Belgium will require all applications for short-term work permits and commuter permits to be submitted online starting May 1, 2026. The move ends the current email-based system, shifting the entire process to the country's official digital portal. Employers and their authorised representatives must use the online platform, with no option for paper or email submissions after the deadline. The government described the change as a step toward modernising administrative procedures for foreign worker documentation. No further details on implementation, support for employers, or technical requirements were provided in the announcement. The policy applies to all short-term work permit applications processed from that date.
The Belgian government expects full digital compliance by 2026, yet offered no guidance on access for employers unfamiliar with online systems. This creates uncertainty for smaller firms that may lack digital capacity. The shift could slow permit processing if support is not clarified well before the deadline. Any disruption would directly affect foreign workers awaiting employment clearance.
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