Working in Belgium

Your company seeks to hire for a shortage position?

We help you identify the right procedure, prepare the file, and obtain the work permit for your future employee.

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You need to fill a position, but the market doesn’t offer local candidates?

Many sectors lack skilled labor in Belgium. Officially recognized shortage occupations allow companies to recruit abroad with a simplified procedure.

However, procedures remain demanding:

  • Different lists by Region (Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia)
  • Various permits and conditions depending on the candidate’s profile
  • Documentation and legal requirements to meet strictly

Our role: to simplify your recruitment and ensure legal compliance.

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How can the shortage occupation facilitate your recruitment?

The shortage occupation provides two major advantages:

  • No labor market test: You don’t need to prove that no Belgian or European candidate is available.
  • Simplified processing: Often faster times and more flexible conditions than the EU Blue Card.

The list of shortage occupations is updated regularly and varies by region:

  • Brussels: IT, healthcare, construction, transport, hospitality…
  • Flanders: Technical professions, engineers, medical staff…
  • Wallonia: Industry, technical trades, healthcare…
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We support you at every step

Our goal: to make your recruitment an administrative and legal success.

1

Verification of position eligibility

We check if your position is on the shortage occupation list of your Region.

2

Analysis of the candidate’s profile

We verify the candidate’s qualifications and experience match the conditions for the position.

3

Complete file preparation

We prepare all necessary documents for the single permit application.

4

Submission and follow-up

We submit the application and handle all exchanges with authorities until obtention.

5

Suivi jusqu’à obtention du permis

Nous assurons les échanges avec l’administration régionale et l’Office des étrangers, et intervenons en cas de retard ou de complication.

Our clients

For over 25 years, we have helped companies fill their shortage positions with qualified international talent.

  • KM
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Thank you to Maître Halabi and her collaborators (Maître Palsterman) for your services. We greatly appreciated your advice, support, and the time you invested in preparing the file - we succeeded. I strongly advise that this is the best law firm you could find in Belgium.

  • KE
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I recently engaged the services of Halabi & Associés for legal assistance and I am thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and expertise. Emmanuelle & Anne-Sophie were knowledgeable and resourceful. I highly recommend Halabi & Associés for anyone in need of quality legal services.

  • AA
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Five stars! Halabi & Associates was fantastic. The team led by Ms Emmanuelle Halabi and Ms Aurelie Lombaert were incredibly supportive throughout my entire case. They explained everything clearly and offered great advice. Highly recommend!

  • SL
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I want to express my gratitude to Avocat Halabi and Anne-Sophie for their exceptional expertise and recommendations. Their professionalism and support have been outstanding. I highly recommend them for their excellent service.

  • KD
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I am a US citizen in a highly specialized field. I did my due diligence in searching for a law firm and found Avocats Halabi. From the very first communication I knew I had made the right choice. Three months after we started the process, I have been approved for my Belgium work/resident Visa! I sing their praises from Antwerp rooftops!

  • SB
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I don't regret at all choosing you to advise and represent me for my single permit application. Bravo to your entire team for the professionalism you demonstrated throughout the procedure, with special mention to Maître PALSTERMAN for her meticulous follow-up and valuable advice that resulted in my obtaining the single permit in record time, followed by the favorable opinion from the Immigration Office for my status change. I highly recommend this establishment.

  • AE
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I thank Maître Aurélie Lombaert for her quality work as well as the entire team at Cabinet Avocats Halabi & Associés. I appreciate your professionalism, clear communication, flexibility, and good responsiveness. I highly recommend this firm.

  • BM
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I highly recommend this law firm! Their efficiency is simply remarkable. Every contact I had with them was most pleasant and professional. Moreover, the quality of the conclusions they submit to the Immigration Office is exceptional. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, I was able to navigate through complex legal processes with confidence.

  • SH
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Simply The Best. I have got refusal of Single Permit TWICE, Later I came to know about Avocat Halabi. They helped me throughout the procedure of obtaining one. My only regret is 'I wish I would have known them before'. Best Quality services.

We know the regional lists and procedures in detail, allowing us to maximize your chances of success.