Belgium EU Blue Card
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