Professional Card + long-stay visa D for self-employed activity in Belgium

Professional Card + long-stay visa D for self-employed activity · Belgium visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all Belgium routes

Use professional card; region-specific approval comes before visa.

Important notes

• Belgian Foreign Affairs pages state foreigners wishing to exercise a self-employed activity in Belgium must have a professional card, requested in the competent Region; after obtaining the professional card, a visa D can be submitted.
• Checklist may include application form, police certificate, photos, passport, professional-card decision and fees.
• Self-employed activity authorised by the professional card.

Official source

Official source: Belgium official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.