🇧🇪 Belgium · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue européenne) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €5,735 |
| Minimum annual salary | €60,998 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €358 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-belgium_en.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €5,735.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The other regions set the threshold at 60 998”
“To apply for an EU Blue Card, the applicant must: have a valid work contract or binding job offer for highly qualified employment with a duration of at least 6 months.”
“page describes EU Blue Card salary thresholds and fee (126 EUR); does not state it leads to permanent residence”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.