Single permit application
Person occupying a position with a labour shortage
(Art. 14, §2, 1°AGRBC 16/05/24)
If the duration of the employment in Belgium exceeds 90 days (in case of successive jobs without any interruption, the previous periods are taken into account to calculate the 90 days):
- Prepare the necessary annexes
- Fill in an application for a single permit via the digital counter "Working in Belgium".
If you have any questions about this application, please consult the FAQ.
What is the procedure?
The procedure takes 120 days at most from the moment Brussels Economy and Employment has the complete file until the single permit is delivered / the rejection is notified.
Regulation
- Brussels-Capital Region Decree of 16 May 2024 implementing the Ordinance of 1 February 2024 on economic migration
- Ordinance of February 1, 2024 on economic migration in the "Work permits" regulation
- Cooperation agreement dated 2 February 2018 on the coordination of the policies with regard to granting employment authorisations and residence permits, as well as the norms pertaining to the employment and residence of foreign workers (.pdf)
- Cooperation agreement dated 6 December 2018 implementing the cooperation agreement of 2 February 2018
- Law dated 15 December 1980 on access to the territory, residence, establishment and removal of foreigners More
This section is currently being updated, to take account of the new regulations that came into force on 1 October 2024.
If you need any explanations, please contact us by e-mail at travail.eco@sprb.brussels. The section will be up in a few days.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.