Anyone moving to Belgium for an extended period needs to get the necessary paperwork in order. However, it is not always easy to see the wood for the administrative trees. Are you moving soon and do you want to work as a domestic helper in Belgium? Or do you know someone arriving in our country soon who is looking for a job in Belgium? Easy Life provides a concise but clear introduction to the administrative formalities. Read on!
As soon as you wish to stay in Belgium for at least three months as an immigrant or expat, you must register with the municipality where you are currently staying within eight days of arrival. There, you must present the necessary identity and residence documents . It is important, however, that you actually reside in that municipality. Only in this way can you register as a foreigner in the population registers.
Your specific residence procedure depends on three factors: your nationality, the duration, and the purpose of your stay in Belgium. If you are a resident of the European Union, the European Economic Area (the EU countries, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein), or Switzerland, your identity card or passport is often sufficient. Do you hold a different nationality? In that case, you often need a visa , although there are other residence statuses available for those wishing to come to Belgium for a long period or permanently.
A visa is a sticker that the embassy or consulate affixes to your passport. It grants you permission to stay in our country for a specific period. You must apply for the visa before you arrive in Belgium , at the Belgian embassy or consulate in the country where you currently reside. Please note: in a few exceptional situations, you can also submit your residence application in Belgium.
Good to know | There are different types of visas . The required type depends on your motivation for moving to Belgium (short stay, family reunification, professional reasons, etc.). You can find more information about this on thewebsite of the Immigration Office .
Are you a foreigner looking to work as a domestic helper in Belgium? Or do you know someone in this situation? Nationality, previous country of residence, intended duration of stay, and future status ( employee or self-employed) determine whether you can start working here. Below, we briefly explain the options under which you can obtain a work permit as a cleaning helper at Easy Life.
Good to know | In Belgium, the Regions are responsible for the employment of foreign workers. Legislation can therefore vary by region. Be sure to check the website of the competent Region.
Are you departing from an EEA member state or Switzerland and do you have an employment contract with Easy Life? In that case, it is simple and you do not need to present a work permit .
If you are not from an EEA member state or Switzerland, different guidelines apply. As soon as you wish to work in Belgium for at least 90 days, you must obtain permission to do so. It is possible to apply for a combined permit . This type of permit bundles your residence permit and your work permit.
Here too, of course, there are some exceptions to the rule. In certain situations, no work permit is required and an exemption is approved. Finally, the old procedure, with a Work Card B, is also still in force. This rule applies to non-European nationals moving to Belgium to work for less than 90 days, and to young au pairs.
Your family member would like to hire a cleaner, but is unable to apply for service vouchers. Your neighbor wants to switch to electronic service vouchers, but is not comfortable using a computer. These are all situations where it is easier if someone else handles the application. But can I order service vouchers for someone else? Cleaning agency Easy Life explains!
You can be sure that Branch Manager Stefanie Vanhove is a jack-of-all-trades. She has been running the office in Ypres all by herself for about three months, and that can certainly be called a success! The number of domestic helpers at work is increasing, and in the meantime, more than 240 families have already been made happy with a clean home.
Nature is blossoming, the days are getting longer, the mercury is slowly climbing… There is no better way to start spring than with a sparkling clean home! Tidy cupboards, freshly aired rooms, a clean fridge, a cleaned extractor hood… During Spring Cleaning Week, you steam your house completely ready for the new season. Could you use a few extra hands? Easy Life to the rescue!