Working in Belgium

Are you recruiting a highly qualified profile for your company?

We help you obtain their work permit quickly and without administrative blockage.

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An excellent profile, but a complex procedure to manage?

Recruiting a non-European worker can meet a real strategic need, but as an employer, you often face:

  • An opaque procedure that differs by Region.
  • Legal obligations you don’t fully understand.
  • Administrative delays difficult to anticipate.
  • Risks of rejection if the file is incomplete.
  • A feeling of loneliness in an unclear system.
  • Lack of time or knowledge to handle administrative procedures.

You found the right candidate. Our role is to help you bring them legally and efficiently, without slowing down your business.

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Different types of permits

The single permit

A document that combines residence authorization and work authorization.

Essential for long-term contracts, valid for a specific employer and position.

Work permit B

Requested by the employer, it concerns certain specific categories such as:

  • shortage occupations,
  • researchers, highly qualified profiles.

It’s the starting point for subsequently obtaining a single permit.

Permit A (unlimited)

Issued after several years of work under permit B (generally 4 years over 10 years of regular residence), this permit gives you full access to the Belgian job market.

The EU Blue Card

Accessible to higher education graduates with:

  • A contract of min. 1 year
  • A gross annual salary ≥ €61,190 (as of 01/01/2025)
  • A recognized diploma

The employer submits a provisional authorization request. You, as the worker, then apply for the blue card with the Immigration Office.

We support you at every step

Our goal: to help you identify the right procedure from the start to avoid any unnecessary refusal or delay.

1

Analysis of your situation and recruited profile

We verify the position criteria, the candidate (nationality, diploma, experience), and legal requirements applicable in your region.

2

Choosing the appropriate permit

We determine if your recruitment falls under:

  • the single permit,
  • the EU blue card,
  • or a specific permit related to a shortage occupation.

3

Supporting the company with its obligations

We prepare all documents required from your side:

  • work authorization,
  • evidence,
  • contract,
  • etc.

4

Building your complete file

We ensure the completeness and compliance of the file to be submitted to avoid any administrative delay.

5

Follow-up with authorities

We handle exchanges with the region and the Immigration Office until permit obtention.

In case of complications, we intervene immediately.

Our clients

For over 25 years, we have supported companies in their international recruitment.

  • 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!

  • AA
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I highly recommend this law firm with the best lawyers - you won't regret it. It's truly professional work, they are absolutely wonderful. Don't hesitate to contact Maître Halabi and her associates. A thousand thanks also to Maître Palsterman for all your efforts!

  • 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.

  • SS
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I sincerely thank Maître Aurélie Lombaert for her precious help, attentiveness, and kindness. She accompanied me with great professionalism and humanity throughout my procedures. An exceptional lawyer whom I sincerely recommend. A big thank you also to the entire team for their professionalism and support.

We secure the hiring of non-European profiles and handle all work permit-related procedures.