TechVisa

Belgium EU Blue Card

Processing Time: 3-4 months
Validity: 4 years initially

Requirements

  • University degree or 5+ years experience
  • Job offer with minimum salary €58,400
  • Employment contract
  • Valid passport
  • Health insurance

Belgium offers excellent opportunities for tech professionals with its central European location and strong presence of international organizations.

Key Features

  • EU Blue Card pathway
  • Family reunification
  • Multilingual advantage
  • Central location benefits
  • Strong social security

Tech Scene

  • Brussels (EU tech, startups)
  • Antwerp (logistics tech)
  • Ghent (university research)
  • Leuven (biotech, research)
  • Liège (aerospace, tech)

Living in Belgium

  • Central European location
  • Rich cultural heritage
  • Excellent transportation
  • International environment
  • Strong social benefits

Pros

  • EU Blue Card benefits
  • Central European location
  • Multilingual environment
  • Strong tech sector
  • EU institutions access

Cons

  • High tax rates
  • Complex language requirements
  • Weather challenges
  • Bureaucratic processes