Research / Scientist in Belgium
One documented route of this kind in Belgium, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Researcher (Hosting Agreement) Permit
Third-country nationals carrying out research at an approved Belgian research organisation can be admitted under a hosting agreement, transposing the EU Researcher Directive, with facilitated EU mobility.
- Processing time
- Approx. 4 months
- Validity
- Duration of the research project/hosting agreement; renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit
- Permanent residence
- Eligible for long-term residence after 5 years of legal residence
- Citizenship
- Nationality by declaration after 5 years of legal residence
Requirements
- Hosting agreement with an approved research organisation in Belgium
- Proof of sufficient resources and health insurance
- Valid travel document
- Criminal record extract (over 18)
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Hosting agreement with an approved research organisation required
- Proof of sufficient resources required
- Health insurance required
Official fees
- Federal residence fee per applicant 152 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Sign hosting agreement
Conclude a hosting agreement with an approved Belgian research institution.
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2
Apply for authorisation/visa
Submit the application/visa request based on the hosting agreement.
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3
Register on arrival
Register at the commune to obtain the residence document.