New 2025 Immigration Salary Thresholds in Wallonia and Flanders

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Immigration
28 Oct 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum salary threshold for foreign employees in Wallonia & Flanders will increase, affecting new, pending, and existing work permits. Each year, Belgium adjusts these thresholds for certain categories to qualify for work or single permits.

2025 Salary Requirements by Category in Wallonia:

  • Highly Skilled Workers: €51,613

  • Highly Qualified Workers Under 30 (Junior): €41,290

  • Management Positions: €86,110

  • European Blue Card: €66,738

  • EU Blue Card (Junior, <3 years' experience): €53,390

  • Arts Workers: €43,056

  • ICT Managers: €66,738

  • ICT Experts: €53,390

  • ICT Trainees: €33,370

  • Professional Athletes, Coaches, Referees (under Employment Law): €51,613

  • Other Trainers (not under Employment Law): €43,056

  • Young Au Pairs: €750

2025 Salary Requirements by Category in Flanders:

  • Executives €6,647.20

  • Highly qualified staff €3,703.44

  • Stage performer  €3086.20

  • European blue card €4,748.00

  • ICT manager €5,460.20

  • ICT specialist €4,510.20

  • ICT trainee-employee €2,611.40

Employers—Key Reminders for Compliance:

  • For Current Permit Holders: Ensure all salaries meet the updated threshold by January 1.

  • New/Renewal Applications: Work authorization applications submitted in 2025 must meet these thresholds to be approved.

  • Pending Applications: For applications with 2025 start dates, ensure salary adjustments are in line with the new limits.

Take action now to review and update the salaries for your foreign employees to ensure compliance. Have questions? We’re here to help at belux@expatmanagementgroup.com.

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