Last updated 2026-05-18
Work visa to Belgium for Indian citizens
Employment visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, work
, long stay
, other
Visa overview
Issued for foreign nationals intended to stay in Belgium for gainful activity. This visa permits entry into the country for the purpose of obtaining a residence permit.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
€180 (~$210)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Visa for single permit
Eligible individuals
Specialist, professional, employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Visa for the professional card
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Seasonal worker visa
Eligible individuals
Specialist, professional, worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Intra-corporate transferee visa
Eligible individuals
Specialist, professional, manager, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Trainee visa
Eligible individuals
Post-graduate student, student, intern, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Research visa
Eligible individuals
Specialist, scientist
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Au Pair visa
Eligible individuals
Au-pair program participant, nanny
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)
Volunteering visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€180 (~$210)