Forthcoming Changes To Immigration Policy For Foreign Workers In Brussels Region

Effective October 1, 2024, the Brussels Region will make substantial changes to its immigration policy applicable to foreign workers. Key changes will include:

• Stricter interpretation of minimum salary level for highly skilled roles;
• Employers will no longer need to provide an annual compliance notification to authorities for work authorizations of more than 12 months;
• New work permit and labor market testing exemptions, as well as relaxed change of employer rules;
• Relaxed requirements for EU Blue Card holders, including shorter required contract durations, relaxed change of employer rules, and new professional experience eligibility pathways for information technology applicants; and