The Flemish government in Belgium has introduced a major immigration reform that reduces work authorisation processing time for highly skilled foreign workers to just 15 calendar days from the previous 1 to 2.5 months.
Effective immediately, skilled professionals applying to work in Flanders will benefit from streamlined processes, positioning the region as one of Europe’s fastest gateways for global talent
The move is part of a larger policy effort by the Flemish government to tackle persistent labour shortages and boost the region’s appeal to employers in sectors like IT, healthcare, engineering, and finance.