Belgium Tech Jobs Migration Program 2026

Are you a software engineer, data scientist, or cyber security professional and you are seeking a well-paying position in a country where work life is unbelievable and the location is in Central Europe? The tech migration outlook of Belgium in 2026 has seen the most profound change in ten years.

The barrier to international talent with the introduction of the Flanders Digital Single Permit Portal and indexed 2026 salary thresholds is more apparent than ever before, being more rewarding. You can take a peek at a startup in Ghent or one of the fin tech giants in Brussels but choose to relocate to Belgium, but either way, this guide will help you figure out how to use the Belgium Tech Jobs Migration Program this year.

Salary Thresholds in the Region 2026 Numbers

Migration is local in Belgium. Your Single Permit is determinate of the area of registration of your employer. The below gross annuities will be used as annual floors as of January 1, 2026:

Flanders (Vlaanderen)

• Highly Skilled Workers: €53,220 (Indexed in 2026)
• Junior Developers (Under 30): €42,576.
• Executive/Managerial Roles: €88,790.

Brussels-Capital Region

• Highly Skilled Permit: Gross of 3,703.44 per month (approximately 44441 per year).
• EU Blue Card: The gross wage is 4748 per month (around 56976 per year).
• Senior Executives: gross, per month, 6647.20.

Wallonia (Wallonie)

• Highly Skilled: €53,220.
• Juniors (Under 30): €42,576.
• Executives: €88,790.

Most Wanted “Workforce Shortages” in 2026

In case your skills lie in a Bottleneck Profession (Knelpuntberoep), then your employer does not even have to pass the Labor Market Test. It is also so that they do not need to demonstrate that they could not find a local candidate which accelerates your visa by months.

• Software Development :Backend, Mobile Engineer, Full-Stack (Java/C# focus).
• Data and AI: ML Engineers, Data Scientists and AI Integration Experts.
• Cyber security: SOC Analysts and Security Architects (High demand because of NIS-2 compliance).
• Infrastructure :Cloud Architectonics (AWS/Azure) and Develops Engineers.
• Expert IT: ICT Integration Professionals and Systems Architects.

The Migration Process Step-by-Step

The standard document which consists of your work and residence authorization is the Single Permit.

• Job Opportunity: Get a contract that satisfies the salary floors in the region.
• Application: Your employer will be uploading the file through the Digital Single Permit Portal.
• Regional Checks :The Region (Flanders, Brussels or Wallonia) examines the working conditions.
• Federal Approval: Your background is examined and Annex 47 is issued by the Immigration Office.
• Issuance of Visa D: You submit your Long-Stay Visa D at your Belgian embassy in your country of residence on the basis of the approved permit.

Fundamental Tech Hubs & Where to Apply

• Flanders (The Innovation Hub): Give your attention to Antwerp (Supply Chain Tech) and Ghent (The “SaaS Capital” of Belgium).
• Brussels (The Global Capital): Fin-tech, Cybersquatting, and European International Organization.
• Wallonia (Biotech & Logistics): Specialize in IT positions in engineering in Charleroi and Liège.

Top Portals for 2026

• VDAB.be (Flanders)
• Actiris.brussels (Brussels)
• Jobs.lu (In cross-border position)
• LinkedIn (Use the filtration Visa Sponsorship)

FAQs

Final Thoughts

Belgium in 2026 does not only provide a job, but a door to the entire of Europe with a well developed legal system that supports your rights as an expatriate. Make sure that your contract contains the Standard Employment Contract (Annex 1) and that your salary is paid according to the new indexation of 2026 to eliminate delays in applications.

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Disclamier

The article is informational and educational in nature. It is recommended that readers should confirm information in reliable sources (e.g. guichet.public.lu or official regional portals) when making choices.