Work permit application
Performing artist making more than 36,789 euros in 2022 and 39,353 euros in 2023 - maximum 90 days in Belgium
(art. 9,15 royal decree 09 June 1999)
If the duration of the employment in Belgium is maximum 90 days (in case of successive jobs without any interruption, the previous periods are taken into account to calculate the 90 days), you need to submit the following documents:
- Form
If the employer is established in Belgium: Authorisation application to employ a foreign worker during maximum 90 days (in French (.pdf) orin Dutch (.pdf))
If the employer is established abroad: Authorisation application to employ a foreign worker during maximum 90 days (in French (.pdf) or in Dutch (.pdf)) - Employment contract for a performing artist (in French (.pdf) or in Dutch (.pdf))
- Medical certificate for a foreign worker, in accordance with article 14 of the royal decree dated 9 June 1999 (in French (.pdf) or in Dutch (.pdf))
- Other required documents (.pdf)
For an application in 2022: remuneration of > 36,786 euros (seconded: 3.065,5 € x 12 ; NSSO in Belgium : 2.642,67 € x 13,92).
For an application in 2023: remuneration of 39,353 euros (seconded: 3.279,40 € x 12 ; NSSO in Belgium : 2.827.07 € x 13,92).
If that is not the case, see this page.
Renewal
Please note, if the renewal of an authorisation entails total employment of more than 90 days, you must apply for a permit via the single procedure - and not a work permit.
What is the procedure?
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