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BELGIUM: Residence Administration Fee Increased, Extended to Renewals
March 3, 2017
Effective 1st March 2017, the Belgian federal government has increased the mandatory administrative fee for first-time residence permit and long-term D visa applications. In addition, a new law allows municipalities to charge an administrative fee also for renewal, extension or replacement residence permit applications. The fee for work permit holders has increased to 350 EUR […]
Read MoreBELGIUM: Integration Law Takes Effect
February 10, 2017
From 26th January 2017, a new law requires certain residence permit applicants to submit a signed “newcomers statement” in support of their application and to provide evidence of their integration efforts in order to maintain or renew their residency status. Who is Affected? The new rules apply to third country (non-EU/EEA) foreign national workers, as […]
Read MoreBELGIUM: 2017 Minimum Salary Increases for Work Permits
January 11, 2017
The Belgian government has announced a slight increase in the minimum salary requirements for Type B work permits and Blue Cards from 1st January 2017. The Belgian government annually increases its minimum salary requirements for foreign nationals in line with…
Read MoreBELGIUM: Integration Statement Now Required for Non-EU Nationals
April 8, 2016
All Non-EU nationals residing in Belgium for longer than 3 months will now be subject to submitting a signed statement, in which they will promise to integrate into Belgium society and respect all laws and values. The rule is expected…
Read MoreBELGIUM: Information Following Brussels Terror Attack
March 31, 2016
Following the terror attacks in Brussels last week, it is important that travellers in Belgium, or those planning on travelling there in the near future, ensure the correct documentation is with them at all times when travelling. This will include a passport…
Read MoreBelgium, Portugal implement EU Blue Card
October 9, 2012
Background The EU Blue Card Directive (Council Directive 2009/50/EC) was launched in May 2009. The aim is to attract highly skilled migrants to the EU via a streamlined and uniform system. All member states are bound by the Directive, apart…
Read MoreBELGIUM INCREASES MINIMUM SALARY LEVELS FOR TYPE B WORK PERMITS
December 8, 2011
Effective from 1 January 2012, Belgium has raised the minimum salary levels for Type "B" work permits for highly skilled or senior managerial non-EEA workers. The minimum annual base salary for highly skilled foreign nationals will be increased from €36,604…
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of Upcoming Entry-Exit System (EES)
October 21, 2024
Changes to travelling in Europe are due to take place in 2024 and 2025 with the introduction of the Entry-Exit System (EES)
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of upcoming European Travel and Immigration Authorisation System (ETIAS)
September 9, 2024
ETIAS is a pre-travel authorisation to enter one of the ETIAS countries for a short stay. It is understood that implementation should be in the first half of 2025.
Read MoreCHINA – New visa-waiver scheme
May 8, 2024
China is granting a visa-waiver to citizens of 12 countries, allowing them to visit China for periods up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visit, and transit purposes.
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