Work Permits Belgium extends digital immigration system to short-term permits Mandatory use of “Working in Belgium” platform will streamline processing, but employers face new technical hurdles and fragmented regional rollout iStock.com/stormwatch153 Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 22 April 2026 Belgium is phasing out email-based work permit applications, transferring employers onto a fully digital system for short-term assignments. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas New hurdles for foreign nationals sponsoring families in Belgium Work Permits Flanders’ stricter permit rules worries employers Compensation Netherlands raises salary compliance stakes for employers Residency MOS 2.0: A new era in residence permit applications in Poland