
Mobile Avg
EU Blue Card
For highly skilled workers from non-EU countries who wish to work in Belgium. Requires a job offer with a minimum salary threshold.
Min. Income
€55,431/year
Per Applicant
Processing
2–3 Months
Average Time
Validity
1 Year
Initial / Renewable
Citizenship
5 Years
Years to Apply
Eligibility & Required Docs
Eligibility Requirements
Job offer with minimum salary- Higher education degree
- Health insurance
- Clean criminal record
Required Documents
- Valid passport
- Employment contract
- Proof of qualifications
- Health insurance certificate
Residency Rules
Taxation
Residents are taxed on worldwide income with progressive rates. Non-residents are taxed only on Belgian-source income.
Physical Presence
Must reside in Belgium for at least 183 days per year to maintain residency status.
Advantages
- Access to the EU labor market
- Pathway to permanent residency
- High standard of living
Disadvantages
- High cost of living
- Complex bureaucracy
- Language barriers
Compare with
NetherlandsHighly Skilled Migrant Visa
GermanyEU Blue Card
FranceTalent Passport