Working as a newcomer

Working in Belgium

Do you want to work in Belgium? You’ll need a work permit to do so. 

Job search

Explore our job vacancies. For some positions, limited or no knowledge of Dutch is required. Use the 'Languages' filter to find these opportunities.

Do you have a higher education diploma from your home country? Check out our tips on finding a job that matches your qualifications.

Register as a jobseeker

If you live in Flanders and need help finding a job in Belgium, register with VDAB. Registration is mandatory if you are following an integration program with the Agency for Integration and Civic Integration, Atlas, or Amal vzw.

How to register?

• Register online, or
• visit a VDAB office near you and bring your residence documents.

Support and guidance

Once you’ve registered as a job seeker, we’ll help you find work. We offer tailored information, advice, and guidance in Dutch, including:

• Learning how to apply for jobs in Flanders.
• Discovering the right job for you.
• Learning and practicing Dutch.
• Taking training courses to learn a profession.
• Doing an internship at a company.
• Receiving intensive job coaching.
• Getting information about the recognition of your foreign diploma.
• Having a mentor with extensive work experience who provides advice and expands your network.
• ...

Questions?

Visit a VDAB office near you or call the toll-free number 0800 30 700 (available on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Don’t speak Dutch? Some VDAB staff can assist you in English or French. Alternatively, ask a family member, friend, or acquaintance who speaks Dutch to help you.