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Working as a newcomer

Are you new in Flanders and looking for a job? Discover how we can help you to find a job.

  • Working in Belgium

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

  • Learning Dutch

    Speaking Dutch makes it easier to find a job in Flanders.

  • Looking for a job

    Browse our list of job vacancies. Some jobs require little or no knowledge of Dutch. Use the languages filter to refine your search.

    Do you have a higher education diploma from your home country? Check out our tips to find a job that matches your level.

  • Guidance and training

    Do you live in Flanders and need help finding a job? Register as a job seeker with VDAB.

    After registering, we will assist you.

    • You will receive guidance on finding a job and learning how to apply.
    • You can attend a Dutch language course.
    • You can follow a professional training program and complete an internship at a company.
    • A mentor will provide advice and help you expand your network.
       

    If you’re participating in an integration program with the Agency for Integration and Citizenship, Atlas, or Amal vzw, you are required to register as a job seeker with VDAB.

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How to translate Dutch pages?

Sometimes we refer to pages in Dutch. You can automatically translate them via your browser in English, French, German, Ukrainian or another language. Click on your browser for more info: Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari on Mac, Safari on Iphone, Android.

Do you have a question about working in Flanders?

Visit a VDAB location near you. Or call the toll-free number 0800 30 700 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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

How to translate Dutch pages?

Sometimes we refer to pages in Dutch. You can automatically translate them via your browser in English, French, German, Ukrainian or another language. Click on your browser for more info: Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari on Mac, Safari on Iphone, Android.