🇧🇪 Belgium · Student
Trainees — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–25 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €152 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees · verified 2026-06-09
Health insurance
“"...proof that he has health insurance covering all risks in Belgium during his stay;"”
https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees · verified 2026-06-09
Criminal record
“"...an extract from the criminal record...which is not older than six months and confirms that he has not been convicted..."”
https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://dofi.ibz.be/en/themas/onderdanen-van-derde-landen/werk/trainees · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.