Short-term or partial assignments performed in Belgium by non-Belgian employers, independent contractors, or workers must be disclosed in advance.
This "Limosa" statement is necessary for:
To be eligible, you must;
You are required to submit the following documents.
Before the embassy grants a visa D, the professional card must be approved by the appropriate authorities in Belgium. This application is made through the Embassy or Consulate-General.
Visa Processing Time
The visa may take more than a month to process. So, you should be patient and apply accordingly.
How to Apply
Applicants are welcome to verify if an in-person appointment is available using our online appointment system.
To avoid having your documents returned, please send your application to the consular office with jurisdiction over the state where you presently reside. Professional card applications are filed together with the visa application and are then forwarded to the concerned regional government for decision.
Duration
The independent professional card is valid for one year.
Fees
This visa costs 100+ EUR. You also have to pay extra for the dependents, which can cost 234 USD per applicant.
The visa can be renewed before it expires. Moreover, it can also lead to permanent residence eventually.
Business
You may conduct business in Belgium.
Dependents
Include your family with yourself.
Work
The visa is also allotted to employees.