Key Points
- Belgium’s Walloon Region introduced relaxed work permit rules effective 1 September 2024
Overview
The government of Belgium’s Walloon Region introduced relaxed work permit rules effective 1 September 2024. Key changes include:
- New work permit exemptions
- Increased flexibility for low- and medium-skilled foreign workers
- Easier EU Blue Card applications with shorter contract durations, relaxed employer change rules, and new experience-based eligibility for IT professionals
- New professional experience pathways for EU Intracompany Transferee and Highly Skilled Single Permit holders.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Wallonia’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.
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