EU Blue Card to work in European UnionEU Blue Card – entry into force in Belgium

The Belgian Government is completing the final steps in the transposition of EU legislation that would allow highly skilled non EU nationals to live and work more easily in Belgium as part of a common EU effort to attract highly skilled migrants.

The scheme, known as the Blue Card scheme would entitle the holder of a Blue Card to live and work in any Member State of the EU after an initial two year period in the country to which the original application was made.

To qualify for a Blue Card, the person must
• Be in possession of higher professional qualifications (a diploma of higher education of 3 years minimum);
• Hold a contract of indefinite duration or a minimum of one year;
• Receive an annual salary over € 49,995 gross (in Belgium).

The Blue Card is now available in Belgium, click here for more information