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BELGIUM: Modified Notification Requirements for Posting Workers
September 28, 2017
Effective 1st October 2017, companies posting workers to Belgium must use the LIMOSA declaration – the existing system of notifying the Belgian labour authorities of postings – to notify the Belgian authorities of the nature of the services being carried out, and to appoint their liaison officer. What exactly is required? A Royal Decree of 14th September […]
Read MoreBELGIUM: 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 MoreQ2 2025 Global Immigration Review.
June 26, 2025
Throughout Q2 2025, global mobility continued to be shaped by political recalibration, digital transformation, and labor market pressures.
Read MoreNAMIBIA – New online visa application and revamped entry procedures.
June 11, 2025
Namibia has launched a new online visa application system and introduced a redesigned visa-on-arrival form.
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