Work visas for tech jobs in Belgium
The main route for skilled tech workers from outside the country, in plain English. Amounts are gross (before tax) and come from the official source linked under each one.
EU Blue Card
Minimum salary
Set by region. Brussels: €4,748 a month base pay (2026). Wallonia: €68,815 a year (€55,052 with under 3 years’ experience). Flanders: €63,586 in 2025; the 2026 figure isn’t confirmed.
What you need
- A contract of at least 6 months
- A degree of at least 3 years
- The employer applies in the region where the job is
Without a degree
- IT managers and specialists: 3 years of experience in the last 7
Source: Brussels Economy and Employment: minimum pay(opens in new tab). Checked 9 October 2026.
Settling in Belgium
- Belgium is in the European Union, so the EU Blue Card is one of the work-permit routes.
- Permanent residency: usually after about 5 years of living there.
- Citizenship: usually possible after about 5 years.
Tech jobs in Belgium
2 tech jobs in Belgium with visa sponsorship evidence. Each job shows whether its salary meets the minimums above.
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Other countries
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: confirm on the official page and talk to an immigration lawyer before you decide.