"Work authorisation" reform

21 June 2024

From 1 October 2024, the regulations governing work permits and professional cards will change for non-European nationals in the Brussels Capital Region.

The changes mainly concern work permits for salaried workers

These regulations relate to non-European nationals working for an employer located in the Brussels Capital Region or self-employed in the Brussels Capital Region.

Find out what is changing

Information sessions will take place in September to provide details about what will change. Invitations to these sessions will be available in August.

Consult the regulations that come into force on October 1:

Brussels-Capital Region Ordinance of February 1, 2024 on economic migration in the "Work permits" regulation
Decree of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region implementing the Ordinance of 1 February 2024 on economic migration