All the information you need to come live and work in Belgium
Looking for info on moving to Brussels for a job at VUB? Prepare your move as seamless as possible!
Important!
All employees with a ≥50% employment rate must be domiciled and reside in Belgium according to legal requirements.
If you hold a non-EEA nationality, you must meet the conditions for obtaining a valid Single Permit for Belgium (for Academic staff and researchers or Management and Professionals) or a visa D for Belgium (for PhD). Residence in Belgium or abroad must comply with VUB guidelines (note: residence abroad is only possible for Academic staff and researchers or Management and Professionals with an appointment of less than 50%). The appointment shall only take effect subject to the condition precedent that the Employee obtains and maintains a valid visa/Single Permit issued by the competent Belgian authorities
You will be supported by the HR International team that plays a crucial role in supporting international staff. We provide assistance throughout the entire process, from onboarding to integration, to ensure that international employees feel welcome and well-guided at VUB. Our services:
- Single Permit assistance
- International tax and social security aspects
- Questions about international payroll 
- International administrative information on settling into Brussels and Belgium
Find out already how to arrange your work permit & visa, bank account, healthcare, and more for a smooth transition: check the boxes and our brochure below!
When you're part of the VUB, you're also part of Brussels, the city that dares you to be yourself. Brussels invites you to come as you are to the European capital of connections and coviviality. Ours is a history of artists, originals, and innovators who choose their own paths and stick to their vision. In Brussels, you'll cultivate a soil rich in people, diversity, and perspective to grow your ideas and shape what's next. Brussels offers the freedom and the challenge of being yourself. Dare to bring your skill and your vision to Brussels.
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Questions?
Mail us your question via m&o_international@vub.be