Changes To Immigration Policy For Foreign National Workers In Walloon Region

At a Glance

Effective September 1, 2024, the Walloon Region implemented substantially relaxed rules regarding work permits, with key changes including:

• New work permit exemptions;
• Greater flexibility for low- or medium-skilled foreign workers;
• Relaxed requirements for EU Blue Card applications, including shorter required contract durations, relaxed change of employer rules, and new professional experience eligibility pathways for information technology applicants; and
• New professional experience eligibility pathways for EU Intracompany Transferee permit holders and Highly Skilled Single Permit holders.

The situation

Effective September 1, 2024, the Walloon Region implemented substantially relaxed rules regarding work permits.