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What documents do I need to work in this country?

Temporary protection status holders are allowed to work once they have applied for a residence permit at the municipal administration (town hall) and received a temporary document (Annex 15).

Once you are granted the A-card, you do not need additional permission to work in Belgium.

To work as a self-employed person, you must apply for a self-employed permit.

The minimum gross monthly salary in the case of a full-time job is currently in the amount of EUR 1.691,40 (this amount should be reduced by the taxes depending on the personal situation). This amount is applicable for people of at least 18 years old, working 38 hours a week.

Where can I search for a job?

More information on employment legislation can be found on the website of the Ministry of Employment (“Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue mceclip0.png”).

Information regarding job opportunities, opportunities for professional training can be found on the website of the regional agencies:

Trade union organizations can also provide information on employment issues. There are 3 recognized employees trade union organizations in Belgium:

These are the most widely known online job search portals in Belgium:

The IFAPME mceclip0.png organization offers many careers of the future, courses are available for people over 15 years old.

Are there any services available to help me find a job?

Information regarding job opportunities, opportunities for professional training can be found on the website of the regional agencies:

Trade union organizations can also provide information on employment issues. There are 3 recognized employees trade union organizations in Belgium:

These are the most widely known online job search portals in Belgium:

The IFAPME mceclip0.png organization offers many careers of the future, courses are available for people over 15 years old.

The state employment and vocational training service mceclip0.png can match you with vacancies, provide access to French language courses or provide you with a new profession.

Are there any diploma and professional equivalence programs? How and where do I apply?

Process of official recognition of Ukrainian diploma or professional qualification is carried out by National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).

There are different equivalence programmes. The applicable procedure and requirements vary depending on the authority with which an equivalence request is lodged: the French Community, the Flemish Community or the German-speaking Community.

More information can be found here:

For the French Community: www.equivalences.cfwb.be mceclip0.png

For the Flemish community: onderwijs.vlaanderen.be mceclip0.png

For the German-speaking Community: ostbelgienbildung.be mceclip0.png

Additional information can be found here mceclip0.png.