BELGIUM / BELGIEN
Mandatory online submission of certain permit applications is imminent
Starting May 1, 2026, applications for short-term work permits and commuter permits must be submitted via the digital administrative platform. Other methods of submitting such applications will no longer be permitted. Currently, such applications are submitted via email to the relevant authorities. In the Walloon Region (e.g., Charleroi, Liège, Waterloo, Mons, etc.), a transition period will remain in effect until August 31, 2026, during which applicants may continue to submit their applications via email.
The situation regarding a transition period in the other two regions is currently unknown.
This change is intended to enable better tracking and faster identification of eligibility issues while reducing the risk of lost emails or unclear submission dates. Employers or their authorized representatives need valid digital access credentials and should allow sufficient time to set up the
