After Graduation
After graduation, students can apply for a 12-month job search visa (also known as the “orientation year”).
✅ You can look for jobs or internships during this time
✅ Once employed, transition to a work permit or EU Blue Card
✅ Key sectors hiring international graduates:
- Health & Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business & EU affairs
- Information Technology & AI
💼 Belgium has a strong and diverse job market—especially in Brussels, the capital of the European Union.
🏠 Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
You can apply for long-term residence after 5 years of continuous legal stay in Belgium.
Requirements include:
- Stable income and employment
- Valid residence permits over the 5-year period
- Proof of social integration and health insurance
📌 Permanent residents enjoy full access to the job market, social welfare, and family reunification privileges.
🇧🇪 Become a Belgian Citizen
You may apply for Belgian citizenship after:
✅ 5 years of legal stay with PR and
✅ Proof of economic integration, language proficiency (A2), and social participation
✅ Clean criminal record
💡 Belgium allows dual citizenship, so you can retain your original nationality while becoming an EU citizen.
🛂 Belgian citizenship opens the door to visa-free travel to 180+ countries and full EU mobility rights.
🌍 Why Choose Belgium for Study & Settlement?
- 🎓 High-Quality, Affordable Education in English
- 🏛️ Cultural Diversity and Multilingual Environment
- 💼 Global Job Opportunities – Especially in Brussels
- 🏥 Excellent Healthcare and Social Services
- 🏙️ Central European Location for Travel and Business
- 📜 Clear Pathways to PR and Citizenship
- 🧘 High Standard of Living with Balanced Lifestyle
✈️ Let VisaWings Help You Take Off!
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📌 Our services include:
- 📝 University & Scholarship Guidance
- 🛂 Visa & Residence Permit Applications
- 💼 Job Search Strategy After Graduation
- 👨👩👧 Family Relocation & Support
- 🏡 PR & Citizenship Consultation
💬 Ready to Start Your Journey?
Whether you’re dreaming of a career in global diplomacy, tech, or healthcare, Belgium gives you a front-row seat to opportunity in Europe. Let VisaWings make your study-to-settlement journey seamless and successful.
We support you with:
- ✅ University Admission & Documentation
- ✅ Visa Processing for Students & Families
- ✅ Career Planning & Job Matching
- ✅ Long-Term Stay & Citizenship Preparation
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