Minimum salary requirements for foreign work permit holders announced

Minimum salary requirements for foreign work permit holders announced

The Brussels, Walloon and Flemish regions have announced 2023 salary thresholds for third-country nationals working in Belgium. The new salary thresholds will take effect Jan. 1 and will be as follows:

Highly-skilled employees Management personnel Blue Card Holders
Brussels Region €47,175 €78,704 €60,998
Walloon Region €47,175 €78,704 €60,998
Flemish Region €45,984 (€36,78.20 if local employment contract, and younger than 30 or employed as nurse) €73,574 €55,181

ICT Salary Thresholds: The Intra Company Transfer (ICT) permit is expected to be available in January 2023. Certain gross annual salaries will be required to obtain this permit. They are:

Trainees Specialists Managers
Brussels Region €30,499 €48,799 €60,998
Walloon Region €30,499 €48,799 €60,998
Flemish Region €45,984 €45,984 €73,574

Additional Information: Immigration applications that do not meet the minimum salary will be rejected. Benefits and allowances generally cannot be included in the minimum salary calculation.

BAL Analysis: Salary thresholds in Belgium are indexed annually. Companies should take note of the higher thresholds for 2023 and budget accordingly.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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