Belgium Single Permit — Combined Work and Residence Permit (1 year, renewable)for 🇰🇪 Kenyan citizens travelling to 🇧🇪 Belgium
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a Belgium Single Permit — Combined Work and Residence Permit (1 year, renewable) before travelling to Belgium. You must submit a formal application at the Belgium embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents7
- ✓Valid passport and passport photographs
- ✓Employment contract with a Belgian employer
- ✓Extract from criminal record
- ✓Proof of qualifications relevant to the role
- ✓Single permit application (combined work and residence authorisation)
The Belgian employer files with the competent region (Flanders, Wallonia or Brussels).
- ✓Health insurance covering Belgium
- ✓Proof the labour-market conditions are met (work-permit component)
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Belgium Single Permit — Combined Work and Residence Permit (1 year, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Belgium embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 90 days. The government fee is EUR 215.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Belgium embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Medical certificate from an approved physician (if applicable)
🌐Why Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Belgium
Kenyan citizens require a visa to enter Belgium based on the current immigration requirements set by Belgium's government. Kenyan passport holders must apply through the Belgium embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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