Is a work visa the same as a work permit or single permit?
The term “work visa” is a commonly used term in practice but not entirely correct according to Belgian immigration rules. In Belgium we speak about a work permit and a residence permit or a single permit when it comes to employment situations. In the event of a self-employed activity a professional card is delivered. The visa that is delivered by the competent diplomatic post is generally a long stay D-visa which can be delivered based on a preliminary employment authorization, or a family reunification process, or other grounds that were granted prior to the visa D issuance.
Can I have a work permit and a professional card at the same time?
Yes, this is possible, although the work permit linked to the employment activity always supersedes the activity in secondary occupation as self-employed person. This means that if the primary activity as an employee comes to an end, automatically the self-employed activity comes to an end, unless the expat decides to become self-employed in primary activity and requests an official change of the professional card to the competent authorities.
What is the difference between and work permit and a professional card?
A work permit is delivered to someone working as an employee whereas a professional card is delivered to a self-employed person. The work permit and professional card are both delivered by the competent regional employment authorities.
Import a car
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