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EXPLAINER: FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Family reunification for third-country nationals allows a spouse or partner to live in Belgium when the relationship is genuine and durable and the legal conditions are met. This explainer sets out what family reunification involves, where the application is lodged, which elements merit extra attention in practice, how long a decision typically takes, and what the options are if the application is refused. Family reunification with EU citizens will be covered in a separate explainer.
EXPLAINER: THE BELGIAN SINGLE PERMIT
The Flemish labour market is tight, and employers are increasingly turning to talent from outside the EU. Employees who come to work for longer than 90 days need a combined permit (“single permit”): one procedure that covers both access to the labour market and the right of residence. This explainer outlines what the single permit is, how to apply, which documents are required, and the timelines involved.