Performing artist
In case of an artist with an international reputation who performs in several countries, there is no need to apply for an authorisation if the stay in Belgium is limited to 90 days. In the other cases, the type of authorisation for a performing artist depends on their remuneration and the duration of the employment in Belgium.
(art. 2,17 and 9,15 Royal Decree 09/06/1999)
The performing artist will make at least 39,353 euros (application filed in 2023) or 41,969 euros (application filed in 2024). They will work in Belgium for more than 90 days.
(art. 9.15)
Apply for a single permitThe performing artist will make at least 39,353 euros (application filed in 2023) or 41,969 euros (application filed in 2024). They will work in Belgium for more than 90 days.
(art. 9.15)
Apply for a work permitThe performing artist has an international reputation. The internationally famous performing artist and their attendants, of whom the presence is required for the performance, will work in Belgium for maximum 90 days.
You do not need to ask Brussels Economy and Employment for employment authorisation in order to work in Belgium. (automatic exemption by virtue of article 2, 17° of the royal decree dated 9 June 1999).
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Regulation
- Law dated 30 April 1999 on the employment of foreign workers
- Royal decree dated 9 June 1999 implementing the law dated 30 April 1999 with regard to employing foreign workers
- Royal decree dated 5 July 2018
- Decree of the Brussels-Capital Government dated 16 May 2019 amending the Royal Decree of 9 June 1999 implementing the Law of 30 April 1999 on the employment of foreign workers with regard to admission to work for activities carried out within the framework of a transfer within a company, a seasonal
- Decree of the Brussels-Capital Government dated 25 June 2020 amending the Royal decree dated 9 June 1999 implementing the Law of 30 April 1999 with regard to employing foreign workers More