These UK nationals have no automatic right to work and stay in Belgium. The free movement of persons no longer applies to them. Like most other non-EU citizens (third country nationals) they will have to apply for a single permit to work and stay on the Belgian territory.
Do I need a visa to work in Belgium from UK?
You need to apply for a short-term work permit if you’re in Belgium for up to 90 days in a 180-day period because you’re: transferring short term to a Belgian branch of a UK-based company.
How long can UK citizens stay in Belgium?
You can travel to other Schengen area countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for purposes such as tourism. To stay longer than 90 days in any 180-day period, to work or study, or for business travel, you must meet the entry requirements set out by the country you are travelling to.
How can I get residency in Belgium?
If you resided legally and continuously in Belgium for five years, you can apply for the EU long-term residency status. To qualify, you must have a monthly minimum income of €793 (plus €264 per dependent), you must have health insurance, and you cannot be a public security risk.
Can I live in Belgium without a job?
You can come to Belgium to take on short-term voluntary work without the need for a work permit, although the visa/residence requirements will still apply.
Do I need a work permit for Belgium?
Work permit for employees Foreign workers who wish to work in Belgium as employees (i.e. working under an employment contract) must hold a work permit. This does not apply to nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (in French or Dutch) or Swiss nationals.
Can you work in Belgium if you are resident?
It’s about the fact that you will be living and resident in Belgium here for tax purposes, but you will be an employee of a company that does not have a Belgian payroll. So long as you remain employed by a non-Belgian company, your status will be as a “posted” employee.
How long does it take to become a UK resident if you move to Belgium?
Start by talking to the UKRC tax people about the situation. Even once you move to Belgium, it will take several weeks for you to become officially resident, so, by default at least, you will be officially resident in the UK for part of the next tax year, and, if you will only be here for 18 months, part of the next one as well.
When to apply for a residence permit in Belgium?
Individuals who wish to obtain a Belgium residence permit should know that this is divided into two categories: temporary and permanent. The first one is awarded when moving to Belgium for work or study purposes as well as for starting a business or making an investment.
Do you pay UK tax if you work in Belgium?
HiThanks for your question As this contract will not last more than a full tax year – then you will remain liable to UK tax on this income as you will be treated as UK resident throughout I would, however, urge you to check your position in Belgium – as we can only advise on your UK position as we are a UK tax forum.
