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Artist

In the case of an artist, the type of authorisation that needs to be requested depends on the type of stay in Belgium and its duration.

A) The artist has an international reputation and performs in several countries.

(Art. 18, § 1, 1° DGBCR, 16 May 2024)

If the stay in Belgium is for a maximum of 21 days per quarter:

You do not need to ask Brussels Economy and Employment for an authorisation to work (automatic Limosa exemption).

 

This exemption applies to artists and the professionals they need for their shows.

B) The artist is a performer. They do not have an international reputation or are staying in Belgium for more than 21 days.

(Art. 20, § 1, 8° DGBCR, 16 May 2024)

Minimum remuneration

This applies if the employee's gross monthly salary exceeds a certain amount.

The performing artist will be working in Belgium for more than 90 days.

If the person is living in Belgium:

Apply for a single permit

The authorisation to work is granted for the duration of the employment contract, with a maximum duration of one year. Renewals are possible after that period.

If the person is not living in Belgium (cross-border commuter):

Apply for a long-term authorisation to work

The authorisation to work is granted for the duration of the employment contract, with a maximum duration of one year. Renewals are possible after that period.
 

The performing artist will work in Belgium for 90 days at most.

(Living in Belgium, cross-border commuter)

Apply for a short-term authorisation to work

In case of successive jobs without any interruption, the previous periods are taken into account to calculate the 90 days. If the 90 days are exceeded, see procedure single permit.

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