Are there minimum salary requirements for obtaining a work permit?
In order to obtain a work permit an employee will need to earn the following minimum wage:In order to obtain a work permit an employee will need to earn the following minimum wage: • An employee with a “leading function” must earn a gross annual salary in excess of 57,162 EUR (with effect from January 1 2008); • A “highly qualified” employee (for a maximum duration of four years employment) must earn more than 34,162 EUR (with effect from January 1 2008). Note that these amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. What permits are necessary for a foreign individual who is self-employed? A foreign individual who is self-employed must obtain a professional card (European Economic Area citizens excepted). A number of exceptions are provided. An application for a professional card can be filed with the Belgian Consulate or Embassy in the jurisdiction of the individual’s last residence, preferably at least six months before the activity stated on the professional card application begins. W
