Work Visa for Internship

Member since 08 March 2021

Sarah1030Member08 March 2021 06:52:52

Hi everyone,

I am a non-EU recent graduate living in the Netherlands and I am considering taking an internship in Brussels for 6 months. I have a question regarding the different ways I can stay in Brussels after the internship. Is it only possible to stay if I secure a full-time job in Brussels before my internship ends? If that's the case, do I re-apply for a work permit and what happens if there are gaps between the internship and the new job because of visa processing times?

Thank you!

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AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR12 March 2021 00:02:07

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Hello,

it all depends on what you're doing / diploma / skills... (IT, pharma, chemistry, ...)
At some point, if you can find an employer that do handle the work permit you'll be fine.

Once your work permit is over, you'll receive a formal order to leave the country within 90 days. (Meaning you've to go back in your country or in the Netherlands if you still have a valid resident permit at that time)