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The capital of Europe, offering international institutions, multicultural neighborhoods, and excellent Belgian cuisine. Brussels has a mild, maritime climate (summers avg 22°C, winters avg 4°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 French.

💬 What people love

  • EU institutions = jobs: Commission, Parliament, lobbyists, NGOs
  • Incredibly international, 180+ nationalities, expat infrastructure
  • Central location, Paris, London, Amsterdam all 2 hours

⚠ What's hard

  • Gray and rainy, 200+ rainy days, vitamin D essential
  • Language complexity, French/Dutch/German, bureaucracy in all
  • City can feel dull, "boring Brussels" stereotype has some truth
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Visa Pathways

Belgium offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

📋Single Permit

Combined work and residence authorization for stays over 90 days

Eligibility:Valid employment contract, Employer based in Belgium
Processing time:~16 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
đŸ’ŒEU Blue Card

For highly qualified workers

Eligibility:Higher education degree (3+ years), Employment contract 1+ year
Salary:€58K+
Processing time:~16 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
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📋Work Permit B~8 weeks

⚠ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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