Belgium Work Permit from Dubai & UAE
Belgium sits at the heart of Europe — home to the European Union headquarters, NATO, and a thriving international business community. With consistently high salaries, strong demand in IT and engineering, and an active Si…
Working in Belgium from the UAE
Belgium sits at the heart of Europe — home to the European Union headquarters, NATO, and a thriving international business community. With consistently high salaries, strong demand in IT and engineering, and an active Single Permit system, Belgium is an excellent destination for highly skilled professionals from the UAE.
Belgium's Single Permit and its position as Europe's administrative capital make it a premium destination for highly skilled professionals seeking EU employment.
Free Eligibility Check
Get a written assessment of your Belgium work permit eligibility — free, within 24 hours, no obligation.
Belgium Work Permit Requirements
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Employment offer meeting minimum salary thresholds
- Recognized qualifications
- Criminal record (apostilled)
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
Required Documents
- Single Permit (Enkel Permit) application
- Employment contract with salary proof
- Degree certificates (certified translation)
- Criminal record certificate
- Medical certificate
- Passport photographs
- Employer's vacancy and labour market test documents
Brichwood's Belgium Work Permit Process
Six steps from your first call in Dubai to your first day at work in Belgium.
Eligibility Review
Free, confidential assessment of your profile, qualifications, and target role in Belgium.
Employer Match
We verify your existing job offer or connect you with registered employers in Belgium.
Document Preparation
Translations, apostilles, certifications — all managed and checked by our expert team.
Application & Embassy
Work permit filing plus national visa application at the Belgium Embassy. We handle both.
Salary Expectations in Belgium
Average monthly gross salaries for the most common roles filled by third-country nationals.
Top Industries Hiring in Belgium
Belgium Work Permit — Common Questions
Answers to what our UAE, India & Pakistan clients ask most about Belgium work permits.
The Single Permit (Enkel Permit / Permis Unique) combines work authorization and residence permit into one document.
For highly qualified workers, typically €45,000–€75,000/year gross depending on the region. Brichwood confirms current figures.
Flanders uses Dutch, Brussels is bilingual, Wallonia uses French. Many multinationals operate in English in Brussels.
Single Permit processing: 8–12 weeks. Add embassy appointment time for the national visa.
A Belgian residence permit allows Schengen travel. Long-term work in another EU country requires a separate work permit.
Ready to Apply for Your Belgium Work Permit?
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