Guide for foreign employees working in Belgium - Flanders Foreign ...

a professional card must be carried out by a doctor who is
recognized by the Belgian embassy/consulate general.
The medical certificate must be stamped and signed by the
doctor;
• a detailed personal résumé;
• certified copies of professional diploma(s) (or educational
certificates/certificates attesting to knowledge of foreign
languages).
• A letter describing and justifying the professional activities
the individual wishes to carry out in Belgium;
• a certificate of good conduct together with a translation
issued within 3 months before the date of application.
In cases where the applicant has resided in another country
during the last 5 years, the individual should also submit a
certificate issued by the relevant authorities in that foreign
country;
• a certificate of knowledge of business management
(business charter) or an affidavit in the case of an exemption
from the need for this declaration;
• certain economic information (e.g. brochures, press
releases) relating to the company in Belgium and other
countries to prove the economic importance of the
application (if possible);
• an application fee will be required together with an
issuance fee.
If the applicant has been appointed as a company director, the
following documents also have to be provided:
• the deed of incorporation of the company in Belgium;
• a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the board of directors
appointing the applicant to the position of director.
E Validity
A professional card has a maximum validity of 5 years. But it’s possible
to receive a professional card with a validity shorter than
5 years. It can be renewed after the initial validity period has ended.
G How long does it take?
The authorized civil service of the Ministry of Economy takes
the decision on whether or not to issue the professional card.
There is no official maximum period in which the decision must
be taken. Usually, it takes between the 4-8 months to receive
the professional card. If the application is refused, the applicant
can appeal within a period of 30 calendar days.
When even the appeal fails, the applicant can apply again after
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