Residency

Belgium — Residency: Required Documents

A Belgian D visa application for work needs the regional permit or professional card plus the mission checklist documents.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceBelgian diplomatic missions — D visa checklistsLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Employees need the approved single permit from the regional authority; the self-employed need the approved professional card.
  • Each mission publishes a checklist of documents and a handling fee, which varies by mission.
  • Applications can be filed at the same time as the professional card application or after approval.
  • The Immigration Office dofi.ibz.be publishes the official text.

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